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.

Its latest deal – the fourth in more than a year – adds 850 software engineers to the company's growing U.S. delivery centers.

This location marks the third in the state for the talent and solutions firm, which provides consulting, contract and direct-hire services to more than 40 markets worldwide.

PSEG and the NJ Tech Council are teaming up for startup competition, which boasts a $50,000 cash prize.