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Great Falls National Park, Leonard Zax, national park, new jersey, New Jersey national park, NJ, Paterson Great Falls National Park, tedxnavesink 0 Comment
Spectacular natural beauty isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when a person thinks of Paterson, NJ, but now the city is home to one of America’s newest national parks. As a lawyer, city planner, and a Paterson native, Leonard Zax has played a large role in creating the Paterson Great Falls National Park. […]
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accounting firms, accounting firms NJ, business, climbing the corporate ladder, makers, NJ, tedxnavesink, tips for success in business, WithumSmith+Brown 0 Comment
At WithumSmith+Brown, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms along the eastern seaboard, they put an emphasis on employee involvement and satisfaction. They want their employees to be engaged and get the most out of their careers. Here are 10 tips for anyone who wants to move up the ladder and have success […]
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Covenant House, Covenant House NJ, home, homeless teens, Kevin Ryan, makers, NJ, tedxnavesink 0 Comment
Kevin Ryan has completed the New York City Marathon twice, which he humbly notes is one of his most memorable accomplishments. But Kevin’s achievements aren’t just athletic in nature. In fact, they only seem to get more impressive. He is a motivated runner, a father of six, and a best-selling author. Kevin heads Covenant House, […]
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entrepreneurs, garden state, Jay Bhatti, new jersey, NJ, tech startups, venture capitalist 0 Comment
“The difference between success and failure is so little sometimes.” – Jay Bhatti, Venture Capitalist The Garden State used to be a powerhouse in the technology and innovation world. The historic Bell Labs produced eight Nobel Prize winners and boasted discoveries like cosmic microwave background radiation, radio astronomy, the transistor, the laser, and Information Theory […]
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an apple a day, art, creativity, Ken Carbone, makers, making, NJ, tedxnavesink 0 Comment
After a long day of work, commuting, constantly checking your phone – what’s the best way to unwind? Some of us hit the gym, get lost in a book or catch up with a favorite TV show. But how many of us get creative to relieve the busyness of everyday life? Ken Carbone has been a successful […]
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makers, Monmouth University, new jersey, NJ, TED, tedxnavesink 0 Comment
You — yes, you! — are the ideal TEDxNavesink attendee. You’re probably wondering how I know this when I don’t even know who you are, so allow me to explain. You may have seen a link to this article in an email or through social media. Maybe a friend or colleague shared it directly with you, knowing […]
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Armand Ferranti, inventing, makers, making, NJ, tedxnavesink, tinkering 0 Comment
Armand Ferranti is a curiously energetic guy who has interests in many things. He’s constantly striving to learn and eagerly applies that knowledge to everyday life. “Like a school kid, I wait for the end of the day to come so I can get home and build things, only now I focus on practical […]
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Made in Monmouth, makers, Monmouth County, Monmouth County NJ, NJ, NJ makers, tedxnavesink 1 Comment
Our passions can take us on rare and unique journeys if we’re willing to follow them. That’s what some local makers learned as they’ve turned their hobbies into businesses. Monmouth County is full of creative people who make unique and useful products, and many of them will be on display at the annual Made […]
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makers, NJ, Red Bank, Red Bank NJ, tedxnavesink 8 Comments
Red Bank was recently named a town that everyone in New Jersey should visit. So how did a little-known, 2.2-square-mile town become one of the coolest places in the Garden State? By embracing its history and future at the same time. While it hasn’t always been trendy, Red Bank has always been loved. Loved by […]
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Ben Heck, Ben Heckendorn, Benjamin Heckendorn, makers, makers movement, NJ, tedxnavesink, tinker 0 Comment
Benjamin Heckendorn, or Ben Heck as he fondly refers to himself, was a graphic artist, only dabbling in electronics. Eventually, his hobby became his career, and he’s been working in electronics and technology full time since 2004. Over the years, Ben has repurposed used video game parts, designed pinball machines, and educated and inspired kids about electronics. […]
