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CCSNJ and CBA Push for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Package Passage in Assembly

Legislative Updates General Business 220th Legislative Session
On March 8, the CCSNJ jointly with the Camden Business Association (CBA) sent a letter to Speaker Craig Coughlin urging the passage of a package of legislation that would aid in the development and growth of minority and women-owned businesses in New Jersey.

The CCSNJ was proud to support this bill package as it moved through the New Jersey Senate. The bill package includes:

  • S–2768 (Singleton/Ruiz) - Authorizes State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct disparity study concerning utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State procurement process.
  • S-2769 (Singleton/Ruiz) - Establishes "Minority Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $50 million to EDA from federal funds.
  • S-2770 (Singleton/Ruiz) - Establishes position of Minority Depository Institution Coordinator in EDA.
  • S-2771 (Singleton)- Establishes "Rural Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $35 million to EDA from federal funds.
  • S-2772 (Singleton) - Establishes "Biannual Business Matchmaker Initiative" in Department of State.

To read the letter to the Speaker from the CCSNJ and CBA, click here.

Should you have any questions, please contact Hilary Chebra, Manager of Government Affairs at hchebra@chambersnj.com.  
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