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  • Learning to manage

    Rutgers program helps fill need to train state’s business professionals. • Mini-MBA takes its place at the head of the class(es) • Training cutbacks put human capital at risk By: Jon Steele    More than 50 years ago, the state Legislature passed legislation requiring Rutgers — which is, after all, THE state university — to provide management education…

  • Mini-MBA takes its place at the head of the class(es)

    Learning to manage    The Center for Management Development’s new, and already very popular, Mini-MBA series in Business Essentials comprises a dozen half-day modules covering business strategy, finance and accounting, human resources, marketing, and operations and technology. The curriculum includes:    • Excellence in Leadership    • Strategic Human Resource Management    • Understanding Corporate Finance    • Strategic Cost Analysis and Decision-making    • Strategic…

  • Louis Verbeyst

    Was former owner of Verbeyst French Dry Cleaners in Princeton.    Louis Verbeyst, 84, long-time owner of Verbeyst French Dry Cleaners in Princeton and resident of Mount Rose in Hopewell Township, died Monday in Princeton.    Born in West Hoboken, he was orphaned as a baby and adopted by a cousin, the late Frank Verbeyst and his…

  • Princeton chained?

    Actually, independents and regional chains overwhelmingly outnumber the nationals in downtown Princeton. By: Jennifer Potash    A generation ago, a Princetonian could do all the weekly shopping downtown — from buying Sunday dinner at Davidson’s food market to picking up a child’s school supplies at Woolworth.    Today, those stables are gone — replaced by specialty stores…

  • Parking woes? Zipcar may be part of solution

    New car-sharing concept proves popular in Princeton. By: Jennifer Potash    The concept of ride-sharing might seem a hard sell, but some Princeton residents are actually sharing cars — all with the goal of reducing traffic in the congested borough.    About 25 Princeton Borough and Princeton Township residents, including many affiliated with the Institute for Advanced…

  • WW cops plan close shave for charity

    By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — Several members of the Police Department have volunteered to have their heads shaved as part of the Sunshine Foundation’s annual Razorthon, a fund-raiser to benefit chronically and terminally ill children.    The officers currently are seeking sponsors for the event, which will take place 6 p.m. April 4 at Angeloni’s…

  • Arts Council unveils new expansion plans

    Group seeking community opinion. By: Jennifer Potash    Getting a grip on community opinion on The Arts Council of Princeton’s expansion plans may be similar to capturing rays of sunlight on a river.    The arts organization formally revealed its concept proposal to the public Sunday to seek suggestions, likes and dislikes.    Over 50 people, including supporters…

  • Pirate girls battle to end in loss

    WW-PS fall behind early in CJ III hoops loss By: Bob Nuse    TINTON FALLS — Even though her team trailed by 16 points at the end of the first quarter, Beth Fitzpatrick knew there was no way her team was about to give up.    "I think they showed how much character they have," said Fitzpatrick,…

  • Winter takes its toll on heating bills

       MONROE — There’s little question that seniors residing in Monroe — many of them with all-electric homes — are having a cold and expensive winter. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — There’s little question that seniors residing in Monroe — many of them with all-electric homes — are having a cold and expensive winter.    Council President…