Tu Momento - July 3, 2026

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The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey congratulates Dana Rodriguez, SHCCNJ Board Member and Chair of the Nominations Committee, on being named one of the inaugural 2026 NJBIZ Board Leadership Award honorees.

Launched in 2026, the NJBIZ Board Leadership Awards recognize outstanding board members whose governance, expertise, leadership, and commitment have made a meaningful impact on their organizations and communities.

Dana brings more than 23 years of experience in the personal lines property and casualty insurance field, with expertise in regulatory compliance, audit and rating oversight, change management, process improvement, coaching, and professional development. In her role at NJM Insurance Group and through her service to SHCCNJ, Dana reflects the thoughtful leadership, accountability, and community-centered commitment that strengthen organizations from the inside out.

Hear from SHCCNJ Board Member Dana Rodriguez. As Chair of our Nominations Committee and one of this year's NJBIZ Board Leadership Award honorees, Dana knows firsthand what it means to build community through connection.

She has a message for you about La Feria de Negocios Hispanos July 30 at Pines Manor, Edison, NJ.

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Showcasing the chamber’s members in the hospitality and food industries!

The Hospitality Fiesta & Cocktail Party is an event that showcases members of the Chamber working in the hospitality and food sectors, coinciding with the NJ League of Municipalities Convention This event draws a distinguished audience from public and private sectors in New Jersey, offering them a networking occasion at the vibrant Noyes Art Garage in Atlantic City

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If you ever wondered what the 2026 global soccer tournament means beyond the stadium, Union City gave New Jersey the answer: an eight-block stretch of Summit Avenue filled with fútbol, familia, música, great food and Latino traditions. The beautiful game didn’t stay on the field. It spilled into the streets.

The Union City Soccer 2026 Festival brought together Mayor Brian P. Stack,

the Union City Board of Commissioners, Cedar Stars Academy and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey for more than a street festival It kicked off the fan festival energy coming to New Jersey and reminded everyone that soccer does not begin and end at the final whistle.

It lives in the kids taking the field It lives in the familias walking Summit Avenue

Here's a look back at the six Business Link members featured this past week:

AmeriHealth

OceanFirst Bank

McCarter & English

NJMEP

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Negocios Hispanos USA Magazine

DailyPay

Ospina Law Firm

Torozco Digital

MRK Marketing Consulting

Bella Latina

Don Ricky Colombian Bakery

All part of the $127 billion Latino business community driving New Jersey forward.

Are you an SHCCNJ member? Your membership already includes a free Basic Business Link listing our digital directory connecting New Jersey businesses to customers, partners, and a global audience as more than 1.2 million visitors are expected across the NY/NJ region this summer.

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SHCCNJ President John Lucas and board member and former Vice Chair Claribel Cortes recently visited Goya Foods headquarters in Jersey City, where they met with the company’s National Director of Public Relations, Rafael Toro.

The visit reaffirmed a long-standing relationship rooted in shared values, community commitment and Hispanic business leadership.

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States.

As Goya marks its 90th anniversary, SHCCNJ recognizes this milestone as a powerful example of what Hispanic entrepreneurship, perseverance and community investment can build across generations.

SHCCNJ exists to support and grow in partnership with businesses like Goya — enterprises that drive economic impact and reinvest in the communities they serve. Goya Gives is that commitment in action: in celebration of its 90th anniversary, Goya distributed 1 million pounds of food to individuals and families across the United States, Puerto Rico and Spain.

As New Jersey’s Latino business community continues to grow, contributing more than $127 billion to the state’s GDP, stories like Goya’s help show what is behind that number: individual vision, family enterprise, job creation, community investment and generations of Hispanic entrepreneurship in action.

We applaud Goya Foods on 90 years of excellence and look forward to continuing to grow together.

SHCCNJ and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) have maintained a strong partnership since 2021, and this meeting marked an important next chapter.

Our President, John Lucas, recently met with NJMEP CEO Peter Connolly and Director of Business Growth & Innovation Stephanie Casano as part of SHCCNJ’s ongoing partnership with NJMEP The meeting provided an opportunity to connect NJMEP leadership with SHCCNJ’s new president and explore new ways to support workforce development, business growth and community impact.

Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NJMEP has served as New Jersey’s premier training and consulting provider for 30 years, helping small and medium-sized manufacturers access resources, adopt innovative technologies and build the skills needed to grow. Over these three decades, NJMEP has helped generate nearly $8 billion in value for New Jersey businesses.

Through this partnership, we continue to advance our mission to promote the continued growth and development of New Jersey businesses by expanding access to the tools, training and relationships entrepreneurs need to compete, grow and succeed.

Learn more about NJMEP at www.njmep.org

The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey was honored to participate in Latino Magazine’s Encuentro, an intimate salon dinner held June 11, 2026, at the Harvard Club of New York City.

Dr. Jairo Borja, Vice President of Corporate & Entrepreneurial Programs, represented SHCCNJ alongside Latino Magazine Editor and Publisher Alfredo Estrada and a distinguished gathering of Latino business leaders for an evening of economic insight, opportunity, and meaningful connection.

“Thank you to Latino Magazine for hosting an engaging evening at the Harvard Club of New York City. The event brought together business leaders and professionals for meaningful networking, valuable economic insights, and conversations focused on growth and opportunity. We look forward to continuing the connections made throughout the evening,” said Dr. Borja.

DailyPay Launches "The

Future of Pay," Challenging Why Workers Still Get Paid Like It's 1938

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - You can order groceries, stream a movie, hail a ride and transfer money in seconds. Yet millions of workers still wait days, or more often weeks, to access pay they've already earned.

Today, DailyPay, the leader in On-Demand Pay, launched "The Future of Pay," a campaign challenging one of the most overlooked realities of modern work: while nearly every aspect of life operates in real time, pay still follows a schedule that was established in the late 1930s.

At the center of the campaign is a new advertisement narrated by Back to the Future legend Christopher Lloyd, whose iconic connection to time travel underscores the campaign's central message: the future has arrived everywhere except payday.

The campaign comes as employee expectations continue to evolve and financial flexibility becomes an increasingly important part of the workplace experience. As employers look for meaningful ways to support financial wellness, improve retention, and meet workers where they are, On-Demand Pay is increasingly being recognized as a valuable workplace benefit. DailyPay ranked as the top adopted financial wellness employee benefit in a recent survey of employers who offer DailyPay.

About DailyPay

DailyPay is the leader in On-Demand Pay, helping employers modernize how people get their pay. DailyPay serves more than 1,900 employers and over 6 million employees, including many of the world's most recognized brands. By providing real-time access to earned pay and financial wellness tools, DailyPay helps employees manage their finances and helps employers attract and retain talent. DailyPay is helping define the future of pay, where money moves at the speed of work. Learn more at www.dailypay.com/press

When Gladys Vonglahn arrived in the United States from Chile in 2001, she had ambition, a work ethic, and a dream — but little else. Two years later, she launched Gladys Cleaning Service, built initially around a flexible schedule and steady residential clients. Today, her Union-based company employs 18 full-time workers plus 30 or more temporary staff; serves clients including Johnson & Johnson, University Hospital, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; and is expanding into New York City with plans to grow up the entire East Coast.

Vonglahn credits much of that growth to embracing diversity — both within her workforce and across the markets she serves. “We are 90% labor, and we bring diversity but with the same vision — we all make money,” Vonglahn said. Speaking Spanish and Portuguese has allowed her to build a team that reflects and respects different cultures and lifestyles, which she believes strengthens client relationships and employee loyalty.

For fellow small- and medium-sized business owners, her message is direct and personal. “If you are honest and follow your passion, the American dream is still here,” Vonglahn said. A diverse, unified team, she has proven, is the engine that drives it.

For small and mid-sized business owners, building a diverse workforce isn’t just a feel-good strategy — it’s a competitive advantage, according to John Lucas, president of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Lucas has spent his career helping entrepreneurs of all backgrounds grow their businesses, and he sees diversity as a fundamental driver of economic strength.

PRINCETON, Nueva Jersey, EU, 16 de junio de 2026.- Cuando una trabajadora del hogar entra por primera vez a una casa, está entrando a la parte más íntima del núcleo familiar. "Nosotras no solamente limpiamos; entramos a tu mundo privado. Vemos cómo viven, qué leen, qué comen, cuáles son sus hábitos. Cada hogar es un mundo diferente", explica Gladys Vonglahn, fundadora de Gladys' Cleaning Service, en Nueva Jersey. Estas mujeres, que representan más del 76 por ciento de la fuerza laboral del sector, cuidan niños, ordenan habitaciones, limpian cocinas y acompañan a adultos mayores. Mientras ayudan a ordenar la vida de otros, muchas veces dejan la propia en pausa.

El texto original de este artículo fue publicado por la Agencia Quadratín en la siguiente dirección: https://quadratin.com/nueva-jersey/reconocen-en-nj-labor-de-trabajadoras-del-hogar-en-su-dia/

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