Business Partnerhip Announces Economic Vitality Award Recipients

The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) will recognize PIM Brands LLC and the Somerset Patriots as recipients of the 2021 Economic Vitality Awards, recognizing their leadership in enhancing the economic competitiveness of Somerset County.

The Economic Vitality Awards will be presented at the Somerset County Business Partnership Annual Meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue in Somerset, New Jersey.

• PMI Brands is the world’s largest maker of real fruit snacks and related products and one of the world’s largest makers of chocolate and non-chocolate confections, and other delicious snack foods and treats. Currently ranked as #40 on Candy Industry Magazine’s “Global Top 100” confectionery companies in the world, PIM Brands Inc. has also been named as one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies in the U.S.A. by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) four times. PIM is also ranked by Crain’s Business as one of the New York Metro Area’s 100 largest privately owned companies, and by NJBIZ as one of the State’s 50 largest privately held employers.

“We are extremely thankful and honored to be recognized, and receive the Somerset

County Business Partnership’s Economic Vitality Award,” said, Michael G. Rosenberg,

President and CEO of PIM Brands. “PIM Brands has called Somerset County home for

over 16 years, and we are proud that millions of families each day in the U.S.A. and

across the world, enjoy our Welch’s Fruit Snacks and our other great products, made

right here.”

• The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots compete in the Double-A Northeast League and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball.

“First and foremost, the Economic Vitality Award is a recognition of the community we

serve. We’ve always prided ourselves on being the hometown team and a strong

representative of the local business community. Now with our partnership with the

New York Yankees and Major League Baseball, we look forward to shining an even

brighter spotlight on why Somerset County is one of the best places in the state and

throughout the country to live, work, and play.” Patrick McVerry President/General

Manager of the Somerset Patriots.

Additionally, the SCBP will be honoring the “Top 40 Under 40” recipients; business people,

professionals, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and community leaders whose successes and

demonstrations of strong leadership have gone above and beyond within their jobs, families,

and community organizations. If you know someone that is deserving of this honor, please nominate them here: https://www.scbp.org/40-under-40/. Nominations are open now through Friday, October 15, 2021.

“The Business Partnership Annual Meeting is the largest and most important gathering of the business community bringing together leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to come together to network and honor a number of the most significant contributors to the economy of our region,” commented Business Partnership CEO, Chris Edwards.

Registration is $90 for Business Partnership members and $140 for non-members if purchased by Wednesday, November 24th. $115 for members and $165 for non-members thereafter. Reservations may be made by calling the Somerset County Business Partnership at 908-218-4300 or online at https://bit.ly/12-2021am.

Thank you for the support of major sponsors including the Presenting Sponsor: Fulton Bank. If you are interested is sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Meeting please visit https://bit.ly/ads-am.