It’s no longer Black History Month — but emphasis on impacting Black businesses remains
Kaleem Shabazz, a councilman in Atlantic City, adjunct faculty member at Stockton University and retired businessman, looks to the future and likes what he sees. That’s rarely been the case in his lifetime.
“The corporate...
Choose New Jersey office in Tel Aviv has avoided conflict so far
As a well-traveled diplomat, Choose New Jersey CEO Wes Mathews has seen firsthand the impact that acts of aggression can have on communities around the globe for years.
Nonetheless, the acts of war that Hamas...
Timely question: When will there be action (not just talk) around disparity study?
A group of legislative and minority business leaders at a disparity study roundtable Monday used the calendar in their attempt to put the systemic economic shortcomings of companies owned by underserved groups in perspective.
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Harmon to give graduate commencement address at Georgian Court
John Harmon, the founder and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and one of the more dynamic public speakers in the state, will give the commencement address to graduate...
Hyatt Regency Morristown celebrates LGBTQ+ community with special promotions in honor of Pride Month
As a special promotion in honor of Pride Month, and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, the Hyatt Regency Morristown is offering up to 20% off room rates throughout the summer season, according to a...
Awilda Pomales-Diaz named executive director of N.J. Puerto Rico Commission
Awilda Pomales-Diaz on Monday was named as executive director for the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission, according to an announcement on Monday from Gov. Phil Murphy's office.
Pomales-Diaz will play an integral role in the...
HCCC receives INSIGHT Into Diversity’s 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber on Wednesday announced that the college has received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in...
Bloomage becomes global signatory corporation of U.N.’s ‘Women’s Empowerment Principles’
Bloomage, a Parsippany-based biotechnology company specializing in hyaluronic acid industrialization, said it was recently designated a signatory corporate member of the U.N. Women's Empowerment Principles to reiterate its commitment in gender equality and empowering...
Lozano on building cultural and business relationships between N.J., Puerto Rico
The connection between Puerto Rico and New Jersey was never so evident as it was during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in September 2017 — a devastating national disaster that is estimated to have...
American Water awards $25K through Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Grant Program
The Camden-based American Water Charitable Foundation established by American Water recently announced 10 recipients of the company’s inaugural Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Grant Program. A total of $25,000 will be awarded to organizations seeking...
