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Board of Directors: Thank You Stephen!
Board of Directors: Thank You Stephen! Statement from the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors: The New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce (NJPCC) President Stephen Blazejewski has resigned his position, effective Thursday, January 26th. The Board was made aware last week of Stephen’s decision to step down, and we fully support him as he focuses his energy on healing from the tragic loss…
Read More$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants
$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce team up with Grubhub for another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development NJPCC teams with NGLCC and GrubHub to bring $1.5 Million in New Grants to LGBTQ+ and Allied…
Read MoreTD Bank Continues Sponsorship Support with New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce
TD Bank Continues Sponsorship Support with New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Their continued sponsorship deepens their commitment to the LGBT+ community, allowing NJPCC to have a further reach when providing resources and programming to queer entrepreneurs and EBRG groups. Gus Penaranda, NJPCC Executive Director and Thomas M. Hewitt Sr., the Regional Sponsorship Manager for…
Read MoreHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Continues Its Sponsorship of New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s Wendy Lanski, Director of Enterprise Vendor Management and President of Spectrum, Horizon BCBS’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group (pictured in red) and Brigitte Hickey, Community Affairs Manager (R) presents a check to New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce leadership (Gus Penaranda and Stephen Blazejewski). Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield…
Read MoreNew Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Hosts Its 1st-ever LGBT+ Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, October 15th
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Hosts Its 1st-ever LGBT+ Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, October 15th Location Host Kean University; NJDOH will administer FREE MONKEYPOX vaccinations, HIV testing, and COVID vaccinations – NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY. The Public are all welcome to tour the expo hall, giveaways, join a live Zumba class, and find out…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH: GRANTS AND LOANS
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH: GRANTS AND LOANS In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, NJPCC has partnered with the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship NJ and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to share opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as general funding options in a webinar. *CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR…
Read MoreNew 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 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 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…
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