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NJ250: New Jersey Powers America

Celebrating the Businesses & People That Built America—and What's Next

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

5 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
The Palace at Somerset Park

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Registration: $220 for members & non-members

This landmark celebration will recognize the companies, innovators, and leaders that have propelled New Jersey — and the nation — forward over the past 250 years. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, this event will spotlight the state’s extraordinary contributions to industry, innovation, and economic growth, while looking ahead to the next 250 years of progress. This event will recognize individuals and organizations from New Jersey’s past, present, and future.

Event Agenda
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5:00 PM
Networking Reception & Dinner
6:30 PM
Program Begins – Welcome Remarks
6:45 PM
Recognizing NJ Chamber’s Oldest Member Companies
7:00 PM
How New Jersey Built America – and How We Build the Next 250 Years
7:30 PM
Recognizing New Jersey’s Business Icons
8:00 PM
Closing Remarks – The Next 250
8:15 PM
Program Concludes
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Business Roundtable Series
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$80 member  & non member
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Oct 7
NJ250: New Jersey Powers America
Where: The Palace at Somerset Park
When: 5 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
More Info
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Business Roundtable Series
State of Transportation Breakfast
  • Steve Dilts
    COO, New Jersey Turnpike Authority
  • Kris Kolluri
    President & CEO, NJ TRANSIT & Executive Director, NJTA
  • Asm. Clinton Calabrese
    Chair, Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
  • Priya Jain
    Commissioner, NJDOT
  • Stephen Dougherty
    Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority
  • Sam Donelson
    EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
Where: National Conference Center (Holiday Inn), East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  or non member
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Oct 22
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 12
NJM Small Business Series
Cybersecurity for Employers – Protecting Your Business, Employees, and Customer Data
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Dec 1
Business Roundtable Series
Workforce Development Roundtable with NJ DOL Commissioner Jarvis & OSHE Acting Secretary Chaly
Where: National Conference Center (Holiday Inn), East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
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Dec 10
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members

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