Central Avenue outdoor gallery adds installations
The Central Avenue SID Management Corporation has announced five new art installations on schedule for installation on Central Avenue, bringing to seven the number of art installations in 2020. This is the highest number of installations to go up in a single calendar year since the program began in 2009.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Avenue added two new traffic box designs. Artist Michael Cooper and his wife Diana added “Together Again and Again” located off of Central Avenue and Bower Street, a piece to signify unity between communities.
Artist Brianna McMaster added inspiring words of affirmation on her street art “I Am” located off Central Avenue and Thorne Street. The artwork is meant to bring positive energy to those walking on the Avenue.
More large murals are on the way continuing with artist John Guevara “Be Water” located on 318 Central Ave., (Dunkin Donuts). “Be Water” will be the 21st mural installation within the Central Avenue shopping district. Other murals in the process include “I Heart JC” by local artists Derek Tunia and Jeff Rose. The artwork will be located on 274 Central Avenue (Pizza Master). “Vivid Flora” by artists Simone Bailey Campbell and Kyle Campbell will be located on 475 Central (Cocoa Bakery).
Earlier this year, Paws21 added “Heights” located on 421 Central Ave., (Oaxaca Food Mart). The mural is designed to highlight the importance of education and unlocking our potential to reach the greatest of heights. C. Cabrera’s traffic box design “Urban Totem” is located off Franklin Street and Central Avenue. This piece is meant to remind people of the fact that life, although amazingly complicated at times, is meant to be enjoyed and played.
The mural program is managed by the CASID and made possible in partnership with the City of Jersey City and by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a division of the Department of State, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas A. DeGise, Hudson County Executive and the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders. To learn more, visit JCHeights.com.
Businesses to distribute tote bags
The Central Avenue SID Management Corporation has announced that it will distribute over 11,000 reusable tote bags within its shopping district starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, and through the holidays with a qualifying purchase and while supplies last at participating businesses. This annual tradition is a favorite amongst local residents and shoppers who love the “Shop Central Avenue” branded bags.
Central Avenue businesses, working through their SID program, have now distributed over 42,000 reusable tote bags since this yearly practice began in 2015. For a list of participating businesses and locations, visit www.CentralAveSID.org.
Shoppers will also be treated to Central Avenue’s annual holiday decorations, which include over 130 lighted pieces and 40 festive banners spread throughout the district. Shoppers can also save half the sales tax on retail purchases at registered UEZ businesses.
Stevens among best for mid-career salary
Stevens alumni whose highest degree is a bachelor’s earn among the highest mid-career salaries in the nation, ranking No. 12 overall and No. 2 in New Jersey with a median mid-career salary of $144,300 after 10 years of experience in a field, according to PayScale’s 2020-21 College Salary Report.
PayScale Inc., which provides on-demand compensation data and software, sampled data from more than 3.2 million full-time, degree-holding employees. The sample included 1,553 schools for people with only a bachelor’s degree.
With Stevens curriculum, combined with real-word experiences gained through internships, cooperative education, senior design projects, and required coding and entrepreneurship course, Stevens graduates are recruited into competitive positions by the nation’s top employers.
Ninety-six percent of the Class of 2019 achieved employment, admission to graduate school or other first destination outcomes six months after graduation, with a record-breaking average starting salary of $76,400, according to the 2019 Student Outcomes Report. Women in the Class of 2019 also achieved the record high of 99 percent securing their first destinations within the six-month post-graduation timeframe.
Additionally, a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, “A First Try at ROI” ranked Stevens No. 14 in the nation for return on investment 40 years after enrollment among all U.S. colleges and universities awarding a four-year degree. The report was the first to analyze the ROI of higher education at this longer time scale, revealing the value of a Stevens degree over the period of a graduate’s career.
Business networking at RPM Raceway
The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event at Jersey City’s RPM Raceway today, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is limited to the first 30-attendees and will close when the cap is reached.
Admission is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for general admission. Admission includes your race and a $20 card that can be used at the RPM Raceway Arcade. A portion of each ticket will also support the Hudson County Chamber Foundation #HolidayGiveBack 2020 and the Chamber’s mission to support local and nonprofit businesses.
Register for the event at hudsonchamber.org/events/details/chamber-event-business-networking-at-rpm-raceway-4011. RPM Raceway is located at 99 Caven Point Rd.
Women of commerce mentoring for leadership
The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Women of Commerce: Mentoring for Leadership on Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The panel discussion will touch questions like: how does mentoring and being a mentor benefit women? How is mentoring different from coaching? How can women create formal and informal mentoring relationships?
Panelists include Sharon Ambis, senior director of marketing and public relations at Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health; Natalie Brathwaite, director of public affairs at Fidelity Investments; Mary Kate Naatus, PH.D., KPMG Dean, Frank J. Guarini School of Business; and Ghilianie Soto, manager of northeast communications and community relations at SUEZ.
The link for registration can be found at hudsonchamber.org/events/details/hudson-chamber-women-of-commerce-mentoring-for-leadership-4015. There are no admission fees.
Weichert staff recognized for sales
Weichert, Realtors announced that two top-producing sales associates with the Jersey City Exchange Place office were recognized for outstanding industry achievement in October. Individually, Ahsan Nawaz led the Weichert sales region for dollar volume, and Brian Anthony Lopes led the region for dollar volume from Weichert.com transactions during the month.
Weichert’s Jersey City Downtown office and two top-producing sales teams were also recognized for outstanding performance in October. The Jersey City Downtown office led the Weichert sales region in dollar volume, revenue units and sales for the month. Among teams, sales associate Nader Rezai and his team led the Weichert sales region in dollar volume, revenue units and sales. The team shared top honors in the listings category with the sales team helmed by Meng Wang.
The Weichert sales region is comprised of offices throughout Hudson County and parts of Bergen County.