How Mexican Consulate, Set To Open in New Brunswick, Will Aim To Help Entrepreneurs
Mariana Diaz, the longtime diplomat who has been charged with opening a consulate for Mexico in New Brunswick, said she’s not sure when it will open or where it will be. “Those are the things that we’re working on now,” she said. But Diaz, who has served in similar diplomatic roles in New York City, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., is certain what the consulate will do: Help Mexican nationals in a variety of ways — including starting businesses. Diaz said the consulate, in conjunction with
New Jersey Entrepreneur Honors Doctors with His Philanthropy
He is an ardent and active supporter of the health care network’s professionals. He has been a Palisades Medical Center Foundation Board Trustee for more than seven years and previously served on the hospital’s Board of Governors. He recently joined major donors in a notable financial campaign to upgrade the Emergency Department at Palisades Medical Center, where he receives care and also brings his mother. Now he’s set his sights on expanding the reach of occupational therapy at the hospital. “I want
Menéndez Meets with the Ecuadorian American Community of New Jersey
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – El Senador Bob Menéndez (D-N.J.), Presidente del Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado y el Latino de Más Alto Rango en el Congreso, se reunió hoy de manera virtual con líderes y miembros de la comunidad Ecuatoriano Americana de Nueva Jersey para celebrar y discutir la importancia de la ley bipartidista de la Asociación entre Estados Unidos y Ecuador de 2022. La legislación, creada por el Senador Menendez, fue aprobada el mes pasado por el Congreso como parte de la Ley de
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Hudson County Community College Awarded $2.2 Million for Technology Initiative in New Academic Tower
January 19, 2023, Jersey City, NJ – When Hudson County Community College (HCCC) began planning the new 11-story, 153,186 square-foot Academic Tower facility that will soon begin rising in the Journal Square section of Jersey City, technology to provide expanded learning opportunities for more students was high on the list of priorities. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we made a significant investment in technology to ensure our students could continue to make progress in achieving their academic goals
HCCC and NJ Reentry Corporation Announce Ground-breaking Phlebotomy Training Program
Hudson County Community College and New Jersey Reentry Corporation Announce Ground-breaking Phlebotomy Training Program for Court-involved Individuals Three-month training program is the first of its kind in New Jersey. January 11, 2023, Jersey City, NJ – At a press conference today, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President, Dr. Christopher Reber, and New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) Founder and Chairman, former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey, announced the establishment of a
LUPE Fund, Inc., Rings Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
“Our anniversary allows us to reflect on our proud legacy,” said Iveth Mosquera, LUPE Fund’s president. “We are always looking to strengthen partnerships with other groups and organizations that recognize the value of Latinx people and women. We are a powerful force in the public and private sectors, and our buying power has dramatically increased in the last decade. It was a huge honor for our LUPE sisters to kick off the day’s trading and we are deeply thankful to everyone at NYSE for welcoming
AT&T Foundation Grants $215,000 to Help Close the Digital Divide and Support Student Success in NJ
NPower (Jersey City): $25,000 to support NPower NJ Tech Fundamentals program, which serves veterans, veterans’ spouses, and young adults (age 18-26) from underserved communities with IT training, professional development, wrap-around social services, paid internships, and job placement. Community Foundation of New Jersey (Newark): $30,000 to support the Newark Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), an established program with years of success, offers a life-changing opportunity for motivated Newark
NJEDA Announces Launch of New Cannabis Grant Program
TRENTON, N.J (December 21, 2022) - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board announced today the creation of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program, aimed at helping start-ups in the state develop with assistance for early-stage expenses and technical training. Up to $10 million in state funding will be made available for applicants. “My Administration is doubling its efforts to cultivate small businesses in burgeoning industries with massive untapped potential,” said Governor Phil Murphy.
