Poland, Korea, Pakistan, Peru, Argentina and – of course – Israel.
The J-Biz Conference and Expo, held recently in Atlantic City, billed itself as an international event – and certainly delivered.
The two-day event, organized by the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce detailed numerous ways companies in New Jersey and can better connect with the world.
Consider:
- The multi-national trade panel featured Sagit Hollander (president of the Haifa & Northern Israel Chamber of Commerce), Chris Grabowski (from the Polish Embassy), James Kim (chairman of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA), Adnan Mahmood Awan (trade investment minister from Pakistan) among others. The group emphasized the value of cross-continental networking and the array of products and services showcased by exhibitors.
- The Consul General of Argentina in New York, Ambassador Pablo Pineiro Aramburu received the prestigious Building Bridges, Stimulating Economic Growth award. The honor, presented on behalf of President Javier Milei, acknowledged his pivotal role in fostering strong ties with the Jewish community and Israel, and his contributions to Argentina’s economic turnaround marked by unprecedented low inflation rates over the previous three years.
- Brady O’Connor, the chief of external affairs and deputy chief commercial Officer for the NY/NJ Host Committee for the FIFA 2026 World Cup explained how the global event forecasts multi-billion-dollar opportunities for small businesses in New Jersey, promising significant job creation and the birth of new business ventures.
The event also featured a vibrant international presence with a pavilion led by the Haifa North Israel Chamber of Commerce, showcasing Israeli startup companies. This was complemented by a Pakistan pavilion demonstrating its burgeoning textile industry, and a Peru government pavilion which not only promoted opportunities for networking with its government officials but also highlighted the country’s tourism potential.
Promoted as a boutique, high-level affair, the J-Biz Expo also attracted a number of N.J. economic officials, including Brian Timberman of the N.J. Economic Development Authority (who explained the diverse array of financial grants and subsidized loan programs available) and Andy Kuhn of Choose New Jersey, who detailed the incentives available for businesses eyeing expansion or relocation to the state.
Duvi Honig, the founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, said the event emphasizing the value of cross-continental networking and the array of products and services showcased by exhibitors
The expo stood as a testament to collaboration and innovation in the business world, offering a window into future possibilities, he said.
