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JERSEY CITY, N.J. | (NJCU) and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) will announce the formation of a strategic partnership, including the creation of a Hispanic Innovation Business Hub, during a news conference and signing ceremony in the Skyline Room of the NJCU School of Business (200 Hudson Street, Harborside 2) in Jersey City, N.J. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 12-1 p.m.

The comprehensive partnership is aimed at strengthening educational and economic opportunities for Hispanic businesses and NJCU students. NJCU and the SHCCNJ will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), highlighted by the relocation of the SHCCNJ’s headquarters to NJCU’s School of Business.

As part of the five-year agreement which will run through at least 2030, Room 211 of the School of Business will be transformed into the Hispanic Innovation Business Hub.

Furthermore, with the aim to enhance collaboration on shared initiatives that promote workforce development and entrepreneurship, the partnership includes several key initiatives, including the development of joint educational programs focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital skills; establishment of internship opportunities connecting NJCU students with SHCCNJ member businesses; collaboration on research and policy initiatives ÃÛÌÒtving Hispanic-owned and minority businesses; and access to NJCU facilities for SHCCNJ events and programming.

Statewide and local elected officials are expected to attend, along with NJCU academic leaders. Among those expected to deliver remarks are NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo, Carlos Medina, President of SHCCNJ, SHCCNJ Chairman Luis De La Hoz, Congressman Robert Menendez, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, and Hudson County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado. Representatives from Senator Andy Kim’s office and New Jersey state senators and assemblymembers will also be in attendance.

Timeline and Speakers Expected:

11:45 a.m. | Arrival of guests
12:00 p.m. | Welcome from Erin J. McCann, Vice President for Student Development and Community Engagement
12:05 p.m. | Opening remarks by NJCU Interim President ​​Andrés Acebo
12:10 p.m. | Remarks from U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver
12:15 p.m. | Remarks from Carlos Medina, President of SHCCNJ
12:25 p.m. | Remarks from Luis De La Hoz, Chairman of SHCCNJ
12:30 p.m. | Remarks from U.S. Representative Robert Menendez
12:35 p.m. | Remarks from Hudson County Executive Craig Guy
12:38 p.m. | Remarks from Hudson County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado
12:40 p.m. | Signing of the MOU between NJCU and SHCCNJ and Ribbon-Cutting for the Hispanic Innovation Business Hub
12:45-1 p.m. | Media interview opportunity

 

Media Contact/RSVP:
Ira Thor
Associate Vice President of University Communications and Marketing
New Jersey City University
ithor@njcu.edu 
Office: 201-200-3301 or Mobile: 973-420-8466