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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTING A CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT
Thursday, February 9, 2012
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Business Partnership, in collaboration with the Morris County Chamber of Commerce and Morphlabs, will present “How to Implement a Cloud Computing Environment for Your Business,” a workshop focusing on the future of cloud computing. The workshop will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey.
Cloud Computing provides users with shared resources, software, and information through a paid service over a network.
Presented by seasoned professionals in the information technology industry, the workshop will address the latest cloud computing practices, providing a deeper understanding of the tools and platform choices available to businesses. The experts will provide tips that will help to mitigate risk and potential pitfalls and strategies to decrease costs and optimize performance. Also to be addressed are planning practices for design, deployment, and efficiently scaling applications in the cloud.
The panel will include Winston Damarillo, CEO and Co-founder of Morphlabs; Lee Thompson, CTO of Morphlabs; Bill Ingersoll, CTO and Vice-president, Service Delivery for The Casey Group; and Dhiraj Pathak, Director, PwC. The panel will be moderated by Darryl. S. Brown, General Manager, Cloud & Digital Media, Telx.
“Cloud computing, powered by affordable high bandwidth access to the Internet on computers, tablets, and cell phones, facilitates real-time shared access to data anywhere, any time.” stated Bill Blum, chair of the Business Partnership Technology Special Interest Group. “Understanding of the full potential of the cloud is essential for maximizing communication, productivity, and profitability.”
Fee for the morning session is $45 for Business Partnership and Morris Chamber members and $70 for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended and may be accomplished at http://events.SCBP.org or by calling the Business Partnership at 908-218-4300. Continental breakfast will be served. The session is sponsored by Morphlabs and The Casey Group.
Gibraltar Rock hires Aidan Kilcoyne as quarry manager at Belle Mead, NJ quarry
Gibraltar Rock the mining division of The Silvi Group Companies announced the hiring of Aidan Kilcoyne as the new quarry manager at our Belle Mead, NJ quarry location. Aidan was born and raised in Limerick, Ireland with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland. Aidan originally came to the US in 2004 with a temporary assignment as a Sales Engineer for Premier Equipment a leading supplier of aggregate crushing and screening equipment. Starting in 2007, Aidan has been running a quarry very similar to ours in Belle Mead for PJ Keating (an Old Castle Materials company). The Belle Mead quarry under Aidan’s direction will be producing over a million tons of stone in 2012.
Hillier Copperwood Project to Honor Eleanor Angoff
Princeton, NJ, February 17, 2012 – Architect J. Robert Hillier, the developer of Copperwood, the recently-approved active adult community on Bunn Drive, has announced that the garden surrounding the central piazza of the complex will be named in honor of Eleanor Angoff, a long-time advocate for market-rate senior housing in Princeton.
“For over two decades Eleanor Angoff has pushed for housing that would enable Princetonians to “downsize” from their single-family residences into an independent living community that enabled them to continue to be active members of the Princeton community. That is exactly what Copperwood will accomplish”, said J. Robert Hillier in making the announcement. “When some folks from the Community Without Walls suggested that we honor Ms. Angoff for her efforts, I thought it was a terrific idea.”
Eleanor Angoff has been a life-long resident of Princeton where her husband was an executive at Educational Testing Service. A plaque in her honor will be placed at each side of the central garden at Copperwood. The plaque reads: This garden area is dedicated in honor of Eleanor W. Angoff. Her tireless efforts as a spirited and vocal advocate for senior housing in Princeton ultimately led to the creation and development of Copperwood.
Copperwood is a 153-unit rental community for active adults over 55 years old. It will be built on Bunn Drive within the 200-acre Princeton Ridge Preserve. Construction will begin this Spring with occupancy in the late summer of 2013.
For more information, contact J. Robert Hillier, FAIA, at 609-688-9999.
RVCC TO HOST FREE PROGRAM ON NEW JERSEY BUSINESS March 14 TAXES
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) will present a Real Life Series: State of New Jersey Business Tax Workshop, Wednesday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held in the Atrium at the College’s Branchburg Campus. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.
The informative small business workshop will present an overview of New Jersey State taxes and the services available to small business owners. The program is geared toward business owners or those who are planning to start a business.
Topics to be covered include: registering a business in New Jersey; business entities and tax consequences; estimated New Jersey tax payments; New Jersey sales taxes; and new small business tax changes in the State.
The event, sponsored by the United States Small Business Administration, will feature presenter James Gordon of the NJ Division of Taxation Public Education & Tax Training.
Limited spaces are available and those interested in participating are asked to RSVP by March 12. To register, email sbdc@raritanval.edu or call Allison Gill at 908-526-1200, ext. 8516.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 40 years, the College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP SMALL BIZ CONNECTION
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP SMALL BIZ CONNECTION
Reserve Space Now for the 3rd Annual Somerset County “Buy Local” Trade Show
Showcase Your Business To NJ's Most Affluent Market on Thursday, June 14, 2012
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Business Partnership will present the 3rd Annual “Small Biz Connection,” a ‘hyper-local’ trade show and networking opportunity for Somerset County businesses on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
The Somerset County business trade show will provide the opportunity the make business to business contacts while introducing both residents and other business people to the numerous product and service options available. Reserving display space early ensures a prime location on the trade show floor. There is a limit of 50 display tables.
Among the businesses represented will be accounting firms; personal and business coaches; mailing and printing services; financial planning; real estate; credit unions and banks; pet care professionals; travel services; human resource services; payroll services; cleaning services; office furniture; hotels; broadcast media; solar firms; educational services; nonprofits and nonprofit support services; and recreation services.
“The Small Biz Connection is the largest event of its kind in Somerset County and provides an opportunity to network, promote, create awareness, and learn about the multitude of products and services available by shopping local in Somerset County,” commented Gillian Deak, Chair of the Small Biz Connection for the Business Partnership.
Vendor exhibit tables are available for firms with up to 24 employees at a fee of $125 for Business Partnership members and $200 for non-members. Fee for companies with 25 or more employees is $200 for members and $275 for non-members. Food vendor exhibit tables are $75 for members and $125 for non-members. Events tickets are available at a cost of $10 for Business Partnership members and $30 for non-members.
To register for tables of tickets, call 908-218-4300 or register online at http://events.scbp.org.
Advantage Nassau Tennis! GeoPeak Energy Serves a Solar ACE
Nassau Tennis Club has flipped the switch on its newly installed solar system at its Skillman, New Jersey tennis center. GeoPeak Energy was chosen to design and install the system, engineering it as one of New Jersey’s highest efficiency solar systems.
The electricity generated from this system is set to eliminate up to 99% of Nassau’s electrical needs from conventional energy sources and allows the facility to operate on clean, renewable solar power.
The solar energy system is comprised of high-efficiency SunPower 318 watt photovoltaic modules, Sharp photovoltaic modules, and SatCon Inverters. With further energy efficiencies, the 15 court facility will qualify as part of GeoPeak Energy’s list of “Zero Emissions Buildings in 2011”.
“We installed this new generation high efficiency photovoltaic system on a single building and supplied electricity for all buildings and outdoor play areas on site” said AJ Javan, Chief Strategy Officer of GeoPeak Energy. “The SunPower high efficiency modules produce up to 50% higher output than conventional solar panels, which, combined with GeoPeak Energy’s engineering and installation, made it possible to nearly eliminate Nassau Tennis’s dependence on conventional electricity”.
Nassau Tennis has also taken advantage of the GeoPeak Energy Alliance Program, which offers members and employees of the club a discounted solar installation cost, priority service, and additional financial incentives for them to install a solar energy system on their home or business.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, December 16 at the club, and featured Skillman township Mayor and newly elected New Jersey Freeholder Mark Caliguire.
St. Peter’s Hospital Opens Urgent Care Center in Skillman
Saint Peter’s Urgent Care Center opened its doors on Thursday, January 8 in the Village Shopper III Shopping Center in Skilllman, NJ.
The idea came to open an Urgent Care Center in Skillman when the Princeton Hospital moved onto the other side of Route 1. Skillman felt a void in healthcare and approached Saint Peter’s hospital with the idea of opening an Urgent Care Center to provide better medical assistance to the community.
“We are really excited about it,” says Frank DiSanzo, CIO, Chief of Strategy of Saint Peter’s Hospital, “it’s the first Urgent Care Center that Saint Peter’s has opened.”
The Urgent Care Center treats adults and children and is a great first place stop for cuts, bruises, basic radiology, and stitches. “There is a receptionist, laboratory technician, a physician, and a nurse” states DiSanzo, “All physicians are board certified in emergency medicine and there are 4 exam rooms currently open.” And while the center isn’t designed to completely replace a hospital, it is a good choice as a first stop before proceeding to the hospital to stabilize before the longer trip across Route 1. DiSanzo also pointed out that the amount of doctors and nurses on staff would increase if the amount of patients increased.
In the center’s opening weekend, it saw around 15 people per day, says DiSanzo, with cases ranging from bruises to more serious matters. “Our goal is to provide affordable and sufficient care and a higher quality and level of service.” states DiSanzo. Saint Peter’s Hospital follows the mission of the Diocese of Metuchen, which follows that when there’s a need for care, it is their duty to try to be there to fill the void explains DiSanzo.
The Urgent Care Center is open 8 am - 8 pm, Monday - Friday, and 10 am - 6 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The center will uphold the same standards as Saint Peter’s Hospital; providing prompt service and the same level of treatment
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE ANNOUNCES TOP SOMERSET COUNTY AGENTS FOR NOVEMBER
Joanne Liscovitz honored as Somerset County Associate of the Month
Five Agents honored for top production in their offices
Somerset County, N.J. – (January 17, 2012) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce its top agents in Somerset County for the month of November, 2011. Joanne Liscovitz was named the Somerset County Associate of the Month, ranking #1 in sales production in her Hillsborough sales office and among all Coldwell Banker agents in Somerset County.
Four additional agents were honored as Associates of the Month, ranking #1 in sales production in their respective sales offices:
Bruce Yeager, Basking Ridge
Benny “Kevin” Yento, Bedminster
Susan Felter, Bernardsville
Cynthia Pagnotta, Warren
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates more than 55 offices and more than 3,200 sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, New Jersey. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www.coldwellbankermoves.com for more information.
KOKO FITCLUB RANKS AMONG BEST IN ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE'S 2012 FRANCHISE 500
Locally owned "automated personal training studio" part of fast growing national trend
Koko FitClub Greater Princeton, with locations in Hillsborough and Skillman, NJ made its debut this month in the 33rd Annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 rankings. On newsstands now, the ranking is regarded as a listing of the very best in the franchise industry, based on a range of objective, quantifiable measures. The company ranked #38 among "Top New Franchises" less than 5 years old, #101 in the "Fastest Growing" category and #399 overall.
Koko FitClub Greater Princeton, owned by Jennifer and Todd Kole is part of a fast-growing community of Koko FitClubs opening across the United States. Franchising since 2008, the company currently has 59 franchised clubs open nationwide and will grow that number into the hundreds by the summer of 2012. In the Greater Princeton area, the first club opened in Hillsborough during October, 2011 and construction is underway in Skillman. The Kole's are planning additional locations in Princeton and West Windsor .
Driving the growth of this innovative fitness company is its one-of-a-kind mix of technological efficiency and completely personalized guidance, providing members with results they used to only see from expensive personal training regimens. The difference? With Koko's patented Smartraining System -- high tech, automated personal training -- Koko FitClub members realize "personal training" level results through highly efficient, customized 30 minute workouts at a fraction of the cost of hiring a personal trainer.
Todd Kole says he isn't surprised to see Koko FitClub ranked in the Franchise 500, considering the company's growth. "What attracted me to this business is what continues to draw new owners and members alike: Koko Smartraining technology. It's truly ingenious and designed to overcome every major obstacle people face when trying to getting fit. And it's proprietary to Koko FitClub, so you can't get it anyplace else." That growth can also been seen locally, according to Todd. "Word about Koko FitClub is spreading like crazy around here because Koko really works. Members love it, and they are raving about their results."
Todd sums up the Koko experience: "Even people who hate 'the gym' love Koko FitClub. Every workout is new and engaging, and there's no "gym scene". Our members stay motivated by what they are now able to achieve - leaner, healthier, stronger bodies. They know that they are always getting the best workout for them, without ever having to think about what to do."
To learn more about Koko FitClub or to schedule a consultation and complimentary Koko Smartraining session, call 908-829-3624 or find them on the web at Hillsborough.kokofitclub.com.
About Koko FitClub
The world's first and only automated personal training studios, Koko FitClub franchises are locally owned and operated with locations across America. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Koko FitClub among the best franchise companies in their 2012 Franchise 500, Fox Business News featured Koko as a "Booming Franchise" and BusinessWeek hailed Koko as "what the fitness industry needs." Koko is a completely unique take on the personal training studio. Instead of human trainers, Koko FitClub features Koko's patented Smartraining System Technology, developed with assistance from the Founding Director of the MIT Center for Sports Innovation. The personalized, progressive Smartraining programs are simple, efficient and highly engaging with proven results rivaling those of elite personal training at just a fraction of the cost. For additional information visit www.kokofitclub.com or franchise.kokofitclub.com.
About Koko FitClub Hillsborough
Koko FitClub Hillsborough is located at the corner of Route 206 and Amwell Rd adjacent to Five Guys Burgers N Fries, with additional locations opening across the Greater Princeton area in 2012. Drop by or sign up on the web at [Hillsborough.kokofitclub.com or contact Koko by phone at 908-829-3624.
What To Do If You Are Missing a W-2 IRS Tax Tip 2012-20
Make sure you have all the needed documents, including all your Forms W-2, before you file your 2011 tax return. You should receive an IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers. Employers have until Jan. 31, 2012 to issue your 2011 Form W-2 earnings statement.
If you haven’t received your W-2, follow these four steps:
Contact your employer If you have not received your W-2, contact your employer to inquire if and when the W-2 was mailed. If it was mailed, it may have been returned to the employer because of an incorrect or incomplete address. After contacting the employer, allow a reasonable amount of time for them to resend or issue the W-2.
Contact the IRS If you do not receive your W-2 by Feb. 14, contact the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040. When you call, you must provide your name, address, Social Security number, phone number and have the following information:
Employer’s name, address and phone number
Dates of employment
An estimate of the wages you earned, the federal income tax withheld, and when you worked for that employer during 2011. The estimate should be based on year-to-date information from your final pay stub or leave-and-earnings statement, if possible.
File your return You still must file your tax return or request an extension to file by April 17, 2012, even if you do not receive your Form W-2. If you have not received your Form W-2 in time to file your return by the due date, and have completed steps 1 and 2, you may use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Attach Form 4852 to the return, estimating income and withholding taxes as accurately as possible. There may be a delay in any refund due while the information is verified.
File a Form 1040X On occasion, you may receive your missing W-2 after you file your return using Form 4852, and the information may be different from what you reported on your return. If this happens, you must amend your return by filing a Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Form 4852, Form 1040X and instructions are available at www.irs.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Strengthens Presence in Central New Jersey
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Jan. 10, 2012) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty in Princeton, N.J., has merged with N.T. Callaway Real Estate, LLC to create Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty with its headquarters in Princeton.
The newly combined firm will operate five offices located in Princeton, Pennington, Cranbury, Montgomery and Lambertville. Pete Callaway, Norman Callaway, Karen Callaway Urisko, Jud Henderson, Matt Henderson and Jane Henderson Kenyon all will maintain leadership roles.
“Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty is built on two longstanding traditions of integrity and service,” said Philip White, president and chief operating officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Both firms are family-owned businesses that have a deep understanding of Princeton real estate and a combined 100 years of experience.”
According to Judd Henderson, both firms share the same core values, and the merger was a natural step that creates one united, powerful presence in the market. “The sharing of all resources will allow each agent to better serve their customers,” he said. “Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty clients will benefit from our uniquely intimate local market knowledge and the Sotheby’s International Realty network’s global reach among the world’s most prestigious clientele.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has nearly 12,000 sales associates located in approximately 590 offices in 44 countries and territories worldwide.
“This merger offers us the cutting-edge marketing resources and global exposure of the Sotheby’s International Realty network,” said Callaway. “We are proud to have the distinction of having been one of the brand’s first affiliates in 1976 and are thrilled to rejoin this global network. The greater Princeton market is an extraordinary area that benefits from having one of the world’s top academic institutions in our own backyard. Titans of industry, the world’s most intelligent thinkers, award-winning theatre and easy commuting routes to both Manhattan and Philadelphia provide a quality of life in Princeton not found anywhere else in the world. We are proud to come together to offer our market the very best service and expertise.”
Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs.
Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty Merges with N.T. Callaway Real Estate, LLC
PRINCETON, N.J. (Jan. 10, 2012) – Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty in Princeton, N.J., today announced it has merged with N.T. Callaway Real Estate, LLC to create Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty with its headquarters in Princeton.
The newly combined firm will operate five offices located in Princeton, Pennington, Cranbury, Montgomery and Lambertville. Pete Callaway, Norman Callaway, Karen Callaway Urisko, Jud Henderson, Matt Henderson and Jane Henderson Kenyon all will maintain leadership roles.
“Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty is built on two longstanding traditions of integrity and service,” said Philip White, president and chief operating officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Both firms are family-owned businesses that have a deep understanding of Princeton real estate and a combined 100 years of experience.”
According to Judd Henderson, both firms share the same core values, and the merger was a natural step that creates one united, powerful presence in the market. “The sharing of all resources will allow each agent to better serve their customers,” he said. “Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty clients will benefit from our uniquely intimate local market knowledge and the Sotheby’s International Realty network’s global reach among the world’s most prestigious clientele.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has nearly 12,000 sales associates located in approximately 590 offices in 44 countries and territories worldwide.
“This merger offers us the cutting-edge marketing resources and global exposure of the Sotheby’s International Realty network,” said Callaway. “We are proud to have the distinction of having been one of the brand’s first affiliates in 1976 and are thrilled to rejoin this global network. The greater Princeton market is an extraordinary area that benefits from having one of the world’s top academic institutions in our own backyard. Titans of industry, the world’s most intelligent thinkers, award-winning theatre and easy commuting routes to both Manhattan and Philadelphia provide a quality of life in Princeton not found anywhere else in the world. We are proud to come together to offer our market the very best service and expertise.”
Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs.
Top 10 Helpful Features on IRS Website - IRS Tax Tip 2012-05
Navigate your way through the tax season online and skip waiting in line. All you need is a computer and Internet access because the IRS website has a wealth of free information and online tax support. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit www.irs.gov.
1. Unlimited access - get answers 24 hours a day, seven days a week If you find yourself working on your tax return over the weekend, there’s no need to wait to get a form or an answer to a question. Visit the IRS website; it's accessible all day, every day. You'll find answers to many frequently asked questions, and the helpful Interactive Tax Assistant is a tax law resource that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions. Much of the website and many forms and publications are also available in Spanish.
2. Use Free File Let Free File do the hard work for you with brand-name tax software or online fillable forms. It's available exclusively at www.irs.gov. Everyone can find an option to prepare their tax return and e-file it for free. If you made $57,000 or less, you qualify to use free tax software offered through a private-public partnership with manufacturers. If you made more or are comfortable preparing your own tax return, there's Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic versions of IRS paper forms. Visit www.irs.gov/freefile to review your options.
3. Try IRS e-file IRS e-file is the safe, easy and most common way to file a tax return. Last year, 78 percent of taxpayers - 112 million people - used IRS e-file. Many tax preparers are now required to use e-file If you owe taxes, you have payment options to file immediately and pay by the tax deadline. Best of all, the IRS issues refunds to 98 percent of electronic filers by direct deposit within 14 days, if there are no problems, and some may be issued in as few as 10 days.
4. Check the status of your tax refund Whether you chose direct deposit or asked the IRS to mail you a check, you can check the status of your refund through Where’s My Refund?
5. Make payments electronically You can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit or debit card, or enroll in the U.S. Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay your federal taxes. Electronic payment options are a convenient, safe and secure way to pay taxes.
6. Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit EITC is a tax credit for many people who earned less than $49,000 in 2011. Find out if you are eligible by answering some questions and providing basic income information using the EITC Assistant.
7. Get tax forms and publications You can view and download tax forms and publications any hour of the day or night.
8. Calculate the right amount of withholding on your W-4 The IRS Withholding Calculator can help ensure you don’t have too much or too little income tax withheld from your pay.
9. Request a payment agreement Paying your taxes in full and on time avoids unnecessary penalties and interest. However, if you cannot pay your balance in full you may be eligible to use the Online Payment Agreement Application to request an installment agreement.
10. Get information about the latest tax law changes Learn about tax law changes that may affect your tax return. Special sections of the website highlight changes that affect individual or business taxpayers.
Remember the address of the official IRS website is www.irs.gov. Don't be confused by Internet sites that end in .com, .net, .org or other designations instead
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