It’s a Golf Tradition: The 12th Annual N.J. Chamber Challenge Cup Is a Big Hit On and Off The Course

The ping of driver meeting golf ball. The smell of fresh cut grass. The chirping of birds. And a beautiful golf course. This was the setting on May 15 for the 12th annual N.J. Chamber Challenge Cup golf outing, where business leaders plied their skills on 18 holes at the Bedens Brook Club in Skillman.

A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing

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Awards were presented to the top performing foursomes, but it was the networking that took place - at lunch, on the course and finally at an awards dinner reception - that made the day a success. "This was a great way to get to know each other better and to network with people representing diverse interests," said Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Challenge Cup trophy etched with the names of each year's champions remains on permanent display at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Trenton.

The winning team in the 'lowest gross' category was Mark Kibuti, Sam Etienne, Mark DeCamp and Gary Mann, representing Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

The winning team in the 'lowest net' category was Henry Lee, Milford Nixon, Roger Williams and Ken Edwards, representing the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
A look at the 12th Annual NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing

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Media Contacts

Scott Goldstein
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
scott@njchamber.com
609-989-7888 x113
Cell: 609-220-0836


Kevin Friedlander
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
kevin.friedlander@njchamber.com
609-789-5263


2026 NJ Chamber Events

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Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJEDA CEO Evan Weiss & DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn Suarez
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Jun 4
NJM Small Business Series
AI for Business: Practical Tools to Save Time, Boost Productivity and Grow
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29th Annual
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Member Mixer
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Networking
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When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Business Roundtable Series
State of Transportation Breakfast
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  • Kris Kolluri
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  • Asm. Clinton Calabrese
    Chair, Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
  • Priya Jain
    Commissioner, NJDOT
  • Sam Donelson
    EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  or non member
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Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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NJM Small Business Series
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When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
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Networking
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Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC