In a somewhat refreshing twist, NJBiz is reporting that some companies are downsizing in a way that doesn’t get rid of jobs: by moving into smaller offices. One example they listed was Kanebridge Corp. Two years ago they installed an IP-based phone system that allowed any employee to answer the phone from anywhere. This meant…
74th annual Walk to Washington set for January 27th and 28th
It might possibly be the most important networking event you could attend all year. This year marks the 74th annual Walk to Washington, where the NJCC charters an Amtrak train to Washington DC, and passengers “walk” the train during the ride, networking, handshaking, exchanging information, and creating opportunities. From the Chamber website: The Walk to…
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce looks inward to select new President
When looking for a new person to head a Chamber of Commerce, it helps a lot to bring someone in who knows the ropes. That’s exactly what the New Jersey Chamber did in appointing Thomas A. Bracken to be the new President. Bracken has been involved with the Chamber for over 30 years, and chaired…
When coaching and management skills intersect
How do you know you have a good coach? I believe it’s when you can take the lessons you’ve learned from him or her off the athletic field and into life. I was lucky to have a great coach influence my life early on. I showed up to tennis practice two weeks before my freshman…