NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce

There is still time to register for a powerful and insightful virtual panel discussion by ISM-New Jersey ?? https://lnkd.in/euZHscQi The panel will feature a lineup of powerhouse voices driving impact in procurement, supplier inclusion, and veteran advocacy. Meet the Panelists: ?? Jeff Cantor Army veteran and CEO of the NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce currently advancing veteran healthcare access at?Braven Health ?? Laurinda Thomas Supply chain leader at ADP, championing and mentoring diverse suppliers. The panel will be moderated by Anu Rao of Indotronix Avani Group where she oversees marketing globally and serves as Chair of the Supplier Diversity Committee at ISM-NJ. We’re proud to support conversations that push for more impactful supply chains. #IndotronixAvaniGroup #ISMNJ #veteranhiring

We are committed to supporting those who protect us. Empowering heroes today for a stronger tomorrow! #FutureHeroes #OurMission #Veterans #USA #NJSVCC #newjersey

HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY Your courage and beauty fill New Jersey and the world with joy. #ThankYouWomen #womenday

Today, we honor the leadership and dedication of our nation's Presidents. As NJSVCC, we stand united in recognizing their service and commitment to the country. #PresidentsDay #Veterans #VeteransOfNJ #Leadership #USA?#NJSVCC

Please join us for our very first networking event of the year! In partnership with the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ and the New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council (NJDBAC). We will be meeting on 2/27 from 5p - 8p. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other business owners, network, and have a great time. This is open to EVERYONE! #veterans #entrepreneur #businessnetworking #diversecouncil #njvcc #shccnj #njdbac

We need boots on the ground! Mark your calendars, and let your voice as Veteran Entrepreneurs be heard. Let's show the incoming gubernatorial candidates the strength we have as a united front! New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council (NJDBAC) #veteranschamber #diversebusiness #advisorycouncil #unitedchambers #veteranentrepreneurs HTTPS://https://lnkd.in/eA-Bt4dp

Wishing you and your families a safe, blessed and prosperous Merry Christmas!

We are proud to announce the redesign of our web portal. A special thank you to The Setroc Group, Inc. Group for their fantastic work! #TeamSetroc https://lnkd.in/e6mkYeq

Congratulations to our member Kathleen Waters for her selection as NAVOBAs 2024 LGBT Vetetan Business of The Year award. Her business, Facilities Partners and Solutions is a NJ based veteran business that is also a member of the NJ Veterans Chamber. Thank you to NaVOBA for selecting a NJ based business for this prestigious award!

Veteran Business Summit 9/12/2024 from 8AM - 4PM Our general session will be jam packed with information and we will do deep dives in our amazing breakout sessions. In our general session, you will hear from experts on: * Federal Procurement * County Contracting Opportunities * Private Sector Business Opportunities * A resource panel that will discuss needed resources available to veteran owned businesses * You will hear from Veteran business owners who have been awarded multi-million dollar contracts and how they did it * You will see the state's latest spends with DVOBs We will also have several different tracks of breakout sessions that will help you to learn about new & upcoming opportunities and will also help you to become the best possible entrepreneurs that you can. Our breakout sessions will include: * How to really do federal contracting - Hear from subject matter experts from the NVSBC and federal agencies including the Joint Base * Certifications - NJ Department of Treasury will take you through how to certify your business as a VOB, DVOB, MBE, WBE, LBGTQ+, SBE, and you will hear about the new certification SED. * Marketing your Business - Tips & Techniques to help you market your business and get more customers * Legal Considerations of business ownership - Hear from several lawyers on what factors you need to consider when starting or scaling up your business - ask the lawyers pertinent questions about your business * Entrepreneurship Training Programs - Hear from several universities about their veteran-focused entrepreneurship training programs. These programs will make you the best you can be at starting a business * Financing your small business - Hear from banks and CDFIs on ways to gain access to capital, improve your credit score, and things you can do to best set you up for success in financing your business * Successful RFP Responses - Hear from subject matter experts in what you need to do to submit an outstanding response to an available RFP * Taking Care of yourself Holistically - Hear from experts in the field of wellness and members of the VA community on exercises and wellness programs you can do to keep you on the right track of good health both physical & mental health * NJ Turnpike Authority opportunities across all domains - Hear from procurement professionals on how to compete for opportunities across all domains: Goods & Services, Professional Services, Engineering, and Construction - Hear from Prime vendors who have gotten contracts and who are looking for DVOBs to work with * Opprotunities in the Cannabis industry - Hear from the CRC and veteran business owners who have started businesses in the cannabis industry. You will hear about upcoming opportunities and what is needed to submit an application to start your cannabis business There will be procurement tables set up so you can speak one on one about upcoming contracts and potential opportunities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVkmeUaa