In alignment with CCSNJ's core value to foster an inclusive community that embraces the diversity of the companies, organizations and individuals we serve, the CCSNJ will be spotlighting black-owned businesses within our membership throughout February during Black History Month.

Please join us to hear from Elizabeth Dragon, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Assistant Commissioner of Compliance & Enforcement, who will be speaking on the Department’s enforcement priorities for 2021. Additionally there will be time allocated after the formal presentation for an environmental legislative and regulatory update from Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP.

Join us to hear from Ørsted Offshore North America's Chief Executive Officer, David Hardy, on his career, leadership, and commitment to building a renewable energy future and launching a new American industry that will revitalize ports along the East Coast and create valuable, highly skilled jobs across the country. Additionally, we will learn more about the Pro-NJ Grantor Trust Fund from Board Trustee member, Beverly McCall, who will discuss Ocean Wind’s commitment to engaging small, minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Please join us to hear an update from

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on the Assembly’s legislative priorities for 2021, his expectations for the FY2022 state budget and any new initiatives planned to address business challenges due to the pandemic.

Please join us for a virtual forum on how legalized adult-use cannabis came to be in New Jersey, the potential legalities around this new industry, how it impacts employers who wish to have a “drug-free” workplace, and how entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of this new industry can thrive.