By ROI-NJ Staff - April 12, 2021
Morris County was ranked as the healthiest county in New Jersey by the national organization countyhealthrankings.org — but the group stresses that the findings are from 2019 and thus had no data associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. That data will be present for the first time when next year’s rankings are released.  The rankings, now in their 10th year, attempt to measure not only the length of life — but the quality of it.

​CHICAGO – April 13, 2021 – United Airlines continues to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future with the launch of the first-of-its-kind Eco-Skies Alliance SM program. Working with the airline, more than a dozen leading global corporations will collectively contribute towards the purchase of approximately 3.4 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this year. With its nearly 80% emissions reductions on a lifecycle basis compared to conventional jet fuel, this is enough SAF to eliminate approximately 31,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or enough to fly passengers over 220 million miles. 

March 22, 2021 – Morristown, New Jersey – Coughlin Duffy LLP announced today it has changed its name to Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP. “This is an exciting time for our firm. We’re growing, we’re hiring, and we’re evolving our brand,” said Managing Partner Suzanne C. Midlige. “I want to be clear that while our name is changing, our services are not. As we embark on this next chapter, we look forward to continuing to grow our core practices – from insurance and reinsurance, to wealth management, employment and labor, corporate, commercial and commercial real estate – and to provide exceptional, cost-effective solutions to our clients’ legal needs.” ​

Vijay Solanki joined the Newmark team after being recently licensed as a commercial real estate agent. Prior to the pandemic, he received over 40 Trip Advisor 5-Star Reviews and awards from Hilton Hotels in both Hawaii and Manhattan for his exceptional service in hotel management. ​

by Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
MORRISTOWN, NJ — These days, Leslie Allen keeps herself isolated. The Morristown resident and real estate agent stays home and walks downstairs into her "command center" — or bunker, as she sometimes calls it — to conduct her work in a room without windows.
Allen's clients worry about the daunting processes of buying or selling a home. And she'll tell them to pause and attack things one step at a time. The mindset carries over from her historic accomplishment 40 years ago. In 1981, Allen became the first Black woman to win a significant pro-tennis tournament since Althea Gibson in 1958.

Read story here: https://patch.com/new-jersey/morristown/morristown-resident-looks-back-making-history-through-tennis 

Florham Park N.J. – The Morris County Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Tom Serluco, a partner at audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG, LLP as its 2021 chair, as well as its 2021 slate of officers.

• Trish O’Keefe, president of Morristown Medical Center and vice president of Atlantic Health System, will serve as immediate past chair. She served as board chair for 2019-2020.
• Deidre Wheately-Liss, a principal at the law firm Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., will serve as vice chair, moving up from secretary.
• Tom Lyons, senior vice president, chief financial officer of Provident Bank and Provident Financial Services, Inc., will remain as treasurer.
• Tony Iacono, president of County College of Morris, has been added to the officer slate and will serve as secretary.
• Jason Waldstein, a partner at legal services firm Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP, also is new to the officers and will serve as board attorney.

Recognition achieved as a result of high degree of proficiency demonstrated in both Technology and Business Services. Macrosoft Inc, has been awarded Gold Certification in the Microsoft Partner Program for the 14th successive year. With the highest level of competence and expertise in Microsoft technologies, the organization is focused on providing world-class services to its clients on all initiatives. ​

LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA ESTABLISHES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PARSIPPANY POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE Morris County, NJ – The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is excited to announce the creation of a new partnership with the Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) and is bringing the Y to Parsippany beginning with two new programs. The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is a community organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Parsippany PAL maintains these same tenets, which makes this partnership a truly outstanding one. ​

​Florham Park N.J. – Feb. 23, 2021 – The Morris County Chamber of Commerce announced that TD Bank has agreed to be the platinum sponsor the chamber’s Women in Business Program for 2021, including the program’s four annual signature events featuring prominent keynote speakers. The first 2021 event was held Friday, Feb. 19, and featured Dr. Lise Maguire, author of “Flashback Girl.”
 
The Women in Business Program (WIB) offers businesswomen an opportunity to grow within an atmosphere created specifically for them and to meet professional women from all sectors and sizes of businesses who face similar issues and challenges as do they, according to its mission statement. As one of its signature programs, the Morris Chamber’s WIB program offers networking opportunities and events that bring women together to hear from inspiring speakers.
 
“TD's commitment to advancing women in leadership aligns to our Diversity & Inclusion values,”
said Sarah Cole, senior vice president, market commercial credit manager at the bank. “At the heart of all we do at TD is a culture of care where everyone is seen, included, appreciated and supported. 

MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Feb. 18, 2021 – How will New Jersey’s largest city rebound post COVID-19? Four prominent female leaders in Newark, N.J., will share their 2021 priorities during Violet PR’s free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. EST. Executives, investors, developers and business owners with an interest in Newark’s success are invited to attend to learn more about urban innovation, economic development, education and the arts in the Brick City. ​

PARSIPPANY, NJ—Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. did not let the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic prevent them from giving back to their communities and engaging in several activities that demonstrate goodwill and boost morale. As in-person events became virtual, DDNJ sponsored nine of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s (classical) Couch Concerts and held its annual Community Impact Week in September. Associates had numerous opportunities to participate in virtual events and activities benefitting Wheeler Clinic, RAIN Foundation Shelter, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Zufall Health Veterans Program, and Rise Against Hunger. More than half of DDNJ’s associates volunteered with more than 20 agencies during Community Impact Week. ​