The New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council (NJDBAC) will be the exclusive host of an upcoming New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 19.
The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature a panel discussion focusing on economic development, small business growth and policies impacting communities across the state with the following gubernatorial candidates:
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D)
- State Senator Jon Bramnick (R)
- Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R)
- Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop (D)
- Former Senate President Steve Sweeney (D)
- Radio Host Bill Spadea (R)
- NJEA President Sean Spiller (D)
The event, sponsored by BCB Bank, will take place on March 19 from 12-2 p.m. at the Jim Wise Theater at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark. Go here to register to attend.
The NJDBAC is a group of leading chambers and advocacy groups that have come together to facilitate business growth and increased procurement opportunities for small and diverse businesses across New Jersey.
“This forum will be a collective effort by all of our chambers to support small business owners in amplifying their voices on ideas and potential policy suggestions with direct opportunity to hear views from each gubernatorial candidate,” said NJDBAC leader and President/CEO of the NJ Veterans Chamber of Commerce Jeff Cantor.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host such an important event that highlights small business issues and how each candidate plans to drive the economic future of New Jersey,” said Gus Penaranda, Founder of Evolvere Consulting, a 501c6 member of NJDBAC. “Our mission has always been to give a platform to diverse small business owners to express their lived experiences and concerns, and to provide them, as voters, with an opportunity to interact with the candidates on the issues that impact them most.”
To ensure statewide small business audiences can tune in and stay informed, NJDBAC has partnered with broadcaster, Radio Garden State, New Jersey’s 24/7 streaming radio platform.
The exclusive LIVE stream on RadioGardenState.com will cover the event including a special one-hour pre-show, featuring one-on-one interviews with gubernatorial candidates, key stakeholders, and other influential figures. This pre-show will provide listeners with critical insights into the candidates’ platforms, their vision for New Jersey, and the key issues that will shape the election.
New Jersey small and diverse businesses exhibiting on-site and providing food and beverage will be Aroma Cafetero – Fairfield, Cavany Foods – Jersey City, Hoplite Communications – Montclair, HR1 Systems Jersey City, Small Business Pro University – Newark, Taste of the Caribbean Food Market – Newark, and The Setroc Group – New Brunswick.
