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Lyndhurst, New Jersey — The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), recognized as one of the largest Hispanic chambers in the state, has officially launched Business Link, a new B2B and B2C digital business directory designed to increase visibility, strengthen connections and help businesses gain opportunities tied to the economic activity surrounding the 2026 global soccer tournament. Business Link offers multiple participation levels — Basic (for existing members), Bronze, Silver, Gold, and VIP for Corporate and Sustaining Partners, allowing businesses of all sizes to strengthen their digital presence and visibility ahead of the global event.
Lyndhurst, New Jersey The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), recognized as one of the largest Hispanic chambers in the state, has launched Business Link, a new B2B and B2C business designed to increase visibility, strengthen connections and help businesses gain opportunities tied the economic activity surrounding the global multiple participation levels (for existing members), Bronze, Silver, Gold, and VIP for Corporate and Sustaining Partners, allowing businesses of all sizes to strengthen their digital presence and visibility ahead of the event.
Together, De La Hoz and Medina lead the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey as board chair and president & CEO, respectively. With more than 7,000 members, the state’s largest chamber continues to grow SHCCNJ highlights the diversity of its membership, too, which is approximately 45% nonHispanic.
The Latino community represents a significant driver of the economy: with more than 150,000 businesses contributing approximately $127 million to state GDP. Last fall, SHCCNJ worked with Choose New Jersey to organize Gov Phil Murphy’s final economic mission, to Mexico. At the time, Medina said the trip reflects a shared entrepreneurial spirit between the country and the Garden State. The relationship between the two represents $10.6 billion in two-way trade.
Here’s the reality. Nuestro kickoff happened early. We know that preparation beats reaction every time. How have you been preparing? We want to know: (fill out form here). Since 2024, SHCCNJ has moved decisively, building relationships, visibility platforms, advocacy channels and business-readiness initiatives, including Business Link launching this week, to help ensure small businesses, especially Latino-owned enterprises, are not left on the sidelines Strategy, preparation and sustained engagement continue guiding this work, so opportunity reaches the businesses driving New Jersey’s economy.
Rutherford, N.J. Our leadership at the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey welcomes Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s decision to pivot World Cup Fan Festival planning toward a statewide community initiative designed to expand participation and economic opportunity tied to the 2026 global soccer tournament President Carlos Medina underscored that this is an encouraging initiative. “Black and Brown businesses have been significantly affected by recent immigration enforcement actions, so this initiative offers a welcome reprieve for a business community under real strain. Thank you, Governor.” We believe this shift has the potential to bring meaningful benefits to local communities, small businesses and cultural organizations throughout New Jersey while positioning the state to maximize the tournament’s projected multibillion-dollar economic impact.
The FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event on the planet, and in 2026 it will be hosted in the United States New Jersey isn’t just nearby—it sits at the center of one of the most powerful Hispanic markets in the world. According to regional economic analyses, the Hispanic GDP in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area approaches $500 billion annually, making it one of the most influential consumer and business engines in the country. This is not a niche audience it is a core market. It drives entrepreneurship, workforce growth, consumer spending, media reach, and global cultural influence
Markets are not abstract they are communities. And when organizations seek to monetize a region’s passion, spending power, and cultural capital, the expectation is simple: recognition, partnership, and mutual respect. Anything less is not strategy; it’s missed opportunity.
ANUNCIAN PLANDE ACTIVIDADES ALOLARGO DENUEVA JERSEY
Governor Sherrill announced actions focused on public safety and constitutional rights in New Jersey, signing Executive Order No. 12 to prevent federal immigration enforcement agents from staging operations on nonpublic state property without proper authorization. The administration also launched a multilingual “Know Your Rights” website and a new Attorney General portal allowing residents to submit reports or videos related to immigration enforcement interactions.
PRINCETON, Nueva Jersey, EU, 13 de febrero de 2026.- El presidente y CEO de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana Estatal de Nueva Jersey (SHCCNJ), Carlos Medina, calificó como “un paso importante” la Orden Ejecutiva número 12 firmada por la gobernadora Mikie Sherrill, que restringe el uso de propiedades estatales para lanzar operativos del ICE sin orden judicial. “Ya no pueden ir a un estacionamiento que es propiedad del estado, poner cinco camiones y montar su operación desde ahí”, indicó Medina en entrevista con Quadratín Hispano. La orden ejecutiva establece que agentes federales no podrán ingresar, acceder ni utilizar áreas no públicas de propiedad estatal, incluyendo oficinas gubernamentales, instalaciones médicas residenciales y otros espacios restringidos, para coordinar o montar operaciones sin una orden firmada por un juez.
La gobernadora Mikie Sherrill tomó medidas para proteger la seguridad y los derechos constitucionales de los habitantes de Nueva Jersey, ya que los agentes federales de la administración Trump actúan fuera del alcance de la ley. La gobernadora Sherrill, junto con la fiscal general interina Jennifer Davenport y el comisionado interino de Servicios Humanos, Dr. Stephen Cha, anunciaron en un comunicado de prensa la Orden Ejecutiva No 12 para proteger contra las redadas de ICE en propiedades estatales, un portal de informes para residentes e información para que los residentes de Nueva Jersey conozcan sus derechos.
LYNDHURST, FEB 24 La Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Estado de Nueva Jersey (SHCCNJ), reconocida como una de las cámaras hispanas más grandes del estado, ha lanzado oficialmente Business Link. Este nuevo directorio digital de negocios B2B (negocio a negocio) y B2C (negocio a consumidor) está diseñado para aumentar la visibilidad, fortalecer las conexiones y ayudar a las empresas a captar oportunidades derivadas de la actividad económica que rodeará al evento mundial de fútbol este año 2026.
Join Berkeley College for its 14th Annual Women’s History Month celebration, an inspiring and forward-looking conversation that brings women and men together to celebrate the power of community, unity, and shared progress. This year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together Positively: Continuing the Conversation,” builds on the momentum of last year’s event by bringing together voices of women and men in community leadership and government from both sides of the aisle for a meaningful dialogue. Because progress happens when we move forward – together.
DATE: Monday, March 2, 2026
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Berkeley College, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ
The event is open to faculty, staff, students, and the community at-large. Registration link and panelist information to come.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kelly J. Depsee Senior Director, Communications KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu
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