ChamberNews - February 19, 2021

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MENENDEZ, SÁNCHEZ INTRODUCE BICAMERAL U.S. CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 2021 TO OVERHAUL AMERICAN IMMIGRATION SYSTEM PRESIDENT BIDEN’S BOLD PLAN RESTORES FAIRNESS, HUMANITY TO SYSTEM, STRENGTHENS FAMILIES, BOOSTS OUR ECONOMY, BOLSTERS NATIONAL SECURITY, OPENS PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR MILLIONS NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Latino in the Congress, and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (Calif.-38) today introduced the bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, President Biden’s bold, inclusive, and humane framework for the future of the United States immigration system. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Reps. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.-19), Lucille RoybalAllard (Calif.-40), Nydia Velázquez (N.Y.-07), Judy Chu (Calif.-27), Yvette Clark (N.Y.-09), Karen Bass (Calif.-37), and Raul Ruiz (Calif.-36) joined as chief cosponsors. Click here (Access code: 5gL7&W#%) to watch the full recording from today’s virtual press conference on the introduction of the bill. The legislation would provide millions of hardworking, undocumented immigrants with a pathway to citizenship, including Dreamers, Temporary Protective Status (TPS) recipients, and essential workers who have made enormous sacrifices during the pandemic; prioritize family reunification and keeping families together; and bolster the country’s long-term economic growth. The bill would also equip the country to responsibly and effectively manage the border with smart and effective investments, address root causes of migration that force people to leave Central America, and restore the United States’ commitment to human rights. “As the son of Cuban immigrants who fled an oppressive regime for a better life in the United States, I have dedicated much of my career in Congress, both in the House and the Senate, fighting for the dignity of immigrant families in New Jersey and all across America.

Immigrants contribute greatly to our country and society; they own businesses, pay taxes and teach our children, they are our coworkers, neighbors and friends,” said Sen. Menendez. “We have an historic opportunity to finally enact bold immigration reform that leaves no one behind, addresses root causes of migration, and safeguards our country’s national security. We have a moral and economic imperative to get this done once and for all.”

MORE (Access code: 5gL7&W#%) to watch the full recording from today’s virtual press conference on the introduction of the bill.

GOVERNOR MURPHY'S APPOINTMENTS ARE OFFICIAL!

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SMALL BUSINESS LEASE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver recently announced $5 million in funding for Phase 2 of the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program. This commercial rent relief program provides grants up to $10,000 for COVID-impacted small businesses and nonprofits located in NJRA’s 66 legislatively designated communities.

The application for these grants opens on Monday, February 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. and is first-come-first served.

Eligibility Requirements: Small businesses leasing commercial space in mixed-use buildings Small businesses leasing space in commercial buildings Small businesses leasing space to operate a storefront business Small businesses occupying no more than 5,000 SF of space Small businesses in one of our 66 legislatively designated municipalities To view the list of our 66 legislatively designated municipalities, click here.

The link to the application for the small business lease grants will be available on Monday, February 22, at 9:00 a.m.

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THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY’S MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES

Is there a level playing field for New Jersey’s Black and brown businesses? How have these businesses weathered the pandemic? And what do they need to succeed in the future? We talk to two people who have their fingers on the pulse of these topics and more: John Harmon, president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and Carlos Medina, president and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

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NJ DEPT OF HEALTH EN G LIS H Free Virtual Town Hall for NJ Latinx Communities February 26, 2021 at 7pm ET New Jersey Department of Health invites members of the Latinx community to attend a Virtual Town Hall meeting scheduled for the public to watch on February 26, 2021 at 7pm Those interested in attending may now register to attend the virtual event and ask questions to be considered for response during the Town Hall. This event will take place in Spanish.

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ES P AÑO L Gratis Reuniones Públicas Virtuales para de la Comunidad Latina de NJ el 26 de Febrero de 2021 at 7pm ET Como parte de una serie de reuniones públicas virtuales sobre la vacuna contra COVID-19, el Departamento de Salud de New Jersey (New Jersey Department of Health; NJ DOH) está ofreciendo una serie de conversaciones públicas gratuitas lideradas por profesionales médicos de la comunidad latina de NJ, quienes hablarán sobre los hechos, temores y mitos. (sitio web- https://bit.ly/3jWFM9a)l.

Si está interesado en asistir, por favor regístrese para asistir al evento virtual y haga preguntas para ser consideradas para respuesta durante el de reuniones públicas virtuales. Este evento se llevará a cabo en español.

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Creative Writing for

High School Students Students will get the opportunity to get creative with language and have the freedom to choose their own writing project: A slam poetry reading, a collection of flash fiction, a fantasy story, or anything in between!

The students will discuss and explore different types of literature they like to read, why they like this type of literature, and how they would like to develop their own writing.

They will discuss questions such as "What makes something a good work of creative writing?" and "How can I improve my own writing using the ideas discussed in class?

This course hopes to develop students' creativity and their own sense of writing style while still enabling them to consider feedback and different perspectives. In this course, students will use and develop the writing skills they learned in school but with more freedom, flexibility, and fun!

Creative Writing for HS Students Days: Saturdays Dates: Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, 2021 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Instructor: Nancy Mendez-BoothPrice: $56 ea.

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Shore Business Solutions offers Digital Office Solutions, Digital Flat Screens for conference room presentation, IT Services, PC and laptop sales and support, Kip Wide Format Units both Color and Black print only models, (Architect - Engineering - Graphic Artist would use them for example).

We also offer office Print/Scan solutions with a full suite of software for Cloud and Server scanning applications, security and billing applications are available. The newest product now is the body temp scanners. Anyone from schools and all types of businesses are installing them.

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EMPLOYMENTOPS Business Development Representative: At American Document Solutions, our “great customer experience” makes our office equipment... “simply better!" We are looking for a Business Development Representative at our Randolph, NJ location. Your role will be to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers, from first contact until you close the deal. You will ensure proper after-sales service. If you are motivated and results-driven, and enjoy working in a team environment, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth.

Responsibilities Make 60-70 calls a day to new businesses about updating their office equipment Contact potential clients through cold calls and emails Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services Build long-term trusting relationships with clients Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and Account Executives Report to the Business Development Manager Qualifications: Minimum of one year of sales experience Experience with CRM software Excellent communication and negotiation skills Benefits: Hourly pay+ commission Medical, Dental, VisionLife Insurance PTO Great work-life balance Hours M-F 830AM-5PM, no weekends, holidays

Selling Manger Position: Cranbury, NJ At American Document Solutions, our “great customer experience” makes our office equipment... “simply better!" We are looking for a high-performing Selling Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans to the upper management.

Responsibilities: Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence Own objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status Skills: Minimum of 5 years sales experience, preferably in the office technology industry Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close Strong business sense and industry expertise Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills Strong knowledge base of CRM Systems Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Benefits: Base salary + commission (Potential first year earnings $100,000+) Monthly, quarterly, bonuses Full medical, dental, and vision Life insuranceCar allowance SPIFF rewards

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, NE REGION- REMOTE POSITION ZILLOW GROUP IS LOOKING FOR A SEASONED GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL TO JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM. THIS POSITION WILL OWN THE NORTHEAST REGION OF THE U.S. (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NJ, PA, DE, MD) AND REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS. YOU WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM ON VARIOUS ISSUES IMPACTING OUR BUSINESS. IF YOU LOVE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS, HAVE A MIND FOR STRATEGY AND ENJOY WORKING IN A TEAM ATMOSPHERE, THIS JOB WILL BE A GREAT FIT! OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EXPERIENCE IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION AND WILL BE MOTIVATED TO QUICKLY LEARN ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND OTHER ISSUE AREAS CRITICAL TO ZILLOW GROUP’S BUSINESS. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, THIS ROLE WILL BE SIMULTANEOUSLY MANAGING SEVERAL HIGH-STAKES PROJECTS, SO THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO BE PROCESS-ORIENTED AND ORGANIZED. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SELF-STARTER, A STRONG COMMUNICATOR WHO CAN BUILD AND EXECUTE ON A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STRATEGY. WHILE THIS ROLE HAS TYPICALLY REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL (50 PERCENT), ALL ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY REMOTE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. DEVELOP AND EXECUTE A STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STRATEGY ENGAGE THE EXECUTIVE TEAM ON VARIOUS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EFFORTS, KEEPING THEM UP TO DATE AND INVOLVING THEM IN DECISIONS AS APPROPRIATE BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS WITHIN TARGET MARKETS MANAGE MULTIPLE OUTSIDE FIRMS HAVE STRONG BUSINESS ACUMEN AND ABILITY TO REPRESENT THE BUSINESS WEARING MANY HATS THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CATEGORIZED AS A REMOTE POSITION. “REMOTE” EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT CORPORATE OFFICE WORKPLACE AND, INSTEAD, WORK FROM A PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THEIR CHOICE WHICH MUST BE IDENTIFIED TO THE COMPANY. EMPLOYEES MAY LIVE IN ANY OF THE 50 US STATES, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS. IN CERTAIN CASES, AN EMPLOYEE IN A REMOTE-DESIGNATED JOB MAY NEED TO LIVE IN A SPECIFIC REGION OR TIME ZONE TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS AS PART OF THEIR ROLE.

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