|
TRENTON, NJ — May 15th, 2026. The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) hosted the Women Who Empower Award Luncheon, on May 14th from 11:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m., at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, Princeton, NJ.
The Keynote Speaker, Marilyn D. Davis, Founder & CEO, MDD Connections LLC, gave a transformative and impactful Keynote address, which was very well received by the diverse audience of entrepreneurs, dignitaries from state government, former honorees, and corporate and community partners. Ms. Davis shared powerful insights on women’s empowerment, resolve and the importance of civic engagement.
“Women make the impossible - possible,” said John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President & CEO, AACCNJ. “We recognized this distinguished group of women for their intentional commitments to improving the positive trajectory of their families, associates, businesses, and society,” said Harmon.
2026 Honorees
Regina Appolon, Government Affairs Advisor, McCarter & English
Jeannine Frisby LaRue, Partner, Moxie Strategies
Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq., IOM, CAE, President & CEO, Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) Funke Olayinka, MD, Chief Executive Officer, GHIT Consulting, inc.
Glenda Thomas, President & CEO, Electra Grid Solutions
Abbey True Harris, Partner, Connell Foley
Senior Leadership of the AACCNJ
Jacqueline E. Baptiste – 15 year anniversary, Executive Advisor to President & CEO & Brand Ambassador Nicole Baptiste, IOM, Vice President, Membership Acquisition & Financial Administration Mary Griffin, IOM, PMP, Vice President, Membership Retention and Programs
Carmen Gates, Vice President, Community Development & External Affairs Officer Vivian Harmon, M.Ed., MSW, LSW, Executive Director, Training & Development Institute Special Recognition to AACCNJ Staff & Adjunct Staff Members
Sponsors for the 2026 Awards Luncheon include Silver Sponsor Connell Foley, Bronze Sponsors: Capital Health, Elizabethtown Gas, SJI and McCarter & English.
Live Musical Entertainment by international Soul Singer, Songwriter & Producer, Showtyme Brooks, elevated the event; his performance was enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
| 
