Welcome to ChamberForward, our newest e-publication - a space dedicated exclusively to our DEI work, which includes opportunities for members to join us in creating a more equitable business environment, suggested content for capacity building, ways to get involved, and updates from the NJ Chamber and our partners. We’re glad you’re here - together we can move the ChamberForward!
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November 15, 2022 | 11 a.m.-noon
Women in the Workplace: Women in the Big Four
Join us for a virtual discussion with women rising through the ranks in one of the Big Four. What lessons have they learned throughout their careers? Have work-life balance issues for working women changed over time? This conversation will be a complement to the previously-held webinars about women in the military and women in manufacturing.
November 3, 2022 | 5-8 p.m. | Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge
The ChamberForward DEI Trailblazer Awards
The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us for the ChamberFoward DEI Trailblazer Awards Reception, where New Jersey-based companies will be recognized for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. $50 per person.
ICYMI
Women in the Workplace Webinar - Women in Manufacturing
A conversation with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, a private, not-for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey’s manufacturers. Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NJMEP enables organizations to enhance their productivity and efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee performance.
The conversation was moderated by Patricia Teffenhart, SVP, Strategic Initiatives, NJ Chamber of Commerce and the panelists included Constantina Meis, Community Relations Manager, NJ Manufacturing Extension Program, Micaela B. Alvarez, Director of Operations & Engineering, Universal Nutrition, Dawn Fitch, CEO, Pooka Pure and Simple and Alexandra Groezinger, CEO & Maker, Alexian Pâtés and Groezinger Brand European Style Meats
OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR PARTNERS
African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Annual Corporate Awards - "Making an Impact - Together"
10/20/2022 | 6 p.m. | Doubletree by Hilton Cherry Hill
Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is a New Jersey based, non-profit organization, that was created in July 1994 to meet the entrepreneurial and business needs of the growing Asian Indian Community. It has come to be recognized as the organization to go to hear the voice of our business community. SAVE THE DATE: November 2022, “MBE’s Transforming Big Business”: CEOs, CPOs and supplier diversity professionals from the top multinational companies, government agencies as well as leading MBE’s will convene in Edison, New Jersey to pool their collective efforts to advocate, certify, develop and connect MBE’s in the global corporate supply chain. This is a must attend event to learn, grow and build new relationships for profitable growth. Visit: www.aicc.net for more!
New Jersey Center for Nonprofits
The New Jersey Center for Nonprofits is celebrating its 40th anniversary and inviting nonprofits and allies to regional networking events with four stops across the Garden State this September and October.
- Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville, Oct. 13, 3-5 p.m.
- Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, Oct. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Awards Gala 2022
Fri, December 2, 2022 | 6 p.m. | Pines Manor, Edison
The gala is a who's who of New Jersey's finest in both the public and the private sector. The SHCCNJ presents prestigious awards each year to extraordinary and visionary individuals, as well as corporate and government advocates. The awards are based on those who have contributed to and who have demonstrated exemplary excellence and leadership in their professions.
To keep up to date with our partners at the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, please visit: www.shccnj.org .
WHAT WE'RE READING
Rethinking How We Celebrate American History—Indigenous Peoples’ Day
“On Monday, more states, cities, and communities than ever will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of or in addition to Columbus Day. They’re part of a larger movement to see a more complete and accurate history of the United States taught in our schools and public spaces.”