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Most County government offices to close for Election Day

TRENTON, N.J. — Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in observance of Election Day.

 

The Mercer County Clerk’s Office, 209 South Broad St., will be closed for regular business on Election Day but will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to perform election duties. Completed mail-in ballots can be delivered to the Mercer County Board of Elections, 930 Spruce St. in Lawrence (next to Trenton Farmers Market), until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

 

The following County facilities will remain open on Election Day: Trenton-Mercer Airport (except administrative offices), Correction Center, Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services Communications Center. Also open for business will be four branches of the Mercer County Library system: Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence Headquarters and West Windsor, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; all other branches will be closed.

 

The following Mercer County Park Commission facilities will be open on Election Day: Ice Skating Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for public skating; Tennis Center, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; all five County golf courses, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Mercer County Stables, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Wildlife Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for patient drop-off, by appointment only. The Tulpehaking Nature Center, Howell Living History Farm and Park Commission administrative offices will be closed. For more information on Park Commission facilities, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

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International artists exhibit at the Watchung Arts Center

The NJ Photography Forum opens its 28th Annual Photography Exhibit, Our Best, online and in person on Nov. 1, 2022. Seventy-five works by 44 artists were chosen for this year’s show from hundreds of entries which came from across the U.S and around the globe.

 

The show will remain available online until Jan. 15, 2023. The in-person exhibit will be on display at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ from Nov. 2, through Dec. 10, 2022.

 

The link to access the exhibit:  New Jersey Photography Forum | 2022 International Photography Exhibit/Watchung Art Center/Nov. 1 – Nov. 20, 2022 (njphotoforum.com)

 

Nancy Ori, director of the Photography Forum and the curator of the exhibit was very enthusiastic about the response to the call for submissions and says, “the emotional impact of the pieces range from mysterious and thought provoking, to stunning black and whites and digitally enhanced pieces, to traditional and beautiful color works. The variety of creative ideas and processing techniques has produced an interesting show with many more pieces which we can accommodate because of the format of the show.”

The public is invited to attend an online conference via Zoom moderated by the curator to review the exhibit and hear from some of the artists on Nov. 12, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. eastern time. Contact Nancy Ori to get the link.

 

At the same time as the Our Best exhibit is in the Main Gallery of the Watchung Art Center, the New Jersey Photography Forum will also be showing The Best One, works by the members of the Forum’s Exhibit Committee in the more intimate downstairs gallery.

Both exhibits can be viewed during regular gallery hours. Visit the Watchung Arts Center website at: www.watchungarts.orgfor visitation requirements and times. Entrance is free at: 18 Stirling Rd. in Watchung, N.J. on the circle.

 

All the images will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Watchung Arts Center.

 

         Three years ago, The New Jersey Photography Forum celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. The group is dedicated to furthering the interests of professional and serious photographers living or working in the Metro area. Under the direction of Nancy Ori, the NJPF has grown to be the largest and most recognized group of fine art exhibiting photographers in the state.

 The monthly meetings are currently held virtually using Zoom and will return to their regular in-person sessions at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, when possible. Meeting attendees are encouraged to share expertise and advance their skills. At each meeting, member and guest photographers have an opportunity to share their work as well as have access to a wide variety of current creative and technical information through informal presentations and demonstrations. Exhibition possibilities within the fine art community are constantly being explored with the group producing as many as a dozen group exhibits each year at various venues. These opportunities have become an invaluable resource for Metro area photographers interested in becoming fine art exhibitors.

 

         The Watchung Arts Center offers new art exhibitions each month, performances of music, comedy, improv and classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance, yoga, and more. Visit their website at www.watchungarts.org.

 

         You can learn more about the New Jersey Photography Forum by visiting their web site at www.njphotoforum.com or by contacting Nancy Ori at nancyori@comcast.net

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Eight Mercer County residents win honors at New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show

TRENTON, N.J. — The 18 Mercer County residents participating in the 56th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, held Sept. 23 through Oct. 27 at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor, took home eight awards, including four first-place honors.

 

Photo: David Potts of Hamilton (second from left), who took top honors in the Works on Paper category, stands with other Professional Division first-place winners from around the state at the 2022 New Jersey Senior Art Show awards ceremony. They are flanked by Mercer County Commissioners Lucylle Walter (left) and Nina Melker. (Photo by Sarita Wilson).

The awards were presented at a ceremony attended by more than 250 artists and art lovers earlier this month at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake in West Windsor. The exhibit and award winners may be viewed online at www.njseniorarts.com.

 

The New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show is a project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage. The artwork on display represented the first-place winners from individual county art shows held earlier this year.

 

“I commend all of the artists whose work was on display at the state show and thank them for sharing their artistic talent with us,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.

 

Artists competed in 11 different mediums – acrylics, crafts, digital art, mixed media, oils, pastels, photography, prints, sculpture, watercolor and works on paper — in the Non-Professional or Professional divisions. All entries were original artworks created within the past three years. The 271 exhibiting artists representing 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties ranged in age from 60 to 101.

 

The exhibit was juried by a three-person panel of professional artists who selected first-, second- and third-place winners and honorable mentions in each category. Best in Show/Professional was awarded to Lisa Hendrickson (Burlington County) for her mixed media entry, “Wary: Living with Scarcity,” and Best in Show/Non-Professional was awarded to Susan Lauricella of Middlesex County for her watercolor entry, “She is Fragile and Beautiful.”

 

The following Mercer County residents were New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show winners:

1st Place Acrylic (Non-Pro)
Arcelio Brignoni of East Windsor for “Small Token”

1st Place Pastel (Non-Pro)
Vivienne Wingfield of Hopewell for “Hope Will Prevail”

1st Place Photography (Non-Pro)
William Boyles of West Windsor for “Plein Air 1776”

1st Place Works on Paper (Pro)
David Potts of Hamilton for “Peek-a-Boo!”

3rd Place Photography (Pro)
Maia Reim of West Windsor for “Dangling Conversation”

Honorable Mention Craft (Non-Pro)
Robin Levinson of Hamilton for “Polymer Clay Earrings”

Honorable Mention Craft (Pro)
Barry Hantman of Ewing for “Caribbean Blue”

Honorable Mention Works on Paper (Non-Pro) 
Susan Tsui of East Windsor for “Red Boat”

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Win daily prizes at PlayStar.com this Halloween with trick or treat game

Spend $50 playing slots at PlayStar.com for a shot at the hidden game and a chance to win free spins and Prizeout gift cards.

 

NEWARK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Get into the spirit of Halloween with a frightfully fun way to win prizes every day you play slots. From now until October 31, New Jersey online casino PlayStar is giving players the chance to play their exclusive, spook-tacular TRICK OR TREAT game to customers who spend $50 or more playing any slot in a 24-hour period.

The game is not available in the PlayStar lobby but will magically appear on the promotions page of your account once the promo’s conditions are met. Creepy, huh?

 

Then you’ll get to play on the game for a chance to win free spins or gift cards, will it be trick or treat?

 

We’re deadly serious when we say it’s shockingly easy to win free spins or $10 Prizeout gift cards each and every day.

 

This includes up to 100 free spins on our scarily popular Double Stacks slot from NetEnt.

 

PlayStar launched in New Jersey earlier this year with a mission to deliver an online gambling experience like no other for players across the USA. With a big focus on personalization, engagement and customer experience, the team plans to launch in Pennsylvania before the end of 2022.

 

Jon Bowden at PlayStar said: “Halloween is our favorite time of year at PlayStar.com, which is why we’ve got a few freaky surprises in store for our players this October. We have a host of Halloween-themed games in our lobby, like Raven’s Reveal, Halloween Jack, Lightning Horseman, but fans of the genre will be dying to check out our hidden TRICK OR TREAT game for a chance to win some spine-tingling prizes.”

ENDS

 

Editor’s notes:

ABOUT PLAYSTAR

PlayStar is a challenger online casino brand that promises to deliver a player experience like no other. We make the player feel like they are the star of the show through personalization, unique promotions, unrivalled loyalty rewards and superior customer service. PlayStar has recently launched in New Jersey, with Pennsylvania and additional states to follow next year.

 

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Mercer County Clerk offers early voting information and other election reminders

TRENTON, N.J. — As we near the 2022 General Election to be held on Nov. 8, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello would like to remind voters that in-person early voting locations will be open Oct. 29 – Nov. 6.

 

Early voting allows an individual to vote on a voting machine at any of the locations listed below during this nine-day period. Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.  Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.

 

Early Voting Locations, Mercer County

TRENTON – Trenton Fire Department – 244 Perry St., Trenton NJ 08618*

HAMILTON – Colonial Fire Company – 801 Kuser Road, Hamilton NJ 08619*

LAWRENCE – Mercer County Lawrence Library – 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence NJ 08648

PENNINGTON – Pennington Fire Company – 120 Bromel Place, Pennington NJ 08534

PRINCETON – Princeton Shopping Center – Unit #260, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton NJ 08540

EAST WINDSOR – Mercer County Hickory Corner Library – 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor NJ 08520

EWING – Mercer County Office Park – 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ 08638

 

When seeking election information, know that the New Jersey Division of Elections (https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/) and the Mercer County election offices — the Clerk’s Office, the Board of Elections and the Superintendent of Elections — have the most up-to-date and verifiable information.

 

For new voters who wish to vote at the polls on Election Day, it is recommended that they verify their polling place by checking the poll address on their sample ballot as some locations have changed due to redistricting. To view the complete list of polling locations, click here.

 

How can I track the progress of my ballot?

Voters can visit https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-track-my-ballot.shtml to see the progress of their mail-in ballots. If you do not already have a “My Voter Record” account, you will need to set up an account here. This website allows voters to see if their ballot has been received, rejected or accepted by the Board of Elections. It will show you the date mailed and date received back to the Board of Elections. However, the “Track My Ballot” tool is not updated with final information, as to whether a ballot was counted or rejected, until after the election is certified.

 

Ballots can be rejected for a number of reasons, the most prevalent being a missing or non-matching signature. Some Mercer County voters will receive letters from the Mercer County Board of Elections over the coming weeks to advise them of signature deficiencies in their Vote-by-Mail ballots. Under New Jersey State law, a voter who receives a “cure” letter has the opportunity to update his or her signature in order for his/her vote to be counted in the Nov. 8 General Election. “Cure” letters will be accepted untilNov. 17. A missing or non-matching signature is the only reason, by law, that a ballot can be “cured” and then counted. For more information on cure ballots, please call the Mercer  Board of Elections at609-989-6522.

 

On Election evening, results will be available for everyone who wants to view them at https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk/

 

For additional information regarding the 2022 General Election, please visit the Mercer County Clerk’s websitehereor call609-989-6494 or 609-6495.To reach the Board of Elections, please call609-989-6522or visithttps://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections

 

*The Trenton and Hamilton locations have changed since 2021. Also, there is no longer a location in West Windsor.*

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ExtensisHR wins multiple Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards

HR provider earns recognition for DEI practices, employee well-being, and professional development

 

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #HR—ExtensisHR, a nationally recognized Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR Outsourcing (HRO) services provider, proudly announces it has earned three 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards. Issued by research company Energage, these awards celebrate organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture.

ExtensisHR has received highest honors in the following categories:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Celebrates organizations that are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive place to work, no matter one’s background.
  • Employee Well-Being: Celebrates organizations that put the health and wellness of their employees at the center of their company culture.
  • Professional Development: Celebrates organizations that focus on developing their employees’ careers and enable them to grow professionally.

 

“It’s always a privilege to be acknowledged by our team members for prioritizing their workplace well-being and professional growth,” said David Pearson, Senior Vice President of People and Culture at ExtensisHR. “Our people work tirelessly to help our customers create the best possible work environment for their employees, and we demonstrate that commitment to our workforce as well by creating a safe, inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Knowing this award is once again based on employee feedback makes it that much more meaningful.”

 

This is the third culture-focused award ExtensisHR has received this year, first being named a Top Workplace in New Jersey by NJ.com, followed by earning a Great Place to Work® Certification™. For over 25 years, ExtensisHR has adopted a people-first mentality, offering employees ample paid time-off, affordable and comprehensive health benefits, competitive wages, access to a 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match, student loan reimbursement, professional development resources, and many other work-life balance perks. ExtensisHR also continues to set the standard on creating initiatives that enhance social connection and team building through complimentary drinks and snacks, company sponsored lunches, community give back programs, and other thoughtful events.

 

The company strongly champions diversity in its team culture, launching a DEI Committee as part of its longstanding commitment to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to grow their careers. ExtensisHR actively uses insights from this committee to increase the diversity of its leadership team and staff, create greater consistency and equity across the organization, and recruit, train, mentor, and offer career opportunities to people of all backgrounds and demographics.

 

“Top Workplaces is a beacon of light for organizations as well as a sign of resiliency and impressive performance,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business.”

 

About ExtensisHR

Founded in 1997, ExtensisHR is a leading national Certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR Outsourcing (HRO) solution provider, focused on delivering exceptional customer service. We specialize in tailored HR solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, with a comprehensive portfolio including human resources, benefits, payroll, Work Anywhere™ technology, risk and compliance, employee management, recruiting, and more. To learn more or to become a broker or business partner, visit: www.extensishr.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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ExtensisHR

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County of Mercer to devote $3M in ARPA funds to assist local municipalities

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and County Commissioner Chair Nina D. Melker together announced Tuesday that Mercer County will set aside $3 million from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to assist Mercer municipalities.

Courtesy photo: Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and County Commissioner Chair Nina D. Melker present a ceremonial check for $3 million to Mercer County mayors. Front, from left: Hopewell Borough Mayor Paul Anzano, Commissioner Lucylle Walter, Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann, Commissioner Melker and County Executive Hughes. Rear, Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin, Commissioner Samuel Frisby and Lawrence Mayor John Ryan.

 

The funds will support county programs and services aimed at older adults, veterans and people with disabilities.

 

“Commissioner Melker and I are pleased to further support our 12 towns, and these funds for the municipalities will go a long way toward supporting our residents in need,” Mr. Hughes said at a news conference at Mercer County’s Hopewell Valley Golf Club.

 

“This set-aside grant program to provide additional funds directly to our local municipalities is a win for all of our residents and taxpayers here in Mercer County,” Chair Melker added.

 

Specifically, the funds set-aside must be used to support, create or augment municipal programs and services in the areas of health, social services and transportation.

 

The program will be administered by GrantWorks, the firm managing the county ARPA allocation, which provides ARPA program compliance, documentation management and reporting.

Under the federal ARPA, Mercer County received $71.25 million in fiscal recovery funds intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

“As decided through a collaborative process, Mercer County plans to distribute our allocation in such a way to ensure we touch as many of our residents as possible, especially those most disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the County Exec. added.

 

Among the county programs under development are a new grant assistance program for small businesses; more transportation opportunities to job sites; and expungement services to give those who are eligible a fresh start. The county is also creating a more robust health department in response to numerous public health challenges.

 

“Commissioner Melker and I recognize that meaningful and effective change can only occur when we work together, and we are excited to hear from the mayors about projects, programs and solutions that will strengthen our communities,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

“The collaboration between the County Administration, the Commissioner Board and our local elected leaders is a perfect example how together we can work diligently in the best interests of our residents,” Chair Melker added.

 

In attendance were Mayors Janice Mironov, East Windsor; Bert Steinmann, Ewing; Jeff Martin, Hamilton; Paul Anzano, Hopewell Borough; John Ryan, Lawrence; and Courtney Peters-Manning, Hopewell Township. County Commissioners attending were Lucylle Walter, Terrance Stokes and Samuel Frisby.

 

Also in attendance were individuals representing the disability and disability rights community including Steve Cook, Executive Director, of The Arc Mercer, along with staff and clients; from the veterans’ community, Larry Rosenthal, New Jersey State Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, and Luddie Austin, State Commander of the New Jersey VFW; and members of the aging community.

 

In addition to the Mercer County ARPA allocation, municipalities received the following in ARPA funds:

East Windsor: $2,680,560
Ewing: $6,070,873
Hamilton: $16,894,038
Hightstown, $521,023
Hopewell Borough: $187,230
Hopewell Township: $1,741,165
Lawrence: $3,186,161
Pennington: $253,046
Princeton: $6,057,088
Robbinsville: $1,428,591
Trenton: $73,786,424
West Windsor: $2,740,187

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Tanishq hosts a festive trunk show in New Jersey, USA

Event features over 2000 pieces of thoughtfully curated designs showcasing the celebrated beauty of authentic Indian heritage and craftsmanship

 

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #ComingSoon — Diwali and Dhanteras are unlike any other time of the year, with every celebration steeped in tradition and jewelry serving as a shining symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity.

 

In celebration of this festive season, Tanishq- India’s largest jewelry retail brand, decided to celebrate with the discerning customers of the region. The brand is hosting a festive trunk show in New Jersey.

 

Taking place at Lake Chateau Banquets, 1002 US.9 North Woodbridge, the event starts from October 18th to 31st and showcases an array of latest collections in gold and diamond, precious gemstones including Polki, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, set in 18kt and 22kt gold.


From gold jewelry made with traditional art forms like Ras Reva, and Polki jewelry that’s truly stunning to jewelry inspired by Indian paintings, the New Jersey Trunk Show has something for everyone and your every jewelry need. And that’s not all. Tanishq is also giving away exciting offers with every purchase. Now, customers can avail up to 20% off* on making charges of gold jewelry and on diamond jewelry value. *T&C Apply

 

“The festive season is a very special time for us at Tanishq, as it brings together joy, tradition and people. This Trunk Show is our way of showing our customers in the USA just how much we’d like to be a part of their celebrations with a bigger & exquisite range of jewelry,” said Vandana Bhalla, Marketing Head – International Business Division, Titan Company Ltd.

 

“The Trunk Show also showcases the extent of Tanishq’s offering to our customers in the USA and gives them a grand opportunity to shop ahead of our store launch in New Jersey, in time for Diwali. From a wonderful shopping experience to range and the duration of the trunk show itself, everything that makes a Tanishq special is channeled into this exhibit, because we didn’t want to miss any opportunity to interact & celebrate with our customers,” said Amrit Pal Singh, Business Head – North America at Titan Company.

 

New Jersey is all set to get Tanishq USA’s flagship store. Customers can visit and shop at 1429 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, New Jersey as Tanishq brings with them jewelry that captures the essence of Indian heritage.

 

Website : www.tanishq.co.in
Social Media: @tanishqusa

Tanishq New Jersey Trunk Show Address: Tanishq Trunk Show, Lake Chateau Banquets, 1002 US.9 North Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095

*The event is free and open to the public*

 

About Tanishq

Tanishq, India’s largest jewelry retail brand from the TATA Group, has been synonymous with superior craftsmanship, exclusive designs, inimitable customer service and guaranteed product quality for over two decades.

 

At Tanishq, jewelry is not just a product but a manifestation of artistry and our exquisite range of gold & diamond jewelry strikes the perfect balance between traditional charm and contemporary appeal. With designs that capture the beauty and celebration of all special occasions, Tanishq aims to be an integral part of every woman’s journey. Attesting to this commitment towards excellence, in 2019, Tanishq has been awarded the title of The Most Trusted Jewelry Brand in India by the Trust Research Advisory.

 

Tanishq currently has a presence of 350+ stores and is India’s largest jewelry retail brand with an extremely high brand recall.

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Raspberry Blush 2008-30 takes center stage as the Benjamin Moore color of the year 2023

The Color Trends 2023 Palette Puts Bold Color in the Spotlight with Eight Standout Hues

 

MONTVALE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #ColorTrends2022–Benjamin Moore, North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand, released its Color of the Year 2023 as Raspberry Blush 2008-30 – a saturated red-orange that enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic color. This vivacious color is unapologetic in its boldness as it encourages a confident color statement.


“People are ready to bring color back into the home, taking a step outside their color comfort zones,” said Andrea Magno, Color Marketing & Development Director at Benjamin Moore. “Raspberry Blush 2008-30 and the Color Trends 2023 palette empower the use of statement colors that deliver delight and personality, while transforming rooms for incredible results.”

 

To commemorate this year’s selection, Benjamin Moore enlisted renowned electro-funk duo Chromeo to underscore the upbeat and optimistic tone of the palette and the dynamic role color plays in self-expression, much like music. Debuting today, Chromeo’s new song, ‘Raspberry Blush’ celebrates the positivity and enjoyment of life that both color and music can influence. Designers and DIYers alike can experience the Color Trends 2023 palette at events taking place in select cities, and explore eight curated playlists that reflect the personality of each color and the spirit of the palette on Spotify.

 

Leaning into deeply saturated colors with undeniable charisma, the Color Trends 2023 palette celebrates the use of color to influence dramatic transformations. As living spaces are often an expression of individuality and personal style, the palette emboldens designers and homeowners to take color to unexpected places using eight Benjamin Moore paint colors:

  • Raspberry Blush 2008-30
  • Conch Shell 052
  • Wenge AF-180
  • Cinnamon 2174-20
  • New Age 1444
  • Starry Night Blue 2067-20
  • North Sea Green 2053-30
  • Savannah Green 2150-30

 

To learn more about the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year and Color Trends 2023 palette, order color samples or to locate a Benjamin Moore retailer, visit benjaminmoore.com. For more information, search #ColorTrends2023 on social media channels including Instagram (@benjaminmoore), Facebook (Benjamin Moore Paints), Pinterest (Benjamin Moore), YouTube (BenjaminMoorePaints), TikTok (benjaminmoore) and Twitter (@Benjamin_Moore).

 

About Benjamin Moore

Founded in 1883, Benjamin Moore is North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand. A leading manufacturer of premium quality residential and commercial coatings, Benjamin Moore maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. The portfolio spans the brand’s flagship paint lines including Aura®, Regal® Select, Ultra Spec®, ben®, ADVANCE®, ARBORCOAT® and more. Benjamin Moore is renowned for its expansive color collection of more than 3,500 colors, and its design tools for consumers and professionals alike, including the Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio® app. Benjamin Moore paints are available exclusively from 7,500 locally owned and operated paint, decorating and hardware retailers throughout the United States and Canada as well as 75 countries globally.

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Kimberly Flores

Benjamin Moore

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Beyond Fifteen Communications, Inc. makes internal promotion and adds three new employees

Leading Orange County Marcom Firm Brings on Strategic New Hires and Announces Internal Promotion to Bolster Offerings and Better Serve its Growing Client Roster

 

IRVINE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #Agency—Beyond Fifteen Communications, Inc. (Beyond Fifteen), an Orange County-based full-service public relations (PR), digital marketing, social media and influencer marketing agency has hired three new employees located in Florida, Texas and New Jersey to widen its footprint and strengthen its U.S. service offerings.

 

In addition, after three years at the agency and countless high-profile earned media successes on behalf of some of the firm’s largest clients, eleven-year industry veteran, Jennifer Magaña, was promoted to senior account executive, PR division lead.


“Over the last year, more new brands have sought out our services to efficiently and effectively reach targeted audiences to grow brand awareness, support lead generation programs and bolster sales,” said Leslie Licano, Beyond Fifteen co-founder. “To complement the strengths of our current team and support growth, we have added three new hires that bring specific experience in social content creation, execution and measurement to help our clients reach their business goals. In addition, we are proud to re-invest in our PR division with the promotion of Jennifer to focus even more heavily on the strategic, systematic and ongoing improvement of our team’s proven public relations competency.”

 

Brianne Giordano brings four years of agency experience to her new role as digital advertising specialist. She has worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, executive teams and businesses to successfully market their products, services and brands and is skilled at developing creative strategies and innovative solutions to help level-up client results.

 

Brelyn Bashrum joined the team as an account coordinator following her graduation from Texas Tech University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in advertising with a minor in public relations. During her first few months with the firm, she has already contributed to the successes of both the digital and PR teams, and agency clients have benefitted from her strong writing skills and ability to develop messaging that resonates with their audiences.

 

Connor Emert brings both traditional and digital marketing prowess to his role at Beyond Fifteen. As a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations and a minor in writing and rhetoric, he has continued to stay current with industry trends and earned a certificate in Google Display Ads and SEO during his first months with the agency. He has also contributed to some of the firm’s strongest media wins including Men’s Health, MSN and Best Life Online, and has drafted top-performing digital content.

 

Since joining Beyond Fifteen in 2019, Jennifer Magaña has landed coverage for clients in leading publications, including Forbes, Good Day LA, Inc., MSN, USA Today, Yahoo! News and Business Insider, and has been a strong leader and mentor to junior staff. As the firm’s new media relations lead, she is responsible for the oversight and continual improvement of Beyond Fifteen’s earned media division as part of the organization’s senior leadership team.

 

Beyond Fifteen’s recent growth will support its roster of more than 24 client brands including publicly traded solar provider, Sunworks; B-Corporation financial institution, Beneficial State Bank; the father of modern infidelity counseling, Dr. Talal Alsaleem; and prosthetic limb innovator, Xtremity.

 

“Not only has Beyond Fifteen been able to add new clients, but we have grown existing client scopes of work enabling them to benefit from a full-funnel, omni-channel marketing approach,” notes Beyond Fifteen co-founder, Lauren Ellermeyer. “Thanks to its continued growth, our agency has been able to not only create new jobs, but also offer internal development opportunities and cross-functional training to ensure our team continues to learn new skills in order to further enhance the value we deliver to clients.”

 

To learn more about Beyond Fifteen, visit www.beyondfifteen.com.

 

ABOUT BEYOND FIFTEEN COMMUNICATIONS: Beyond Fifteen Communications, Inc., an Orange County, Calif.-based firm launched in 2009, is a progressive, full-service public relations, digital marketing, social media and influencer marketing agency dedicated to providing powerful, goal-driven communications solutions that exceed client expectations and deliver far more than 15 minutes of fame. Beyond Fifteen combines the talent, capability and reach of a mega-agency with the personal service and dedication of a boutique firm. It is laser-focused on achieving measurable results for every client it serves. Follow Beyond Fifteen on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. For more information, visit www.beyondfifteen.com.

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Leslie Licano, Beyond Fifteen Communications, Inc.

leslie@beyondfifteen.com | 949-733-8679 x 101