Newark Regional Business Partnership

#NRBP is on the latest Fund Ready Podcast by Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation! Tune in to hear how we fuel business success across the Greater #Newark region and empower #smallbusinesses through our Small and Emerging Business Initiative (SEBI). https://lnkd.in/eWtF2pyC

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today, #NRBP attended The Gathering of Givers, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Women@NJPAC's annual IWD celebration. Our President & CEO, Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq., IOM, CAE, took the stage alongside inspiring women - such as Nell Irvin Painter, Reverend Louise Scott Roundtree, and Jennifer Bucalo, Ph.D. - who are breaking barriers and building community. Grateful for a morning of insight, connection, and empowerment! #IWD2025 #WomenWhoLead

On Friday, #NRBP attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of JB Wealth Financial Solutions, a member business. Owned by Jessica Benson, the company offers a range of financial services including tax preparation, business formation, payroll management, and more. Visit JB Wealth Financial Solutions online or at 4 Branford Place in downtown #Newark. https://jbwfinancial.com/

The #NRBP Engage and Exchange #Podcast is coming! Great recording session today at the Martin Tuchman School of Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Thank you to Dean Oya Tukel for offering your podcast studio to us. We are proud to list the Martin Tuchman School as the 2025 Podcast Host Sponsor! More to come.

Last night, #NRBP hosted "A Conversation with Cecil Lawrence Crump, President, #Newark Municipal Council." This powerful discussion on Newark’s present and future highlighted business development opportunities, infrastructure investments, workforce programs, and more. Thank you to the Councilman for joining us! We are grateful for the support of program sponsor United Airlines for their continued support of #NRBP, our programs, and the Greater Newark community.

#NRBP’s President & CEO, Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq., IOM, CAE, is featured in the current issue of The Positive Community Magazine! The article highlights her vision and leadership as she continues to drive impact at NRBP. Check it out on page 25! #NRBP #Newark #LeadersandLegends https://lnkd.in/ePZPZkuz

NEXT WEEK - #NRBP is hosting A Conversation with Council President C. Lawrence Crump! Join us for a dynamic discussion on key policies, economic development, and strategies for strengthening inclusion and opportunity in #Newark. Plus, #network with fellow business and community leaders. Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eNNAk8Cw (Note: pre-registration is *required* to attend this program.)

#NRBP and many of our members made this year's ROI-NJ Power List. Read more on our blog! https://lnkd.in/ec9JQ8G5

#NRBP was proud to support our friends and colleagues at The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) by attending their 15th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala! This program recognizes a distinguished group of #AfricanAmericans that have attained a significant level of accomplishment in business, politics, education, sports and/or entertainment. Congratulations to all honorees, including Jonathan Holloway, President of #NRBP member Rutgers University! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence

Check out this week's #NRBP ICYMI Update email! Featuring information about #Newark's premier chamber of commerce and its member organizations. https://conta.cc/3Q4h4US