Meeting with the Murphy Administration to discuss next steps
Disparity Study Discussion 01/23/2024
Leadership of the NJDBAC had the opportunity to discuss the launch of the disparity study and to discuss next steps with the administration to create a pathway forward. We made it clear that the NJDBAC wants to be part of the solution to help small & diverse businesses increase procurement opportunities with the state.
NJDBAC meeting # 2 with the Murphy Administration
Disparity Study Discussion #2 - 02/23/2024
It's important to the NJDBAC that we continue the dialog with the Murphy Administration and lay out expectation that we expect from the state to improve procurement with diverse businesses.
NJDBAC & The FIFA World Cup Host Committee
Working hard to keep diversity at the forefront of all decisions for the FIFA World Cup
We are happy to be working with the FIFA Host Committee to work on getting our 20,000 diverse businesses that we represent consideration for procurement opportunities for the upcoming World Cup. We will be conducting monthly meetings to continue to fight for diverse businesses.
Offering Testimony to Law Makers in NJ
The NJDBAC members and Mr. John Harmon offer testimony to both Senate and Assembly Committees on the need to improve procurement with diverse businesses
Members of the NJDBAC spoke at the NJ Senate Economic Growth Committee and the Assembly Military & Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss the results of the state disparity study and the urgent need to do better. We remain committed to advocate for the 20,000+ businesses we represent in the state.
Meeting with Mayor Steven Fulop, Jersey City, NJ
The NJDBAC members met with Jersey City Mayor & Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Fulop to discuss the state disparity study
Members of the NJDBAC spoke to Mayor & Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Fulop to discuss the results of the state disparity study and the urgent need to do better. We remain committed to advocate for the 20,000+ businesses we represent in the state.
NJPCC Brunch March 2024
NJ Pride Chamber Brunch - 3/16/2024
Various leaders of the NJDBAC joined the pride chamber for their annual brunch and to celebrate the upcoming legislation that will permanently codify LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the state of New Jersey. That will put New Jersey as the first state in the nation to enact such a law.
NJ Chamber of Commerce ReNew New Jersey Conference
Panel Discussion on inclusion of diverse businesses in state procurement
Members of the NJDBAC and Mr. John Harmon spoke on a panel to discuss what we are asking the state to do, to improve procurement with diverse businesses. The group pictured here from L-R are: Luis De La Hoz, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Gus Penaranda, NJ Pride Chamber of Commerce; John Harmon, African American Chamber of Commerce; Colonel Jeff Cantor, NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
Discussion about federal resources for diverse businesses
Members of the NJDBAC met with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to discuss the State of NJ Disparity Study and what resources may be available at the federal level to help the state improve procurement with diverse businesses. The group pictured here from L-R are: Rajeev Krishna, Aisian Indian Chamber of Commerce, Luis De La Hoz, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Gus Penaranda, NJ Pride Chamber of Commerce; Ayo Sanderson Wilson, Empower The Village, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, Carlos Medina, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Colonel Jeff Cantor, NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Robin Berg Tabakin, NJ Association of Women Business Owners, Andrew Frazier, Black Business Alliance, Komal Dangi, Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Daily, NJ State Chamber of Commerce, Elissa Frank, NJ Business and Indstry Association.
Meeting with Governor Murphy's Administration
04/16/2024 meeting to discuss next steps
The Governor's front office along with the Department of Treasury has put together six key steps that they are planning to implement as a result of the advocacy of the NJ Diverse Business Advisory Council.
Meeting with Congressman Andy Kim
