Somerset County Business Partnership Announces 2026 Business of the Year Award Recipients

The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) has announced Alpine Business Systems, R&J Strategic Communications and Insmed as its 2026 Business of the Year Award recipients. The three organizations will be recognized at SCBP’s 2026 Annual Meeting on Monday, December 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Palace in Somerset. 

As SCBP’s largest stakeholder gathering of the year, the Annual Meeting brings together business leaders, community partners and decisionmakers from across Somerset County to celebrate the past year and look ahead to 2027. SCBP will also announce its Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 during the event. 

“The Somerset County Business Partnership is proud to recognize this year's Business of the Year honorees for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to strengthening our regional economy. These organizations represent the very best of Somerset County's business community, demonstrating excellence not only through their success, but through their dedication to their employees, customers, and the communities they serve. We congratulate each of our winners and thank them for helping make Somerset County one of the most vibrant places to live, work, and do business.” — Chris Edwards, President and CEO of the Somerset County Business Partnership 

Alpine Business Systems

For more than 38 years, Alpine Business Systems has focused on using technology to improve the lives of its clients, employees, and community. “All of us at Alpine are honored to receive this award,” the company shared. “We thank the Partnership for this award and are grateful to its staff and members for giving us the opportunity to personally communicate the potential for technology to positively impact people’s lives and businesses. We look forward to working with the Partnership for the next 38 years to help businesses realize technology’s potential, always keeping people at the center of what we do.” 

R&J Strategic Communications 

The recognition comes as R&J Strategic Communications celebrates its 40th anniversary and 20 years as an SCBP member. “This recognition comes at a meaningful time for R&J as we celebrate our 40th anniversary and 20 years as a member of the Somerset County Business Partnership,” said Scott Marioni, President of R&J. “Our mission has always been to make a difference for our clients, our team and our communities, and the SCBP has been an important partner in helping us live that mission here in Somerset County.” R&J is a full-service integrated digital marketing and public relations agency specializing in commercial real estate, healthcare, human services and nonprofit communications. 

Insmed 

Insmed, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Bridgewater, which strives to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to patients facing serious diseases, is also among this year’s honorees. “It is an honor to receive the Somerset County Business Partnership’s Business of the Year award,” said Nicole Schaeffer, Chief People Strategy Officer of Insmed. “This award is a reflection of the passion, collaboration and purpose that our talented employees bring to their work every day, as well as the strong ties we have built within Somerset County over the years. Just as we strive to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, we also feel a deep responsibility to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.” 

2026 Annual Meeting 

The Somerset County Business Partnership Annual Meeting will take place Monday, December 14, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Palace in Somerset, New Jersey. Registration is now open, with sponsorship and advertising opportunities also available. 

Registration: https://members.scbp.org/ap/Events/Register/oXFD0vOF6C2CB 

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.scbp.org/annualmeeting-sponsorships/ 

About the Somerset County Business Partnership 

The Somerset County Business Partnership connects businesses, creates opportunities for growth and works to strengthen Somerset County’s business community through networking, education, resources, advocacy and strategic partnerships. 

Media Contact 

Carly Mac Manus 

Director of Strategic Communications 

Somerset County Business Partnership 

908-218-4300 

info@scbp.org 

www.scbp.org