ChamberNews - March 15, 2024

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DANIELA CAROLINA VÉLEZ: VENEZUELAN DREAMER AND ACTIVIST IN NEW JERSEY

DANIELA CAROLINA VÉLEZ IS A 30-YEAR-OLD YOUNG WOMAN WHO PROMOTED THE DACA MOVEMENT IN 2012. VÉLEZ THINKS THAT A BROADER REFORM IS NEEDED TO PROTECT UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH.

MEDINA, HARMON SAY POLL ON QUALITY OF LIFE IS ANOTHER REASON TO ACT ON DISPARITY STUDY

The heads of the African American and Hispanic chambers of commerce didn’t need a RutgersEagleton Poll to learn that those in their communities are not as satisfied with the quality of life as others The poll, released Tuesday morning, said state residents as a whole feel good about the quality of life in the state, with 72% saying their town or city was an excellent or good place to live But, when the poll is broken down by ethnic lines, there is a different outcome Only 58% of Hispanic residents responded in those two categories and only 52% of Black residents

GOBERNADOR PHIL MURPHY PRESENTA SU PROYECTO DE PRESUPUESTO PARA NJ

THEIR TIME TO SHINE — ROI INFLUENCERS: WOMEN IN BUSINESS LIST SHOWS DEPTH OF TALENT IN GARDEN STATE

It’s time to get with the times We’ve grown tired of hearing from people who say they can’t find women to run their company, be in a top leadership role, sit on a board or even be on a panel So, we’re leaving them behind If you haven’t caught on yet, then please stop reading And know that history will not be kind to your outdated thinking The release of the 2024 ROI Influencers: Women in Business once again shows the state is overflowing with amazingly impressive female leaders who are ready, willing, able and eager to take on any role

CRECEN LOS PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS HISPANOS EN NUEVA JERSEY

En Nueva Jersey hay 140 mil dueños de negocios hispanos, 40% de estos emprendimientos son de comida, asegura Luis de la Hoz, de la Cámara de Comercio del estado Una de las claves del éxito es atender el mercado general

Y 'SOÑADORES'

La New Jersey City University abrió sus puertas a la comunidad hispana con becas y apoyos para que puedan realizar sus estudios. "La mayoría de nuestros estudiantes son minorías", explica Andrés Acebo, presidente de la NJCU.

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The Kroger Co. Foundation and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) have collaborated to launch the ‘Fresh Food Access For All’ challenge, targeting Latino small businesses, startups, and community-serving orgs across the country which are addressing food insecurity in their communities by increasing access to healthy and affordable food. This grant opportunity will be distributed among 25 entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs.

The 25 recipients will be funneled to HHF LOFT Labs where they will receive mentorship, training, and resources to help them start and grow their businesses. This program will be led by experienced business leaders and food industry experts and will provide recipients with the knowledge and skills they need to build successful, sustainable businesses that guarantee “Fresh Food Access for All.”

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