Business

Social Media Is Toxic. How Do We Fix It?

From Facebook to Tiktok, social media is ubiquitous. And while its presence in the business world has allowed brands to grow their presence and individuals to grow their personal brands, it is not always a force for good. This is especially true for vulnerable and impressionable populations that may not always comprehend that what shows […]

Women-Owned Small Businesses in Focus at PPPL

Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for a free workshop for women-owned small businesses on Wednesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will focus on how women-owned small businesses can partner with the OSDBU, the […]

Generative AI in Focus at the Trenton Computer Festival

Generative AI (artificial intelligence) is the theme for the 48th annual Trenton Computer Festival, which takes place Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The day-long event, which bills itself as the “oldest personal computer show in the world,” features 11 different tracks of talks […]

‘Rebel Health’: Patients Leading the Way to Better Care

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Monthly Membership Luncheon” for March features health and technology strategist Susannah Fox discussing her new book, “Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care,” on Thursday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, […]

New Hope Arts Names New Executive Director

The board of directors of New Hope Arts, a non-profit arts center founded in 2002, has announced the appointment of Christine Ramirez as its new executive director, effective in March. Ramirez’s journey with New Hope Arts began in 2005 when she joined as the director’s assistant, working closely alongside the organization’s founder, Robin Larsen. She […]

MCCC Appoints New Trustees

Mercer County Commissioners have appointed Eash Haughton and Scarlett Rajski to the Mercer County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees. Haughton and Rajski bring unique experience to MCCC that aligns with the college’s mission of ensuring student success, expanding innovative partnerships, and investing in organizational and professional effectiveness. “We are excited to welcome both Eash […]

Princeton YWCA Celebrates 40th Tribute to Women

Every year for the past four decades, the YWCA Princeton has honored women who exemplify the nonprofit’s mission to empower women, eliminate racism, and promote peace, justice, and freedom through their careers and volunteer work. This year, the 40th for the Tribute to Women Awards, the Y will recognize four women who are making waves […]

MCCC Announces Leadership Program for Black Women

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) and the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective (NJBWC) will launch a program designed to cultivate and develop the next generation of Black women leaders, the new NJBWC Leadership Institute, March 15 on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus. The Leadership Institute, which runs from March through June 2024, is a partnership between […]

WorkWell Eases Transition to Life After Prison

The search for a new job is rarely easy, but it can be particularly challenging when the most recent line item on your resume in “prison time.” WorkWell, a Lawrenceville-based nonprofit that seeks to facilitate the transition back into the workforce for the previously incarcerated, hosts a panel discussion titled “Moving Forward: A Conversation About […]

Bunbury Fund Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants

The Bunbury Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants to more than two dozen area nonprofits to support work that will strengthen the organizations’ internal capacity, so they can better serve the community. The grants, totaling $1,035,205, were awarded to 26 nonprofit organizations in 2023. It marks the fifth […]