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The township will distribute about $161,000 to support the Franklin Food Bank, COVID testing, and to help township businesses retain employees. The money comes from a special Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act allocation made through the federal Community Development Block Grant program. Council members decided to allocate $85,933 to small township businesses, $50,000 for coronavirus testing and …

Submitted by the Somerset County Business Partnership. The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) has announced that the 2020 “BizFest,” for Somerset County small businesses and residents will be held virtually on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. This will be the SCBP’s first major virtual event in its history.To continue the tradition of Somerset County’s largest …

Submitted by Unity Bank. Unity Bancorp, Inc. the parent company of Unity Bank, was the top ranked New Jersey community bank on the recently published American Banker magazine list of the Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks with less than $2 billion in assets. Unity was ranked 15th nationally on the respected industry list, which reviewed 511 institutions throughout the U.S. “We are honored to …

Township officials are looking for ways to help local businesses emerge from the coronavirus lockdown. Township Manager Robert Vornlocker talked about some of the strategies being discussed during the May 14 “virtual” town hall hosted by Mayor Phil Kramer. Vornlocker described a mixed bag of relaxed ordinances and streamlined processes, all designed to help businesses regain lost ground during the …

The food is donated to staff in local hospitals who are treating coronavirus patients. (Photo: Venus Jewelers.) Submitted by Venus Jewelers. Like many businesses in Franklin Township, family owned Venus Jewelers closed its doors temporarily to do its part to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Down but not out, Dr. Peter and team have been working from home trying …

The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) has launched a web portal that will allow businesses and individuals to donate to the SCBP Foundation to support the COVID-19 relief effort. All funds raised will be used to purchase food from local restaurants that will be delivered to medical and administrative staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Somerset (RWJUH/Somerset), local healthcare workers, …

Submitted by ProCure. ProCure Proton Therapy Center is recognizing the eight-year anniversary of its opening and treatment of its first patient on Friday, March 20, 2020. The center was the 10th proton therapy treatment center built in the U.S. and the first to serve cancer patients in the tri-state area. Since its 2012 opening, ProCure has treated more than 5,000 …

Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s 6th annual Free Job Fair is set for April 15 in partnership with The Imperia, 1714 Easton Avenue. Recruiters from public and private businesses will be available to meet with job seekers between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you have a resume, bring 10-15 copies with you. Classes will be offered for participants from 10-11:30 a.m. …

Brian Regan Submitted by Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Former Township Councilman Brian Regan has been named to Saint Peter’s Foundation Board of Trustees. Saint Peter’s Foundation is the fundraising arm of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, which also includes Saint Peter’s University Hospital. “I am very honored to receive this board appointment from Bishop James Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen,” …

Jersey Cyclone co-owner Jan Chwiedosiuk collects freshly poured cans of Resilience beer in preparation for the February 28 fundraiser. With their backgrounds in two fire services, the owners of Jersey Cyclone brewery on Worlds Fair Drive didn’t have to think twice when they heard of a fundraiser to aid victims of last year’s Australian brush fires. Jan Chwiedosiuk and Brian …