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In order to get the most out of membership in the SCBP, it is important for members to find their niche so that they can build business connections and take advantage of volunteer opportunities to utilize their expertise and develop interests.
To meet the wide range of our members’ needs, the SCBP has many Committees, Task Forces and Special Interest Groups (see below), designed to provide venues for businesspeople to come together from companies of like sizes, industries and professions to network, exchange ideas, gain new business strategies and to influence the SCBP’s agenda. To get involved, please contact the SCBP staff member responsible for the one(s) in which you are interested. Members are encouraged to initiate any committee, task force or special interest group as long as it falls within the mission of the SCBP.See the events calendar for specific meeting dates.
Awards Committee seeks nominations and selects individuals and organizations for the Citizen of the Year Award (presented at the May dinner) and the Economic Vitality Awards (presented at the Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon in early December). Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org Banking, Tax & Finance is a group of professionals that meet regularly to network and share best practices while giving value to the members and connecting local business professional with the resources they need to grow their businesses. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
Business Card Exchange Committee plans and produces networking events throughout the year. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
Communications Committee develops strategies, guidelines and policies for disseminating information to members and the Somerset County community including analyzing the Business Partnership website and making recommendations for improvement, determining the focus of the website and how to ensure that the needs of visitors are met, setting guidelines for content, quality control and advertising, exploring ways to drive more people to the website. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
is designed for business people of any age who are rising within their professions or community organizations. The Emerging Leaders present after-hours social and networking events, monthly breakfast seminars on topics of interest, and other initiatives for its members and guests. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
conducts programs on pertinent issues as they pertain to economic impact and quality of life. Contact: Peter Wright, pwright@scbp.org
plans and produces educational programs throughout the year. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
produces a business/social event and provides marketing opportunities for members. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
complements the efforts of members who have a focus on healthy life styles, workplace safety, health screening programs, family/personal emergency preparedness, partnering with Somerset Medical Center on their Health Education initiatives, becoming active in a state-wide campaign promoting healthy workplaces and addressing the outcomes of the National Health Care legislation currently being discussed in Washington. Contact: Peter Wright, pwright@scbp.org
is an educational and networking forum for human resource professionals to hear from industry leaders and exchange ideas on leading our businesses, organizations and clients through challenging economic times and rapidly changing employment conditions. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
: Share your leads and referrals with other Business Partnership members by participating in our one of our THREE Leads Groups that meets semi-monthly: (1) The first and third Monday mornings; (2) The second and fourth Mondays at noon; and (3) The second and fourth Monday morning. Many similar leads groups charge high annual fees. SCBP members can participate at no charge. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
serves as the unified voice of business in the local, state and federal legislative process and provides members the opportunity to influence policymakers. Contact: Takeena Deas, tdeas@scbp.org
is the transportation affiliate of the Somerset County Business Partnership, is the source for sustainable travel solutions that improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion and decrease carbon emissions. Contact: Donna Allison, donna@ridewise.org
provides support and information exchange to foster company growth and strategic alliances among its members. Its purpose is to empower small businesses, through a forum of education and discussion, and to create an environment where entrepreneurs can make the transition to small businesses more quickly and with fewer hurdles. Meetings are typically held the second Wednesdays of each month, 9:00-10:00 AM in the SCBP Conference Room. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
Sustainability Committee plans and develops programs, focusing on clean energy, energy audits, promotion of member companies that have either expertise or interest in these areas, the legal aspects of “green”, a partnership with the Somerset County Energy Council in the promotion of sustainability, funding opportunities through the utility companies and the NJ BPU programs, all coordinated through the SCBP website: www.SustainableSomerset.org. Contact: Peter Wright, pwright@scbp.org
promotes the county as a destination featuring community events or points of interest. Contact: Kimberly Charne, kcharne@scbp.org
is directed at the specific needs of women and their businesses. Its purpose is for women to learn more about other businesses and how they might help one another. Focus areas include mind, family, society, body and finances. Contact: Diana Sieberg, dsieberg@scbp.org
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