ROI Influencers: Women In Business 2025
Monica Martinez Milan
Entrepreneur
Various entities
Monica Martinez Milan is an entrepreneur and advocate for economic growth in New Jersey. As owner of Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Green Brook, she has successfully expanded her business while championing Hispanic entrepreneurship. In 2019, she joined the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) and now serves as a board member, working to empower Hispanic-owned businesses by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and advocacy on key policy issues. In 2024, Milan became the first Hispanic woman to chair the Somerset County Business Partnership, leading more than 840 businesses in economic development initiatives. She has focused on fostering small business growth, workforce development, and regional collaboration. Her leadership has helped create strategic partnerships that support economic vitality and diversity in Somerset County.
