North East Patrons - Concrete Industry Management Announces Wine Gala

Jamie Gentoso, Chairwoman of the NE CIM Patrons, announced the organization’s 6th Annual Wine Benefit Dinner for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology on March 9th, 2013 at Valbella Restaurant in New York City. Ms. Gentoso said, “This magnificent event will feature some of Manhattan’s most mouthwatering food and a tasting of five different delicious wines from the West Coast. Each year the event never fails to dazzle or delight.”

“Over the last five years, the NECIM has raised over $400,000 to provide students with scholarships and industry opportunities”, said Larry Silvi, Wine Dinner Event Chairman. “This year’s event promises to deliver the same resources to the Students in the program that need it most.”

“Now in its sixth year at NJIT, the program has grown to be the 2nd largest CIM program in the country”, added Ms. Gentoso. “It is through the efforts of both the Faculty and its Patrons that we will strive to be number one.”

The Concrete Industry Management Program

The objective of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program is to produce graduates grounded in the basics of concrete’s production techniques and its use in a multitude of construction applications. In addition, graduates acquire a minor in business administration. A CIM degree is designed to provide the graduate with a broad array of initial opportunities within the industry that include sales, operations, technical services, project, production and concrete construction management. CIM students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the concrete industry, its production techniques and construction applications through typical classroom-style learning, as well as hands-on experience through an array of internship opportunities.

Ms. Gentoso concluded by adding “this year’s event promises to once again be a who’s who of industry participants as well as political decision makers. Last year Governor Corbett of Pennsylvania attended and we are hoping to add Governor Christie to the list of attendees in 2013.”

This year we have attained a special rate at a gorgeous boutique hotel in lower Manhattan, The Standard, giving guests an opportunity to spend a fantastic weekend in The City! For more information about the benefit dinner, the program at NJIT, and/or how you might get involved contact Bill Layton at 609-393-3352 or Anlee Orama at (973) 596-6067.

Visit www.concretedegree.com for more information on the Concrete Industry Management program.