The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey was recently recognized as the National Black Chamber of Commerce of the Year at the 124th National Black Business Conference.
The national event, held in Atlanta, was sponsored by the National 8(a) Association, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide education and guidance for all aspiring, current and graduate 8(a) businesses.
CEO John Harmon was thrilled to receive the honor, saying it shows the chamber is a key player in the business community.
“This recognition, coupled with our Accreditation with Distinction as a statewide chamber from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, signifies that our team of professionals at the AACCNJ has built an organization whose mission has been recognized as best in New Jersey and nationally,” he said.
The chamber was just one of the honorees; here are a few of the others:
- Booker T. Washington Lifetime Achievement Award: The Hon. Johnny Ford
- National Black Chamber of Commerce of the Year: African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
- National Black Organization of the Year: African American Association of Black Mayors
- National Corporation of the Year: Amazon
- National Government Agency of the Year Award: U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration
