ChamberNews - August 15, 2025

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New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), a subsidiary of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), is pleased to announce the appointment of Chrissy Buteas and Elisa Charters to NJII’s Board of Directors.

Chrissy Buteas is the President & CEO of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) Founded in 1997, HINJ serves as the trade association for leading research-based biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies in New Jersey

Chrissy Buteas, a seasoned leader, has held significant positions in her career. Before joining HINJ, she served as the VP of Government Affairs at Optimum, a prominent broadband communications and video service provider operating across 21 states. She served as the Chief Government Affairs Officer of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), a role that enabled her to influence policies affecting the 1 million employees of member companies. She also led the NEW JOBS PAC, the State’s largest and most influential ideological business political action committee.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. | The New Jersey City University (NJCU) Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its regular board meeting today to lift the interim title for Andrés Acebo and officially appoint him as the 13th president of the institution, dating to its founding in 1927.

Acebo has served as interim president since his original appointment on January 17, 2023, leading the university through the most critical period in its 98-year history and orchestrated a remarkable financial and academic recovery Marking the next chapter in delivering accessible public higher education to the Jersey City and Hudson County communities, Acebo signed a letter of intent in May to advance a historic merger to integrate NJCU into Kean University, two mission-aligned institutions, which once completed will create Kean Jersey City

NEW YORK, NY – (July 24, 2025) – With preseason football just around the corner, the New York Giants are excited to announce an extended partnership agreement with NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU, which includes the first Spanish-Language preseason broadcast of the annual “MetLife Bowl” between the Giants and Jets on Saturday, August 16 at MetLife Stadium The broadcast will air live on Telemundo 47’s over-the-air and digital platforms and will feature national broadcast announcers Miguel Gurwitz and Rolando Cantú, the hosts of Thursday Night Football on Prime Video and NBC Sunday Night Football on Telemundo Deportes / UNIVERSO.

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Join us for an exclusive roundtable discussion focused on the newest tax incentive aimed at supporting New Jersey’s business community alongside additional legislation that could significantly shape the future of the sector

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Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue a first-of-its-kind, statewide Apprenticeship Degree Initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education for New Jersey’s apprentices. Funded by NJDOL, the three-year, $5 million initiative will support the development of college-credit pathways for registered apprenticeship programs, aligning workforce training with higher education credentials This agreement follows a $849,000 apprenticeship evaluation and scholarship program with the DOL that has been successfully completed

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SHCCNJ is the largest Chamber in the State of New Jersey, with proven results in the areas of education, training, procurement and networking.

We would like to invite you to become a member of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency on GuideStar, and a leading notfor-profit organization that has been the voice of over 120,000 Hispanic-owned businesses since 1989.

Our membership spans not only Hispanic businesses but also includes non-Hispanic organizations, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and the values of “familia.”

At SHCCNJ, we believe in promoting business sustainability through key initiatives: offering valuable business opportunities, providing education and training for entrepreneurs, and fostering open dialogue between the public and private sectors. By joining our community, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative network that works together to drive growth and create lasting success.

We look forward to welcoming you as a member of our familia and exploring the many benefits that come with being part of SHCCNJ

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