February 06, 2025

The Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
February 4 & 5, 2027
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

More information about the 2027 Walk to Washington coming soon.

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2025 Walk to Washington a Huge Success

The Chamber train came back, bigger, better

After a five-year hiatus, the Walk to Washington made a triumphant return on Feb. 6 and 7, 2025. The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 New Jersey business leaders for the chartered Amtrak train trip to Washington D.C. – including six gubernatorial candidates. Once in D.C., the group enjoyed a dinner reception and program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation.

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Once in our nation’s capital, the networking shifts from the train to a new destination – the historic and luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Walk to Washington's traditional sit-down dinner will be replaced by a lively and extended dinner-and-cocktail reception with a streamlined program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation. Guests will enjoy amazing food, drinks and desserts, and get more time for valuable business networking. There’s another bonus: Since 2025 is a gubernatorial election year, we anticipate leading candidates will participate in the two-day event making the 2025 Walk to Washington a must-attend event of the year.

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November 30, 2023

 

Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Hanover Manor, East Hanover, NJ

Online registration is now closed.
You may still purchase tickets at the event by visiting the registration table.

Join Us for the NJ Business Community's Most Important New Event

At this inaugural ROI-NJ Champions of the C-Suite Gala, ROI-NJ will recognize and celebrate achievements of the state's top leaders as featured in the business publication's Power and Influencer lists throughout 2023. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the event planner.

There will be opportunities to network with fellow attendees and some of New Jersey’s most influential leaders at cocktail receptions before and after the awards ceremony.

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.:  Dinner Reception, Cocktails & Networking
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.:  Awards Presentation
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.:  Dessert, Cocktails & Networking

HONOREES: Please contact Chris Lowicki at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 908-839-0531 for more information.

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November 30, 2023

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The Hanover Manor, East Hanover, NJ

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Join Us for the NJ Business Community's Most Important New Event

The ROI-NJ Champions of the C-Suite Gala recognizes and celebrates the achievements of the state's top leaders as featured in the business publication's Power and Influencer lists throughout 2024. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the event planner.

There will be opportunities to network with fellow attendees and some of New Jersey’s most influential leaders at cocktail receptions before and after the awards ceremony.

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.:  Dinner Reception, Cocktails & Networking
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.:  Awards Presentation
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.:  Dessert, Cocktails & Networking

HONOREES: Please contact Briety Spillane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 856-524-0055 for more information.

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November 30, 2023

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Celebrating New Jersey’s Business Leaders

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Heldrich Hotel, New Brunswick, NJ

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Registration: $250

A Premier Networking Event

BINJE (Business in New Jersey Everyday), a publication launched earlier this year by editor Tom Bergeron, has released its first BINJE’s Best Power List, highlighting over 120 executives in the state. To celebrate, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with BINJE as its event planner to host the inaugural BINJE’s Best Awards Reception.

This high-profile evening will gather some of the most influential leaders in the state, offering unparalleled opportunities to network, celebrate, and showcase the very best of New Jersey’s business community.

Agenda

5:00 p.m. – Registration & Networking Buffet Dinner & Cocktail Reception (Christopher’s Restaurant)
6:45 p.m. – Awards Program (Livingston Ballroom)
8:15 p.m. – Adjourn

Note: The event opens with a networking buffet dinner and cocktail reception in Christopher’s Restaurant with no assigned seating. There will be some limited tables and high tops.

There will be assigned table seating for large groups during the awards portion of the event taking place in the Livingston Ballroom.

Event Information

Important Parking Information

• The hotel does not own or operate parking facilities. Street parking may be available nearby.
• Self-parking is available for a cost in the Morris Street Garage on New Street, owned and operated by The New Brunswick Parking Authority.
• Valet parking is also offered by “Open Door Valet” from the front door of The Heldrich for a cost. A $1 surcharge applies to card payments. Due to the large number of attendees, valet service will most likely result in a longer than normal wait time.
• There are several other self-parking garages located near the Heldrich Hotel. For more information on parking please visit the New Brunswick Parking Authority.

Dress Code

Business attire

Why Attend?

• Connect with executives and decision-makers shaping New Jersey’s economy.
• Celebrate the leaders and innovators powering growth across industries.
• Be part of what promises to become one of the state’s premier annual business events.

Why Sponsor?

Sponsorship offers your organization the chance to:

• Connect directly with an elite audience of business leaders. 
• Build visibility through BINJE and NJ Chamber promotions leading up to the event. 
• Be recognized as a supporter of New Jersey’s business community and economic growth.

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November 30, 2023

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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

The Next 250: New Jersey Powers America’s Future is a landmark celebration recognizing 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.

Registration and more information coming soon.

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September 28, 2023

Here it is: The list of the Top 140 business leaders in the state of New Jersey. An impressive group — made up of leaders from every sector and from every region of the state.

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Andres Acebo, Interim President, New Jersey City University

Maria Black, President & CEO, ADP Inc.

Joseph Boccassini, Managing Partner, McCarter & English, LLP

Wasseem Boraie, Vice President, Boraie Development LLC

Dr. Robert Brennar, President & CEO, Valley Health System

Becky Button & Reid Brockmeier, Co-managing Directors, Gensler

Jeffrey Brown, President, NFI Industries

David Burke, Chef, David Burke Hospitality Management

Jim Burns, Managing Partner, Genova Burns LLC

Anthony Calandra, Co-owner, Calandra’s Enterprises

Antonio Calcado, EVP & COO, Rutgers University

Dale Caldwell, President, Centenary University

Peter Cancro, CEO, Jersey Mike’s Subs

Vito F. Cardinale, Founder & President, Cardinale Enterprises

Lisa Chowansky, president, HC Constructors, Inc.

Sarah F. Clarke, EVP, New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO)

Mark Clouse, CEO, Campbell Soup Company

Joe Colalillo, CEO, Wakefern Food Corp.

Tom Comiskey, N.J. Regional President, M&T Bank

Mindy Holman & Chris Conroy, Chairman & CEO, Holman

Enrico Della Corna, Regional President, N.J., PNC Bank

Tim Corriston, Managing Partner, Connell Foley LLP

Max Crane, Managing Partner, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

Jeanne Cretella, President, Landmark Hospitality

Dan Cuneo, Market President – Southern N.J., Truist

Joseph Damiano, CEO & managing partner, Sax LLP

Jim Davis, CEO, Quest Diagnostics

Robert Davis, CEO, Merck & Co., Inc.

Alma DeMetropolis, Managing Director & Manager of N.J. Market, J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Ed Deutsch, Managing Partner, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP

Ted Deutsch, CEO, Taft Communications

Gene Diaz, Principal, Prism Capital Partners

John Doll, COO, RWJBarnabas Health

Pete Dontas, Market Executive, Wells Fargo

Mike DuHaime, CEO, MAD Global Strategy

Joaquin Duato, CEO, Johnson & Johnson