New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Adds NJ TRANSIT as Newest Sponsor
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Adds NJ TRANSIT as Newest Sponsor
NJPCC Brings On Largest Statewide Transit Agency in Nation as Bronze Level Sponsor; Recognizes NJ TRANSIT’s Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
Wayne, NJ (June 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce (NJPCC) is proud to announce that it has secured a Bronze Level sponsorship from NJ TRANSIT. Headquartered in Newark, NJ, this is NJ TRANSIT’s first year as a corporate sponsor of NJPCC. NJ TRANSIT continues to take action to empower its diverse community and create the best travel experience for customers, one trip at a time. Their commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) includes ongoing initiatives to celebrate their similarities and differences and work towards increasing the visibility, inclusion, and empowerment of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. As an organization, NJ TRANSIT has taken numerous steps to build an inclusive organization, one of the pillars of its 10-year strategic plan. These measures have included the creation of Company Employee Resource Groups (CERGs), which celebrate the identities and diversity of their workforce. You may also see Pride-branded buses in New Jersey, which NJ TRANSIT created to celebrate Pride throughout the year. Their celebration of unity and community extends to individuals within their company, their business and community partners, and especially to their clients, the riding public.
Gus Penaranda, NJPCC Executive Director, stated: “NJ TRANSIT did not waste any time getting involved and provided the keynote at the NJPCC 2nd Annual EBRG Roundtable in New Brunswick last month at the NJ State Theater. It was exciting to hear about the branded buses for Pride and their involvement with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially since FIFA is presenting a DEI seminar for the NJPCC on September 23 rd at WPUNJ”.
NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett said: “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is the hallmark of our 10-year strategic plan to build the strongest organization possible as a reflection of the people of the great state of New Jersey. We are proud to sponsor the NJPCC in their efforts to promote the ideals we value.”
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ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY PRIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Since 2013, the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce has been the premier LGBTQ+ and allied business organization committed to facilitating successful business collaborations and increasing the economic staying power of its diverse membership. As an inclusive platform for business visionaries, the Chamber is the first stop for LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs seeking to grow and access opportunities. Its primary mission is to promote the economic growth and development of the local community and help to better serve its members’ businesses by providing resources and opportunities for education, networking, and community engagement.
The NJ Pride Chamber of Commerce is an official affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). It offers LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certification ® as a benefit of membership with the organization. Certified LGBTBEs are routinely sought after by over 300 NGLCC Corporate Partners who are looking to increase their spend with the LGBTQ+ business community. Certified LGBTBEs are also eligible for scholarship programs, mentorship and leadership training, and other business development tools.
ABOUT NJ TRANSIT:
NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000-weekday trips on 253 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines, and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country, with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations, and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.
