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MARCH 25, 2009
The Business Edge
A Letter from the Chairman
A
s we leave March
Madness and spring forward
with thoughts of vacations and
day trips, be sure to visit
www.visitprinceton.org for an
abundance of historical sites,
shopping, dining, and activities throughout the Princeton
region. The site has been updated and enhanced as part of
funding received through the
2008 Destination Marketing
Organization Grant Program
provided by the state Division
of Travel and Tourism. With
support from organizations
such as Princeton University,
the Princeton Area Arts & Culture Consortium, and other important stakeholders, we are
pleased to announce recent approval of additional funding
for the PRCVB to enhance
travel and tourism in the
Princeton region.
In addition, the Princeton
Regional Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau has worked under
the leadership of the Mercer
County Sports and Entertainment Commission with various business, academic, and
public sectors to bring the 2009
NCAA Division I Women’s
Basketball Regional Finals, al-
so known as the “Sweet Sixteen” and “Elite Eight”, to
Trenton on Sunday, March 29,
and Tuesday, March 31, at the
Sovereign Bank Arena.
One of the most important
reasons the Princeton Regional
Chamber of Commerce continues to be one of the premiere
business organizations in central New Jersey is the quality of
programs and events we offer
to our Members and the community.
We are honored to welcome
Alan J. Heeger, 2000 Nobel
Laureate in chemistry and professor of physics at the University of California Santa Barbara, as our distinguished lecturer for the Albert Einstein
Memorial Lecture on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 5:30
p.m. at Dodds Auditorium.
Heeger will speak about
“Turning the Dream of Low
Cost Plastic Solar Cells into a
Reality,” a vitally important
subject for us and the future of
our environment. The Albert
Einstein Memorial Lecture is
free and open to the public and
is the only lecture of its kind
presented by a Chamber of
Commerce.
I would like to take this op-
Richard Bilotti, Former Times
Publisher, Discusses Newspapers,
the Communications Revolution,
and the Effect on Business
R
Lawrence H. Krampf
Chairman, Princeton Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors,
CEO, Princeton
Communications Group, Inc.
portunity to thank the members
of our hard working Program
Committee who are dedicated
each month to select luncheon
and breakfast speakers and
topics of interest to our members such as Richard Bilotti,
former president and publisher
of the Times of Trenton, who
will speak about the diminishing print newspaper and the
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ichard Bilotti, former president and publisher of the Times of Trenton, will speak at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Monthly
Membership Luncheon Meeting on
Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the
Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center. Cost to attend is $40 for
Chamber members and $50 for nonmembers. RSVP to www.princetonchamber.org or call 609-924-1776.
“The Princeton Regional Chamber
of Commerce is focused on bringing to
our membership speakers and topics
that are timely and directed towards
helping our Members grow their businesses,” says Chamber President and
CEO Peter Crowley. “We continue to
experience increased attendance at all
of our Monthly Membership Luncheon
meetings and we extend an open invitation to new business associates to attend
and experience our Regional Chamber.”
Richard Bilotti, who published the
Times of Trenton for nearly a quarter
century, will speak about how newspapers are fast becoming a multidimensional media conglomerate with growing Internet sites and stakes in television, radio, magazines and other businesses. Bilotti is one of only four New
Jersey newspaper publishers to serve
twice as the president of the 150-year-
old New Jersey Press Association and is
presently its chairperson.
Bilotti, a native of Harrison, spent his
entire career in newspapers and publishing, beginning as a copyboy at the
Newark Star-Ledger at age 14. He was
named president and publisher of the
Times in 1984, after serving five years
as president, publisher, and editor of the
Gloucester County Times in Woodbury.
Before that he was Editor of the Sunday Plain Dealer Magazine in Cleveland, Ohio, a reporter in the Cleveland
bureau of the Associated Press, editor of
the Yukon Sentinel while serving in the
U.S. Army in Alaska, and a reporter for
the Evening News in Newark.
Bilotti’s community involvement
has been as extensive as his journalistic
experience. Among the awards he has
received are an Honorary Doctor of
Laws Degree from Rider University in
1998; and Humanitarian Award from
the National Conference of Community
and Justice in 1989.
His community activities include
chairperson, The New Jersey Italian/Italian American Heritage and Cultural
Commission; and president of both the
Trenton Education Dance Institute and
the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra.
He is a board member of the New Jersey Press Foundation and a member of
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From the Princeton Regional Chamber
Nobel Prize Winner
Alan Heeger To Deliver
Einstein Lecture
A
lan J. Heeger, 2000 Nobel
Laureate in chemistry and professor of physics at the University of
California Santa Barbara, will deliver the Albert Einstein Memorial
Lecture on Thursday, April 23, at
5:30 p.m. at Dodds Auditorium on
the Princeton University campus.
Heeger’s topic: “Turning the
Dream of Low Cost Plastic Solar
Cells into a Reality.”
Widely known for his pioneering research in and the co-founding
of the field of semiconducting and
metallic polymers, Heeger is also
the recipient of numerous awards,
including the Nobel Prize in chemistry (2000), the Oliver E. Buckley
Prize for condensed matter
physics, the Balzan Prize for the
science of new materials, the President’s Medal for Distinguished
Achievement from the University
of Pennsylvania, and the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of
California, Santa Barbara.
Heeger grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his bachelor’s in physics and mathmatics at
the University of Nebraska. He did
graduate work at UC Berkeley,
where he completed his Ph.D. in
Physics in 1961. His academic career began at the University of
Pennsylvania in 1962. He was
made professor in 1967 and served
as director of the Laboratory for
Research on the Structure of Matter and as vice provost for research.
Heeger moved to UC Santa Barbara in 1982 where he joined the
physics department. He was a
founding member of the materials
department (in engineering) and he
was a founder and first director of
the Institute for Polymers and Organic Solids. He holds the presidential chair at UCSB where he
serves as professor of physics and
materials.
Heeger has more than 800 publications in scientific journals and
more than 50 patents. He founded
UNIAX Corporation in 1990;
UNIAX was acquired by DuPont
in 2000. Heeger is a co-founder
and serves on the board of directors
of Konarka Technologies. He is cofounder and chairman of CBrite
Inc. in Santa Barbara. He is cofounder and vice-chairman of Cynvenio (micro fluidics for cell sorting and related areas) and Cytomx
Therapeutics (novel technology
for targeted drug delivery).
His research group at UC Santa
Barbara continues to study aspects
of the science and technology of
semiconducting and metallic polymers with focus on the gate-induced insulator-to-metal transition
in polymer field effect transistors
and low cost “plastic” solar cells.
Current interests also include
biosensors for the detection of specific targeted sequences on DNA,
the detection of specific proteins,
and the detection of biologically
relevant small molecules.
Dr. Heeger describes the challenges of his research:
“We have an energy problem.
Solar cells, powered by the sun,
can provide and must provide a significant contribution to our future
energy needs. The challenge is
clear: We must create the scientific
foundation and the technology to
enable fabrication of large areas of
high efficiency solar cells at low
cost.
“The discovery of ultrafast,
photo-induced electron transfer
technology provides the scientific
foundation for the creation of another technology that enables the
production of low cost “plastic”
solar cells. This ultrafast PET technology allows the initial charge
separation process to occur at a
time scale two orders of magnitude
faster than the first step in photosynthesis in green plants. Next,
charge collection at the electrodes
is accomplished through self-assembly of bulk heterojunction
(BHJ) nano-materials by spontaneous phase separation.
“Recent results include the
achievement of 6 percent power
conversion efficiency and the
demonstration of quantum efficiencies approaching 100 percent.
Each photon absorbed leads to a
(positive and negative) pair of mobile charge carriers, and all the
photo-generated charge carriers
are collected at the electrodes.
Higher efficiencies will come from
improved harvesting of the photons from the solar spectrum using
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Helping Early-Stage Technology Companies Grow their Businesses
new semiconducting polymers designed and synthesized for use in
solar cells.
“Today we see a clear technology pathway to produce high efficiency “plastic” solar cells with a
lifetime sufficient for long term
rooftop applications. Lifetime issues and progress toward manufacturing plastic solar cells by printing/coating technology will be explained. The talk will demonstrate
that with the right technology in
place, the dream of low cost plastic
solar cells will become reality.”
Hosted by the New Jersey
Economic Development
Authority, technology and life
sciences related businesses,
service providers, and state
universities are invited to
one of three roundtable
discussions on the financial
resources and incentives
available to New Jersey’s
most promising technology
companies.
Attend the session that
is most convenient for you!
Monday, March 30, 2009
8:30am–11:00am
NJIT, EDC III
211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
8:30am–11:00am
EDA Waterfront Technology Center at Camden
200 Federal Street, Camden, NJ
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
8:30am–11:00am
CCIT at EDA's Technology Center of New Jersey
675 U.S. Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ
Register online at seminars.njeda.com or call 609-777-4880 with questions.
Continental Breakfast Served
866-534-7789
www.njeda.com
For more information about doing business in New Jersey visit www.NewJerseyBusiness.gov
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From the Chairman
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communications revolution at the
monthly membership luncheon meeting
on Thursday, April 2.
Be sure to join us for the Wednesday,
April 15 Business Before Business
breakfast and in preparation for the
chamber’s June 8 Golf and Tennis Outing, when Steve Scott, PGA head golf
pro at the Ridge at Back Brook, will
share his golfing tales and tips with us.
As an organization committed to promoting an environment conducive to
economic growth, the Chamber partnered with Mercer County Office of
Economic Development and Sustainability to present the 2009 Mercer County Economic Summit on March 12th.
More than 250 people attended the event
to network and hear timely and informative speakers, such as Herb Taylor of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
speak about the “Outlook for the U.S.
Economy.” The event ended with a
cocktail reception where guests had the
opportunity to relax, network, and reflect on highlights of the program.
Taylor’s presentation gave a realistic
look at the current economic cycle. During this difficult time we invite you to
join us at a Chamber event, where you
will always find conversation, friendly
faces, and plenty of opportunities to promote your business. You will leave renewed and revitalized with the realization that the Chamber and its Members
are a vitally important support system
for you and your business. Your Chamber is the platform for you to do business
and I hope to see you at a Chamber event
in the near future.
Sincerely,
Lawrence H. Krampf
Hosted by Chauncey Conference Center
at ETS
664 Rosedale Road
Thursday, April 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Business After Business Networking Reception will be hosted by
Chauncey Conference Center, 664 Rosedale Road, on Thursday,
April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost to attend for Chamber Members
is $25; non-members, $30. Reservations are required and can be
made at www.princetonchamber.org, or by calling 609-924-1776.
Guests are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for distribution and for the door prize drawing. A variety of appetizing
food, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served compliments of
Chauncey Conference Center. For information about Chauncey
Conference Center, and directions, visit www.ahl-chauncey.com.
Richard Bilotti
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the Isles Steering Committee
and Passage Theater Advisory
Board and during his career as
publisher of the Times has
served on many other boards
and community organizations.
Among his personal interests, he says, are “learning
more about my Italian heritage
and promoting all aspects of
Italian and Italian/American
life, which includes:
- Being a founder of the
Putting people to work
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Princeton/Pettorenello Foundation, a sister-city organization over 15 years old;
- Being one of the founders,
and then president, of the Community of Italian American Organizations of Mercer County,
a coalition of 25 Italian American organizations;
- Serving as chair of the New
Jersey Italian American Heritage Commission;
- Studying the Italian language and reading extensively
about modern and historic
Italy;
- Traveling to Italy regularly;
and
- Mentoring a young Italian
conductor from Isernia, Italy,
Maestro Fernando Raucci, who
is the music director of the
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra. We work together on
musical exchange programs
between the United States and
Italy.”
Bilotti is married to Katherine Hatton, Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation in Princeton.
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Thank You Sustaining Sponsors
We welcome our newest Gold Sustaining Sponsor, Glenmede,
and Silver Sustaining Sponsor. Nelligan Sports Marketing
With great appreciation, the Chamber thanks the following companies
and organizations who have shown their support and loyalty to the Princeton Regional
Chamber of Commerce by becoming Sustaining Sponsors.
Our Sustaining Sponsors enable us to take the Chamber to an advanced level
that allows the resources for greater benefits and enhanced programs and events.
S
teve Scott, PGA Head Golf
Professional at the Ridge at Back
Brook, will give an informative
presentation focusing on techniques, tips, and peak performance
for golf and business at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Before Business
breakfast on Wednesday, April 15,
at 7:30 a.m. at the Nassau Club, 6
Mercer Street. The meeting will
begin with registration and networking followed by breakfast and
the program and will adjourn at
9:15 a.m. Cost to attend is $20 for
Chamber Members and $30 for
non-members. Reservations must
be made at www.princetonchamber.org or by calling 609924-1776.
“You need a competitive edge to
achieve succeed in sports. When
you attend the April 15 breakfast
meeting you will find out what that
competitive edge is and you will
learn to apply the same formula in
your business,” says Peter Crowley, Chamber President and CEO.
Steve Scott’s impressive tournament experience includes recognition as the 1996 U.S. amateur runner-up to Tiger Woods at Pumpkin
Ridge Golf Club in Portland, Oregon. Scott’s experience includes
Mark Your Calendar:
Small Business Fair
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 4, the
Greater Princeton Area Chapter of
SCORE and the Princeton Public
Library are hosting a Small Business Fair to be held in the Library’s
Community Room, 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Attendance is free. The purpose of the event is to connect
small businesses and entrepreneurs in the community with the
resources available to assist them
to succeed and grow in these challenging economic times.
Be sure to visit the Princeton
Regional Chamber of Commerce,
a participant at the Fair, for information on the Princeton Region,
Chamber Membership and more.
For information, call Carolyn McQuade, Greater Princeton Area
SCORE at 908-507-9530 or Email [email protected], or
visit www.scoreprinceton.org.
Teen Job Fair
THE PRINCETON REGIONAL
Chamber of Commerce, Princeton
Public Library and Princeton Alcohol and Drug Alliance are Sponsoring a Teen Job Fair at the
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, on
Wednesday, April 22, at 2 p.m.
The event provides students in
grades 10-12 the opportunity to
find out about and apply for summer and year-round paid employment, internship and volunteer opportunities. To participate contact
Susan Conlon at [email protected] or Helane
Staller at [email protected].
Golf Outing
THE ANNUAL GOLF and Tennis
Outing will be Monday, June 8,
2009 Greenacres Country Club
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
For information on participation and sponsorships, contact
Cheri Durst, Director of Special
Events, [email protected], 609-924-1776, ext. 105
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PLATINUM
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Tyco International
working as an on-course commentator for the Golf Channel and also
as a TV personality on two golf-related shows. He was a golf instructor for Golf Digest Instructional
School at PGA National in Palm
Beach, Florida.
Scott was a member of the University of Florida golf team and received a bachelor’s in communications from Florida Atlantic University. A member of the PGA, Scott
completed the entire PGA PGM
Program in 17 months. He was
mentored by Hall of Fame golf instructor Bob Toski, who taught him
to become a better touring professional and to concisely explain, diagnose, and correct swing flaws in
his students.
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C., Nassau Inn,
Princeton Communications Group, Inc., Nelligan Sports Marketing
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Accenture
Bank of America
Bank of Princeton
Bartolomei Pucciarelli LLC
Bovis Lend Lease, Inc.
Brown Dog Marketing
Capital Health System
CareersUSA
Community Options
Eden Family of Services
ETS
Munich Re America
NAI Fennelly
Ortho-McNeil Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
PNC Bank
Princeton Air Conditioning
Princeton Fuel Oil Inc.
Princeton HealthCare System
Princeton Internet Group
Princeton Marriott Hotel &
Conference Center at Forrestal
Princeton University
PSE&G
RMJM
Sarnoff Corp.
Steven & Lee
WithumSmith+Brown
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