2-26-2024 10:06am

ICYMI: The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) Black Tie Affair

Donnella Tilery Editor

Photos Credit on Social Media and Website: Photo Ray

Every year this high profile and well-attended event brings out New Jersey professionals and businesses from around the country to attend. The event was held at The Venetian in Garfield, NJ with Exclusive Sponsor: Truist

The 14th gala celebration was opened by Founder/CEO, John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, and the Honorable Lt. Governor Tahesha Way, Esq. while celebrating honorees Brett Hart, President, United Airlines, Dr. Darcella P. Dept of Corrections, Dr. Keith D Wright Ph.D., Port Authority of NY & NJ, and the Honorable Benjamin L. Crump, Esq. who capped the night with a riveting speech with a standing ovation.

Photos: Photo Ray

About: The AACCNJ is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities and businesses through entrepreneurship and capitalistic initiatives throughout the state of New Jersey and through its partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NBCC).

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) performs an essential role in New Jersey’s Economy. As affirmed in its mission statement, the Chamber seeks to economically empower and sustain African American communities, facilitating entrepreneurship and free enterprise activity within the state, with direct outreach programs.

Different from acting as simply an association of allied businesses, the Chamber serves as a proactive advocacy group with a 501(c)3 tax exemption, similar to the National Black Chamber. While providing a collective voice for New Jersey’s African American business leaders, the AACCNJ advocates and promotes economic diversity while fostering a climate of growth through major initiatives on the educational and public policy levels.