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NJ Chamber Legislative and Business Awards

NJ Chamber Legislative & Business Awards Reception

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | EisnerAmper, Iselin

2025 Recipients

Business Advocates

Lisa Chowansky

Lisa Chowansky
President
HC Constructors Inc.

Jacquelyn Suarez

Jacquelyn Suarez
Commissioner
NJ Department of Community Affairs

Legislator Advocates

Andrew Zwicker

Senator Andrew Zwicker (D-16)

Vincent Polistina

Senator Vincent Polistina (R-2)

Robert Karabinchak

Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak (D-18)

William Spearman

Assemblyman William Spearman (D-5)

 

Robert Clifton

Assemblyman Robert Clifton (R-12)

 

NJ Chamber Alliance Partner

 

Chris Phelan

Chris Phelan
President & CEO
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce

 

Since 1996, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has recognized outstanding state legislators and proactive business leaders for the work they do to ensure New Jersey is business friendly, economically successful and a great place to live and work. This premier, biannual event is a networking opportunity that attracts power players from Trenton and the private sector to recognize outstanding state legislators and pro-active business leaders for promoting a favorable business climate in New Jersey. Winners of the Legislative Awards are selected based on their voting records, bill sponsorships, committee votes and their overall history of supporting economic growth.

2025 NJ Chamber Legislative and Business Awards Reception

Oct. 22, 2025 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | EisnerAmper, Iselin

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2025 Legislative and Business Awards Sponsors

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