The eighth NVP Labs group raises the total number of portfolio companies to 82 and represents a cumulative investment of more than $1.2 million.

WellCare of New Jersey, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Blue Foundry Bank, ZT Systems and the Hudson County Chamber Foundation are among the companies and organizations pitching in for the fight against COVID-19.

According to the firm, the move gives it leverage to “operate in the digital world,” while also expanding its ability to gain new customers.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum is donating $5 to pandemic relief from the sale of dolls bearing the likenesses of eight governors, along with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx; elsewhere, Verizon contributed $1 million to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund.

The event will focus on how to reopen the economy by building solutions to facilitate virtual experiences, crowd monitoring, telemedicine and symptom tracking.

The Cranbury-based UX and UI provider is offering resources and expertise to support people and organizations currently working on pandemic-related technology projects.

"At Vonage, we know that a siloed system can't compare to a single, proven communications provider," said Jay Patel, chief product officer for Vonage, in a prepared statement. "With our integrated experience, we have transcended the boundaries of internal and external communications with one single interface for a consistent, effortless user experience for business communication."

The company will develop a solution to collect data from critical building infrastructure systems including HVAC, mechanical systems, communication systems and more.

"The need for objective sources of information and insight has never been more critical as businesses deal with both operational and strategic challenges driven by the shift to technology-driven business models," said Mack Brothers.

Scheduled for May 5 at 11:00 a.m., the program will feature Karen Yankovich, the CEO of Uplevel Media, a LinkedIn marketing firm focused on digital strategies.

The company – whose customers include Uber, Costco and Burger King – has plans to double its employee base at the site by the end of the year.