South Jersey BIZ - Issue #9 (September 2025)

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United Way_small biz profile_0925 - FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 9 / 3 / 25 4 : 11 PM Page 1 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION “ There’s a lot of change affecting nonprofits right now , ” she says . “ When businesses are SMALL thriving and families feel hopeful about their future , that’s a sign of a strong community . BUSINESS Nonprofits are often the backbone — helping PROFILE peoplemeet basic needs and getting them on the journey to economic prosperity . Today more than ever , every type of support mat - ters . ” On the horizon , United Way of Greater Mercer County ( UWGMC ) is offering FREE tax preparation services throughout the county and at its office in Hamilton . And early next year , UWGMC will host its annual United in United Way of Impact Awards — an evening that celebrates the contributions of local business and phil - anthropic leaders . “ We’re an organization that is willing to Greater Mercer County partner , ” says Toussaint . “ If you’re looking for team - building opportunities , to increase brand he most effective community impact UWGMC partners with businesses , non - awareness or have a measurable impact in manifests when the community itself profits , and organizations of all sizes , bringing the community as a whole , let’s talk . ” Tcollaborates , and this instrumental togetherlegislators , community leaders , families , approach has been coordinated by United Way andindividuals to drive meaningful change . As of Greater Mercer County ( UWGMC ) for over the hub for collective action , it helps align United Way of Greater 80 years . Recognizing the multifaceted and valuesand resources so that everyone can play Mercer County always evolving needs of a community , the arole in strengthening Mercer County . Hamilton organizationprovides extensive resources that Presidentand CEO Sandra Toussaint explains support economic mobility , youth opportunity , thatright now , it is essential to get involved by | ( 609 ) 896 - 1912 UWGMC.org health and wellness and so much more . contributing “ time , talent and treasure . ” SMALL Community Planning BUSINESS PROFILE and Advocacy Council proactive , well - connected network can With more than 300 agencies and organi - do incredible things by leveraging the zationsin its network , CPAC’s firsthand knowledge Askills , resources and dedication to positive ofhow to connect people to the best resources change found within its wide - reaching con - ensuresthe best results . nections , which is what the Community Planning “ We’realso the liaison between county , state and Advocacy Council ( CPAC ) has endeavored and federal , so we receive dollars from those to do since 1958 . differentlevels to then give and facilitate throughout “ Our main focus and goal is to bring grass - the community , ” Wemple says . “ The impact is roots nonprofits together , and help build non - incredible , and helps other nonprofits meet the profits to fulfill all areas of the community to needsof the community . ” build stronger communities , ” explains President Withso many partners and supporters advanc - & CEO Anita Wemple . ing CPAC’s mission , recognizing those forces of Housing needs , prevention , maternal and good is an opportunity the nonprofit eagerly mental health , early childhood and senior services seizesthrough its annual fundraising Civic Leadership are all among the service organizations it supports , Gala , taking place Oct . 10th . President & CEO Anita Wemple inaddition to efforts and programs that proactively “ It’sa great time to just acknowledge all the empower its neighbors — like the upcoming Oct . people and organizations that are doing great 25 community resource fair made possible by a thingsin our communities , ” affirms Wemple . “ It is Community Planning grant from the Campbell’s Foundation . so powerful to see the kind of nominations that and Advocacy Council “ We do a lot of advocacy and education , comein … from a lifetime achievement for people Serving South Jersey which is really making sure that the community who’ve been doing this work for a long time to ( 856 ) 663 - 3998 | CPACSJ.org hasa voice , ” Wemple adds . young people who are making an impact already . ” SouthJerseyBiz.net | VOLUME 15 ISSUE 9 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | 11

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TM Engineering third - FINAL_Layout 1 9 / 3 / 25 4 : 31 PM Page 1 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ENGINEERING SHOWCASE PROFILE Glenn Gerken , PE , PP , CME , Client Manager , Community and Land Development T & M Associates rom a high school mechanical - drawing class , to rebuilding bridges and expanding Froadways in Vietnam with the Army Corps of Engineers , to spending a decade methodically resolving a municipality’s septic failures , Glenn Gerken has seen the civil engineering landscape from an array of perspectives for almost 60 years . The ability to evaluate projects from every perspective stems from extensive experience in designing , developing , managing , and leading a wide range of infrastructural initiatives — combined with the insight gained as a company shareholder . “ When you know how to start a job and what it’s going to take to get to the finish line , you can anticipate what you’re going to have to look out for , ” he explains . “ It makes it a lot easier to manage a job from start to finish . ” In witnessing the industry’s evolution , tech - nology makes for an especially notable shift . Working with the next generation has emphasized how ubiquitous computer - assisted procedures have become — a far cry from the trusty slide rule that took Gerken from classroom tests to live project sites . One thing that hasn’t changed , though , is the necessity of approaching a project with long - range , careful considerations . “ There’s nothing worse than starting a project , having it all designed and getting ready to go into construction , and then you have 20 people at a town council meeting with a million reasons why it shouldn’t be done there , ” he begins . “ The last thing you want to do is degrade somebody’s property value or create an inconvenience for people who live there . ” An approach grounded in foresight and metic - ulous planning yields advantages such as sus - tainability , reliability , improved safety and cost efficiency over time . T & M Associates Middletown ( 732 ) 671 - 6400 TAndMAssociates.com 12 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | VOLUME 15 ISSUE 9 | SouthJerseyBiz.net

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