The honorees are Joe Jingoli, CEO of Joseph Jingoli & Son; Marga Matheny, Emily Dempsey, Judy Austermiller and David Mackenzie, representing Cape May Center for Community Arts; and Angel Santiago, a fifth grade teacher at Loring Flemming Elementary School in Gloucester Township, who was named the 2020-2021 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.

The reception will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, beginning at 5:30 p.m. It is the second in a series of ‘Equal Opportunity Receptions’ produced this fall by the N.J. Chamber and the African American Chamber of N.J. The series culminates with a dinner gala in Edison on Nov. 10. to celebrate diversity.

“These events are not just celebrations, they are part of a mission,” said John Harmon, president, CEO and founder of the African American Chamber of Commerce of N.J. “New Jersey is already one of the most diverse states in the nation. The time is now to make it the most economically inclusive state in the nation. No issue is more important to New Jersey’s economic health than creating a system where economic opportunity is available for all.”

The two Chambers are working together to address the economic inequities that exist for Black citizens and Black business owners in the state. They are focusing their efforts chiefly on education, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for people of color.

“This is a rallying call,” said Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the N.J. Chamber of Commerce. “We must demand an end to economic inequities in New Jersey. We will challenge businesses in every corner of the state to do their part to change the status quo.”

Guests may register for the complimentary event here.

The event is open to members of the media. To register, contact Scott Goldstein.