Strategic Growth: John Harmon on Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs

Strategic Growth: John Harmon on Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs

Host Tom Bergeron, editor of ROI-NJ,  and John Harmon, founder and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, look at the growth of Black-owned businesses post-pandemic, the ongoing challenges of access to capital, and strategies for minority entrepreneurs to scale and sustain their businesses. John also shares insights into industry opportunities and the importance of building relationships and leveraging partnerships for success.

Relationships First: The Secret to NAI James E. Hanson’s Success

Host Tom Bergeron, editor of ROI-NJ, chats with Bill Hanson, CEO of NAI James E. Hanson, a third-generation family-owned commercial real estate firm in Northern New Jersey. They discuss the company’s history, the dynamics of running a family business, and the importance of building relationships and maintaining a strong company culture.

Innovation and Authenticity: How Triangle Manufacturing Stays Ahead

Host Tom Bergeron, editor of ROI-NJ, sits down with Dax Strohmeyer, President and CEO of Triangle, a family-owned medical device manufacturer based in New Jersey. They explore Triangle’s journey from humble beginnings in a garage to becoming a 70-year-old multigenerational business. They also chat about innovation in manufacturing, overcoming workforce challenges, and preserving family legacy while fostering authenticity in leadership.

Empowering Small Businesses: Insights from the CEO of NJEDA

Host Tom Bergeron, editor of ROI-NJ, interviews Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), on the state's initiatives to support small businesses, focusing on tools for startups, resources for growing businesses, and advice for small business owners to navigate challenges and leverage available resources.

Making the Employer:Employee Relationship Meaningful with Amy Vazquez, Vice President of the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ)

Host Tom Bergeron, editor of ROI-NJ, pulls up a chair and chats with Amy Vazquez, vice president of the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ), on how employers can increase employee engagement and satisfaction, which includes offering flexibility for family life obligations and robust and essential health benefits packages and making work more meaningful by empowering employees to take ownership of their roles. They also talk about the mandated benefits New Jersey small business owners may not know are available to them and the trainings and access to professional staff the 100-year plus EANJ offers its over 500 members. Follow Amy Vazquez and EANJ on social media:  -https://www.eanj.org/⁠ [https://www.eanj.org/] -https://www.linkedin.com/company/employers-association-of-new-jersey/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/employers-association-of-new-jersey/] -⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvazquez/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvazquez/]