Is Your Workplace Prepared to 
Face  Potential Threats?

Crime affects quality of life and the economy. The safety of employees, clients and customers is a key factor in a business's decision to remain or relocate. Crime also impacts the cost of operations.  With dwindling resources, government at all levels is challenged with creating a safe environment more efficiently and effectively.  Our panel of experts will share their role in the prevention and response to crime in their respective agencies.
Featuring:
 
FBI Philadelphia
Michael J. Messenger,  Supervisory Senior Resident Agent,  South Jersey Resident Agency

New Jersey State Police 
Colonel Rick Fuentes,  Superintendent 
 
New Jersey Department of Corrections
The Honorable Gary M. Lanigan,  Commissioner
 
Camden County Police Department
J. Scott Thomson,  Chief of Police 
 
Camden County Correctional Facility
David S. Owens, Jr.,  Warden  
 
Moderator:
Francis X. Manning, Esq. 
Partner in Charge, New Jersey Office
Stradley Ronon Stevens &  Young, LLP
Vice Chairman of Government Action,  CCSNJ
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Get Your Own Press Pass and Experience 
the  Soul's Media Day Firsthand
Join the owners, executives, coaches and players of the 2015 Arena Football League East Division Champions at a special event to kick off the 2016 season! You will have the incredibly unique experience of being a part of Media Day, and with your very own Media Credential, you'll be up close and personal with Soul ownership, coaches and players as they field questions about the upcoming season! Next, you will be seated with players and coaches for lunch! Majority Owner, NFL Analyst and entrepreneur extraordinaire Ron Jaworski and Head Coach Clint Dolezel will share their insights and predictions for the upcoming season along with the parallels between success on the field and in business.

Attendees will receive a ticket to the Soul's April 11th home game vs. Jacksonville.
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On February 25, CCSNJ hosted more than 120 members and legislators at its annual VIP Reception during the New Jersey Chamber's Walk to Washington event. Attendees enjoyed n etworking with the "Who's Who" of New Jersey politics as well as fellow Chamber members while enjoying superb hors d'oeuvres and open bar. 


More than 100 professionals joined us for a great evening of networking at Golf & Social on February 29. Attendees had the opportunity to network with other young professionals in Southern New Jersey while playing on one a simulated world-class golf course: Pebble Beach. CCSNJ Board member Rich Miller, an all-star networker, shared his insights and successes in seeking and capitalizing on opportunities to build successful business relationships in the boardroom, at networking events and on the course.
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Are you a young professional interested in attending future Emerging Leaders Network events? 
Contact Siera Smith to be added to our Emerging Leaders Network.


On March 1, four attorneys from Archer & Greiner, P.C.  outlined the top HR issues facing employers today, including the latest in employee handbooks, accommodating employees with disabilities, the changing scope of "White Collar" overtime exemptions and employees vs. independent contractors. 
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"That must be exhausting:" Patents ARE different from copyrights!

By Gregory J. Winsky, Esq.
Of Counsel
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
In a case distinguishing overseas inks (that is, ink on the printed page, on the one hand, versus ink in a cartridge, on the other), the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, today upheld its prior rules on when patent rights have been "exhausted." In the face of more recent, and seemingly contrary, decisions of the United States Supreme Court, and in a decision extremely favorable to the enforcement rights of US patentholders, the majority of the appeals court in Lexmark International v. Impression Products held...  Go to full story  
 

CCSNJ Membership Division Vice Chairman
Shawn Ravitz
As Vice President of Administration, Shawn represents the third generation to manage Ravitz Family Markets. Dedicated to continuing his family's tradition of community service, he serves as treasurer for the Ravitz Family Foundation and feels proud to help support a range of local nonprofits and community groups who would otherwise have few available resources. Shawn also serves on the board of directors for the  Ronald McDonald House .





State Affairs 
Committee Chairman
William J. Castner, Esq.
William J. Castner, Jr., Esq., Senior Vice President of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, chairs the State Affairs Committee, which meets eight times per year with members of the State Legislature and the Governor's cabinet. Members are updated at each meeting on current legislative issues. 

Next Meeting:     Wednesday, March 16, 2016
                           8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 
       The Mansion on Main Street, 
       Voorhees
Speaker:            Assemblywoman Pamela R. Lampitt




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March 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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March 24
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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March 31
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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February 29, 2016
CCSNJ Opposes North Jersey Casinos at Public Hearing

On February 29, Debra P. DiLorenzo, President & CEO, testified against  SCR-1 (Sarlo/Sweeney)which would allow for the expansion of gaming outside of Atlantic City, at a Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee public hearing.  Today's hearing marked the fifth time the CCSNJ has verbally testified against this measure since December of last year.

In her remarks, DiLorenzo stated, "It is indisputable that expanding gaming within New Jersey will only result in more of what our region has already lived through - more casino closures, more jobs lost, less vendor money being spent in the region and higher unemployment." 


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March 8
Crime & Economic Development

March 11 - POSTPONED
New date to be announced

March 15

March 16

March 17
Harvest Seasonal Grill

March 18

March 24
Blue Heron Pines

March 31
NJ Motorsports Park

April 6

April 14
The ChopHouse

April 15

April 19
The Future of Atlantic City

April 21
Braddock's

April 29
The Future of Health Care

May 5




Imagine being able to assist local charities by doing something as simple as offering your employees access to beverages in your facility.  Coca-Cola, in partnership with CCSNJ, offers members access to the Vend4Cause program. Vending machines and/or coolers supported by Coca-Cola can be placed in your business and a portion of every dollar spent is given to a charity of your choice. For more information, click here.





Richard B. St. Maur, III
Managing Partner
Coordinated Project Solutions
Use the acronym P.I.E. to grow your business:

Performance : Only 10% of your efforts should go into the Performance of your business. (You should already have accomplished that part).

Image : 30% should be spent on developing the Image you want to project.

Exposure : The balance, 60% of your efforts should be in getting in front of people,  the right people, all the time! 

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On Wednesday, March 16, Rowan University  and TD Bank  will host "How to Protect Your Business: Cybersecurity and Fraud." The free event will be held at the Student Center Ballroom in Glassboro. Fore more information and to register, click here.


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