AJR 68 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates month of July as "Diverse Business Month" in New Jersey.

AJR 68 designates July each year as "Diverse Business Month" in New Jersey to recognize businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, community leaders, and businesses to promote awareness of these enterprises' economic contributions. It references statistics showing diverse-owned businesses represent significant portions of New Jersey's economy (e.g., 21.7% owned by people of color) and face challenges like limited capital access. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but aims to foster reflection on supporting these businesses through annual observance.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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