Approximately 50 Somerset County corporate, municipal and nonprofit partners will be honored for their outstanding achievements in implementing programs that promote sustainable transportation and commuting alternatives, safety and workplace wellness for their employees.
New Jersey Smart Workplaces is a state-wide initiative that recognizes employers for promoting and providing commuting options, information and programs for their employees. Employers are nominated at the Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze level according to the scope and variety of programs offered.
This year’s breakfast keynote speaker, Dr. James W. Hughes, will deliver an engaging presentation on the six major disruptions in the local, as well as national, economy. Dr. Hughes is a university professor and Dean Emeritus of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.