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African American Chamber presents NJ disparity study to Eatontown council
Summary
Dr. John Harmon and Carmen Gates of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey presented their disparity study results to the council and discussed how the organization can help Eatontown residents and businesses. Councilmember Jones invited follow‑up and future presentations.
Councilmember Danielle M. Jones introduced Dr. John Harmon, President, Founder and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and Carmen Gates, who presented the organization's background and summarized the results of a New Jersey disparity study. Mayor Talerico noted how the chamber could help Eatontown businesses and residents, and Councilmember Jones invited the presenters to return for a follow‑up presentation.
The presentation covered the chamber’s history and the study's results as they relate to business disparities across New Jersey; the transcript states Dr. Harmon and Ms. Gates "provided the background and history of the organization and presented the study results." Councilmembers welcomed the information and discussed potential next steps for local outreach and business support.
