Changing of the Guard at Capital Harmony Works
The board of the Trenton-based non-profit Capital Harmony Works, which operates the Trenton Children’s Chorus, Music for the Very Young, and Trenton Music Makers, sent the following note to supporter announcing the appointment of an interim executive director.
We have some transition news that we would like to share with you.
As many of you know, Paul Chapin, President and CEO of Capital Harmony Works will be leaving us as of June 21. We are appreciative of his efforts and leadership during these last 11 months. As a lifelong educator, choral conductor and music director we will miss Paul’s mission focused mindset. As Paul moves on to new adventures, we would like to express our gratitude and wish him very well.
As we all know, the show must go on, so with that in mind, we are delighted to introduce Carolyn Biondi, who will be Capital Harmony Works’ Interim Executive Director.
Carolyn joins us with a full complement of nonprofit skills and leadership experience. Building on a career in fundraising and program management, she served as Executive Director of local nonprofit Arm In Arm for 8 years. In 2020 Carolyn formed Well Beyond, LLC, a consultancy providing organizational development and leadership coaching to local and national nonprofits. She is passionate about supporting organizations that help our community to thrive. Carolyn holds a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in social service administration from the University of Chicago.
We understand that transitions can be difficult and believe that Carolyn’s unique experience and approach will be a strong and positive influence on the organization. Carolyn’s strength-based and inclusive leadership style will provide a stable and positive environment for the staff to continue to fulfill our important mission and for the board to engage in a thoughtful executive search process.
Our success as an organization is not dependent on any single individual but rather on the collective efforts of our entire team. The strength and dedication of our whole team of Artistic Directors, Program Leaders, and Session Teachers and Staff will ensure that we will continue to move forward with excellence and confidence. The Board of Trustees is fully supportive and aligned with the mission, strategic plan, and supporting operational guidelines, established over the last 7+ years.
Capital Harmony Works has been an extraordinarily vibrant part of the New Jersey arts education community, and an example to youth choirs and orchestras throughout the United States, since the founding of Trenton Children’s Chorus in 1989, the founding of Trenton Community Music School/Trenton Music Makers in 1998, and finally their merger in 2022. We have so much to be proud of, so many reasons to thank you, and so many exciting things to anticipate.
We are very grateful for your partnership. As we navigate this transition, we invite you to share your thoughts and ideas with us to create a bright vision for the future. We hope you will remain open and engaged with the staff and board and continue to support our valuable programs. Please address any inquires to board@capitalharmony.works or executive@capitalharmony.works.
Crosstown Moves: DMI Group
Real estate investment company HRP Group recently celebrated the successful operations commencement of Dynamic Marketing Incorporated (DMI), now doing business as DMI Appliance Group, at HRP Mercer Logistics Park, a 132-acre, 1.23 million square foot sustainably built logistics hub at 1369 Lamberton Road in Hamilton. DMI occupies Building 1 on the logistics campus, which measures 846,078 square feet. To celebrate the start of the partnership between the two companies, HRP and DMI were joined by Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin and local officials and stakeholders for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility on June 7.
Positioned just 35 miles from Philadelphia, 65 miles from Manhattan, and in close proximity to the area’s significant seaport and airport infrastructure, nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population can be reached within a single day’s drive from HRP Mercer. Access to 2.48 million workers enhances the site’s value as an ideal location for both regional distribution and last mile logistics.
“We are thrilled to have DMI begin its operations at HRP Mercer,” said HRP Chief Investment Officer Andrew Chused. “DMI has been a fixture in the Hamilton Township community for a decade now, and we believe their track record as an industry leader makes them an ideal user for this state-of-the-art facility. We are also grateful to Mayor Martin and our partners in Hamilton Township for their ongoing support for our work to transform this former industrial site and create sustainable jobs and economic growth.”
DMI is a buying cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of independent consumer appliance dealers. Currently serving over 80 members with more than 90 showrooms across the Northeast, DMI enables independent dealers to remain competitive in major markets. DMI is strategically positioned to foster continued growth in the appliance industry by enhancing its range of services and operational efficiency. With a solid commitment to innovation and member success, DMI is dedicated to empowering its members to thrive and grow.
“DMI is dedicated to optimizing operations and boosting efficiencies to elevate our organization for our members. Moving to a new state-of-the-art warehouse with cross-docking and room to grow is a significant step towards our continued growth,” said DMI Executive Director Alan Joskowicz.
DMI’s occupancy of the building will result in 81 jobs remaining in Hamilton Township, with the potential to add hundreds of additional jobs in the future.
“We are thrilled DMI chose to stay in Hamilton and expand their operations here,” said Mayor Jeff Martin. “I also want to thank HRP for seeing a diamond in the rough by repurposing a decommissioned coal plant, cleaning it up, and turning it into something clean and useful. A special thanks to HRP for doing all the work with all skilled union and local workers.”
At the event, DMI recognized their business partners, including those who supported the grand opening: Whirlpool, GE Appliances, Nationwide Marketing Group, Samsung, Middleby Residential, BSH Home Appliance, Summit Appliance, Milestone Distributors, LG Electronics, Element Electronics, Friedrich Air Conditioning, AM Home Delivery, Fisher & Paykel, and HRP.
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