Mission Statement
The AACCNJ is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities and businesses through entrepreneurship and capitalistic initiatives throughout the state of New Jersey and through its partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NBCC).

Company Overview

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) performs an essential role in New Jersey’s Economy. As affirmed in its mission statement, the Chamber seeks to economically empower and sustain African American communities, facilitating entrepreneurship and free enterprise activity within the state, with direct outreach programs.

Different from acting as simply an association of allied businesses, the Chamber serves as a proactive advocacy group with a 501(c)3 tax exemption, similar to the National Black Chamber. While providing a collective voice for New Jersey’s African American business leaders, the AACCNJ advocates and promotes economic diversity while fostering a climate of growth through major initiatives on the educational and public policy levels.
Why We Do This For Your Business
Since African American consumers and businesses are often overlooked or marginalized, the AACCNJ serves as a mechanism for communication, program creation, and strategic implementation of resolutions that address the economic disparities of New Jersey’s African American business enterprises.
AACCNJ: "Together We are Stronger"
Our mutual goal is to enable African American businesses to compete in New Jersey. AACCNJ works to ensure that minority and other disadvantaged entrepreneurs are not left behind due to unfair assumptions and a lack of effort to help them achieve success. Together, we can provide the necessary assistance and support system and instill a sense of pride in the African American business community.

What We Provide

  • A conduit to free enterprise activity for Women and Minority-owned businesses
  • A platform to maximize competitiveness
  • A resource in making your business visible in key regional markets, with a Pro-business agenda
  • An open line of communication with suppliers to ensure Supply Chain Diversity
  • Strategic planners that deliver measurable tools for your business to reach short and long-term goals
  • A climate of growth and sustainability for African American business owners
  • Program development promoting tourism and cultural diversity
  • Human resource and recruitment services
  • Workforce training with job-readiness programs
  • Youth mentorship and entrepreneurial programs
  • Assistance to underserved communities to tap into sustainable educational initiatives
  • Support to various organizations with the intent of introducing or reforming educational and public policy affecting our communities

Chamber Membership
The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Inc. (AACCNJ) would like to extend an invitation for membership with our organization. We realize that you have many options when selecting potential resources for your business growth. If you are seeking an organization that is committed to the growth, development and success of your business, the AACCNJ is that organization.


The initial steps to establishing this mutually beneficial partnership include:
  • Completing and submitting the membership application, new member survey and membership payment.
  • Schedule a one-on-one meeting with John E. Harmon, Sr., President and CEO of the AACCNJ. In this meeting, you will discuss and agree on mutual expectations, followed by a plan of action.

The AACCNJ will work with you over the course of the one year membership period to meet the established goals.
We are confident that we can deliver on our Value Proposition and effectively contribute to the success of your business.
Annual Membership Investors
Sole Proprietors, Businesses and Associations with 20 or more employees, Retail Businesses, Corporations, and Government Agencies representing the following industries: Manufacturing, Transportation, Legal Construction, Technology, Financial Services, etc.