Trenton Mercer Airport Melinda Montgomery Airport Manager

"Our Airport  -  Your Airport"

When was the last time you considered the Trenton Mercer Airport?

I recently visited the Mercer County NJ owned airport and had the pleasure of a tour from Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery A.A.E. (Accredited Airport Executive) A VERY BIG DEAL!  Melinda J. Montgomery is 1 of 429 in the United States of America who have this accreditation and she is the Executive at Trenton Mercer Airport!

Melinda shared that the Aviation Industry has a need for workers of all disciplines, which led to a chat about the partnership with the Mercer County Community College Aviation Flight Technology Program.

We touched on the relationship with Frontier Airlines and how they feel about being at Trenton/Mercer.

We then discussed the history and planned expansion. 

After an extensive tour I gained a new perspective and appreciation for the community of individuals working together to make this operation a continuous success.

http://www.mccc.edu/aviation/

https://www.statista.com/topics/4254/employment-in-the-us-aviation-industry/

http://www.mccc.edu/aviation/

http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/trenton-mercer-airport/new-developments

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/07/30/trenton-mercer-airport-add-terminal-hughes.html

https://flights.flyfrontier.com/en/flights-from-trenton

https://mercerme.com/frontier-airlines-seeks-new-lease-with-trenton-mercer-airport/

The Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management program presents the Breakfast Club!

The Trenton 365 Show as well as the Amans Brindled Regional Music Show #ABRMS is broadcast Thursday and Friday from 6-7p respectively, over the Mercer County Community College radio station 89.1 HD2 WWFM-JazzOn2 with streaming over the website www.jazzon2.org

Because of this access I have been introduced to several of the programs offered by the Higher Learning Institution including my latest discovery, the Culinary Arts Program.

Led by Frank Benowitz, HRIM Culinary Staff, The Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management program presents the Breakfast Club!

The grand opening was Thursday, May 25.

Breakfast is served Monday through Thursday from May 25 through June 7, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in ES 111.  No tickets are required.  Prices start at $3.00.

Questions? Email benowitf@mccc.edu.

Open to the public, this 8 day event showcased the Culinary talents of the diverse students.

During my multiple visits I had the chance to chat with Frank Benowitz Director and Chef Bill Beyer as well as several students, customers and a graduate of the program Michael Rabenowitz.  Have a listen to our chats.

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/mccc-breakfast-club

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/chef-michael-rabenowitz-barrio 

I tried my first Irish Egg, several pastries and my standard 2 eggs over medium with bacon.

Community Conversations

Most people would agree that stress levels are high at the moment.  Whether those feelings are brought on by the season, a national election, global news or just everyday life.  Either way STRESS will KILL YOU!

I want to be clear, I am not making a case for or against guns.  However I am making a case for us to have conversations around gun violence, Law Enforcement, and the policies that govern both.

Earlier this year I was taken by emotions around the news of gun violence and made this post on my personal Facebook page.

Jacque Howard

July 8 · Trenton · 

I have questions and I know/hope others do as well.

I would like to talk with, cry with, debate with, discuss with my "social media" friends and networks about how we learn from these recent events, look into our past, acknowledge our present and design/implement our future.

My network is a group of multi-generational, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi and non-faith community members and I am thankful that you are in my life, whatever the capacity.

Get in touch if you would like to connect.

As I contemplate my version of "conversations" that will take place in a safe space dealing with hard subjects like racism, sexism, classism, violence, mental health, marijuana and other subjects, I am thankful others feel the need to have these as well and are taking actions!

Angeline Dean and Darren "Freedom" Green hosted an event at Mercer County Community College's Kerney Campus in Downtown Trenton thorough My Eternal Family where the website states:

"It is our desire to educate men, women, and children on the dominating power of who God says they are.  We believe that all individuals are created "Full."  It is therefore the vision of MEF Inc. to provide the necessary training, teachings and skills that will birth maximum potential, cultural competency, and gifting.  Through these trainings, whole individuals will produce whole families and become productive citizens. Genesis 1:26-28"

Approximately 75 people gathered at MCCC's Kerney Campus for the event billed as "Community Conversations."  Author and Educator Dr. James Braxton Peterson led the discussions which included a question and answer segment.

In addition to these efforts, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach and Self-Help Blogger Ayana Iman will host one of her #AuthenticConvos at the Grounds For Sculpture on November 5, 2016.  

More information is available on the website www.ayanaiman.com

In closing I believe it behooves us to make every effort to build a better community and this starts with conversations!