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New Jersey Governor Signs Executive Order Elevating LGBT+ Business Owners
New Jersey Governor Signs Executive Order Elevating LGBT+ Business Owners In this historic LGBT+ event, during National Small Business Week, NJ becomes the fourth state in the nation to recognize LGBT+-owned businesses, creating greater equity for diverse suppliers in the Garden State’s procurement stream. (May 03, 2022) – Trenton, NJ – Governor Phillip Murphy signed…
Read MoreNew Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Victor Peter Rodriguez to its Board of Directors
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Victor Peter Rodriguez to its Board of Directors Victor Peter Rodriguez is the new VP of Administration Rodriguez will facilitate and oversee NJPCC board meetings and manage operations as the new Chamber’s VP of Administration. (April 14, 2022) Wayne, N.J. – The New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreNew Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Stephanie Lokker to its Board of Directors
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Stephanie Lokker to its Board of Directors Lokker, a management consultant executive, is the first-ever board director to serve with a known disability. She will oversee one of the largest statewide supplier diversity initiatives, where the Chamber will develop a LGBTQ+ program that includes a unique directory of…
Read MoreNew Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Tom Legan to its Board of Directors
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Tom Legan to its Board of Directors Legan, a brand marketing executive, will oversee statewide strategies to manage fundraising and attract corporate sponsorships. The Chamber will kick off its first branded partnership by hosting a 10k & 5k Pride Run & Walk in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday,…
Read MoreNew Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Andrèa M. Garcia to its Board of Directors
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Appoints Andrèa M. Garcia to its Board of Directors Garcia is the first Hispanic woman to sit on the Chamber’s board. She will oversee the organization’s statewide Marketing strategy development and implementation. The Chamber is gearing up to bid for a chance to host the National LGBT Chamber of…
Read MoreNJ LGBT CHAMBER REBRANDS TO NEW JERSEY PRIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NJ LGBT CHAMBER REBRANDS TO NEW JERSEY PRIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The only chamber to serve the LGBTQ+ business community statewide, and its corporate allies, has rebranded to usher in the organization’s next chapter as it becomes the fastest growing organization for professionals within the state. (January 18, 2022) – WAYNE, NJ – The New…
Read MoreNJ LGBT Chamber of Commerce Appoints Augusto Penaranda Jr., as Executive Director
NJ LGBT Chamber of Commerce Appoints Augusto Penaranda Jr., as Executive Director Penaranda Jr., is the first Latino and openly-LGBT man to hold the ED position of a Chamber in the state. He will blaze a trail towards fighting for economic equality and prosperity for all LGBT+ business owners and employees in New Jersey. …
Read MoreA Note from the President: Happy Holidays!
A Note from the President: Happy Holidays! Hello Friends & Members, Partners, and Supporters: On behalf of the Board of Directors and our team, we would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season and New Year! As we say goodbye to 2021, despite the many challenging moments that have popped up in both our…
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