Business

A global technology company with a laboratory in the township was recently presented with a technology and engineering Emmy Award. OFS, based in Norcross, Ga., was given the award for “contributions toward the pioneering invention and deployment of fiber optic cable,” according to a press release from the company. OFS’ award recognizes the “unique, groundbreaking and patented fiber optic technology …

After the most recent attempt to decorate the street didn’t go exactly as planned, the Hamilton Street Advisory Board on Jan. 9 decided to start planning for this year early. The plan last year was for holiday lights to be strung across the street in the business district, in spots where there were opposing utility poles. The board had hoped …

Unity Bank employees donated more than 220 volunteer hours to two organizations under the bank’s recently introduced Employee Volunteer Program. The two organizations were  America’s Grow-A-Row  and NORWESCAP received from 40 bank employees, according to a press release from the bank. Unity Bank has a Franklin branch on Cedar Grove Lane. “We launched the employee volunteer initiative to strengthen our …

Regal Bank will open a Somerville branch at 151 Adamsville Rd. on Jan. 9. The branch will occupy the former PNC Bank building, according to a release from Regal Bank. Regal has a Franklin Township branch on Elizabeth Avenue and Pierce Street. “The opening of the Somerville branch gives us a strong presence in central Somerset County, making Regal Bank’s …

High school and college graduates looking to learn a vocation have another choice in the township. The American Institute formally opened its doors with a Jan. 4 ribbon-cutting at its new school, located at 80 Cottontail Lane. The institute, which has two other schools in New Jersey and five in total, will offer courses in dental and medical assisting, computer …

Submitted by Einhorn Harris. A township resident was recently installed as president of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association. Jhanice V. Domingo, a partner at the Morris County law firm of Einhorn Harris, was installed in the position at NFALA’s annual conference in San Diego, Ca. on November 3. Her term will run through November 2017. “We are extremely proud …

The Somerset branch of Unity Bank recently donated $1,100 to the Franklin Food Bank as part of a company wide donation program. The bank, hardhearted in Clinton, and its employees have donated a total of $18,700 to 17 food pantries in New Jersey and Easton, Pa., which amounts to one service organization for each Unity branch, according to a press …

FLEMINGTON – Ditschman/Flemington Ford, a member of the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Brands, recently presented a check for $3,940 to the Hunterdon Central Marching Band of Flemington in conjunction with the national Ford “Drive 4UR School” program. The check was the result of a special event that took place at the Ford dealership, located at 215 Route 202, …

A township restaurant recently played a part in making the holidays a little happier for a group of underprivileged children and their families. About 50 children under the watch of the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey were invited to the party in Trenton. During the day, they were served lunch donated by Mustafa Abdi, owner of The Kababery on …

  Looking for a doggie day care center, or a high-tech dog wash? The new-concept PetSmart store in the Crossroads at Somerset center, 441 Elizabeth Ave., has both, plus a pet spa. The store held its grand opening Dec. 10 with a day-long celebration featuring a ribbon-cutting, giveaways and pictures with Santa Claus. The 6,000-square-foot store is only the second …