The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Inc.

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Inc. The AACCNJ is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities in NJ

Situated in one of the most densely populated areas of the country, New Jersey is home to some of the most talented, creative and innovative minds of our generation. Although it is recognized that one of New Jersey’s greatest assets is its diversity, the contributions of African Americans to New Jersey’s economy are often overlooked, particularly from an economic standpoint, due to assumptions and

stereotypes not grounded on facts. However, here are some solid figures to consider:

• New Jersey is home to approximately 66,000 African American owned businesses generating over $4.4 Billion dollars in annual revenues in services, retail, trade, transportation, communication, utilities and construction industries.1

• Among persons 25 years and over, the proportion of African Americans with a high school diploma or higher was 81.7% comparing to 88.2% of whites, as of 2006 – an improvement from 2000’s 74.5% African Americans vs. 84.6% whiles with such educational attainment.2

Despite these facts, the aggregate and sustained growth of African Americans has not kept pace with other business enterprises in New Jersey. Therefore, it is critical that AACCNJ serve as the mechanism for communication, program creation, and strategic implementation of resolutions that address economic disparities of African American business enterprises throughout New Jersey.

06/19/2026
06/19/2026

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The AACCNJ hosts the 4th Annual Juneteenth Innovation Expo, which has been lauded as the premier Juneteenth business & i...
06/17/2026

The AACCNJ hosts the 4th Annual Juneteenth Innovation Expo, which has been lauded as the premier Juneteenth business & innovation event in the state of NJ, for the fourth consecutive year.

This year's Expo celebrated AACCNJ's 19-year anniversary while bringing together business enterprises, community partners, corporations, and government agencies under the theme, "Leading the Way Forward," to showcase innovation, collaboration, and industry leadership.

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06/17/2026

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The AACCNJ recently partnered with Trenton Central High School to present its highly successful “Life After High School”...
06/17/2026

The AACCNJ recently partnered with Trenton Central High School to present its highly successful “Life After High School” Program

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Explore upcoming events, member promos, and valuable resources and key updates across the AACCNJ network!https://conta.c...
06/12/2026

Explore upcoming events, member promos, and valuable resources and key updates across the AACCNJ network!

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AACCNJ Juneteenth Innovation Expo – Key Photo HighlightsThe 2026 AACCNJ Juneteenth Innovation Expo convened distinguishe...
06/11/2026

AACCNJ Juneteenth Innovation Expo – Key Photo Highlights

The 2026 AACCNJ Juneteenth Innovation Expo convened distinguished leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a day of impactful dialogue, networking, and business engagement.

Featured participants included:

• Dr. John E. Harmon Sr., IOM – Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ)

• Veda Shamsid-Deen, Esq. – Founder & CEO, T3 Creators Collective (T3CC) & ARConnex

• Gary Mann – Chairman, AACCNJ & CEO, Jasfel Analytics

• Tanya L. Freeman, Esq. – Chief Strategy Officer, AACCNJ & Founder, Tanya Freeman Law

• Lydia Barron – CEO, Lydia Barron Consulting Group

• Mercedes White – Technology & Economic Development Strategist, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

• Dr. Oscar Holmes IV – Professor of Management & Rutgers University Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (RUEED) Director

• Bydeia Harmon – Community Development Officer, AACCNJ Capital Fund

• Majora Carter – Real Estate Developer, Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant & MacArthur Fellow

• Elvin Ross – CEO, E. Ross Studios Jazzland & Nox Point AI Solutions, New Orleans

• Tress Parker – Project Leads, AACCNJ Annual Events

• Jacqueline Baptiste – Project Leads, Executive Advisor to CEO & Brand Ambassador, AACCNJ

Thank you to all who helped make the AACCNJ Juneteenth Innovation Expo a powerful platform for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.

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The Juneteenth Innovation Expo is in full swing. Take a look at a few highlights from our engaging Fireside Chats featur...
06/10/2026

The Juneteenth Innovation Expo is in full swing. Take a look at a few highlights from our engaging Fireside Chats featuring insightful conversations, innovative ideas, and thought-provoking discussions from today’s leaders and change-makers.

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