African American Chamber of NJ to receive national award

Listen to this article The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) will receive a prestigious honor during the 124th Annual National Black Business Conference (NBBC) in Atlanta later this month. NBBC named AACCNJ Chamber of the Year, an award it will receive Aug. 24 at the Booker T. Washington Black Business Black-Tie Awards Gala. Held at the NBBC, the three-day event features commerce-driven education, networking, exchange and activity. The conference boasts a combined alliance of 120,000-plus members and more than 400 chambers/leagues throughout the country and abroad. Some areas measured in selecting the award include: Community impact and engagement Membership growth and retention Leadership and governance Innovation and adaptability Financial stability and growth Networking and collaboration Training and development Recognitions and accomplishments Public relations and marketing Quantifiable results (metrics and data) demonstrating the chamber’s impact   “When considering the qualities for the National Black Chamber of the Year, several factors were evaluated to ensure the selected chamber exemplifies excellence, impact, and leadership within the community,” said Charles DeBow III, president and CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce. “These standards of excellence are exemplified by the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.” Harmon AACCNJ founder, President and...