John Harmon Sr.

“It is time for us to step up and do what we believe is right, inclusive, and transformational," said African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey founder, President and CEO John Harmon during the State of DE&I event.
Sep 9, 2025

Harmon shares passion, business and equity outlook in NJBIZ series

We wrap our interview feature with African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ leader John Harmon, exploring his new memoir, opportunities in the state, and what's coming up in H2.

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey led a delegation to Washington, D.C., to participate in a Sept. 13 reception/forum with the United States Chamber of Commerce and Executive Leadership Council. The “Free Enterprise: Renewing Growth and Expanding Opportunity” event included a mainstage conversation as well as tabletop exhibits highlighting approximately 25 Black-owned businesses from N.J. From left: Michael Hyter, president and CEO, Executive Leadership Council; John Harmon Sr., founder, president and CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey; U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus; and Tom Quaadman, senior vice president economic policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in the Great Hall at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Aug 29, 2025

Harmon: NJ governor candidates must address Black business equity

Continuing his conversation with NJBIZ, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey CEO John Harmon urged potential leaders from both sides of the aisle to tackle disparities and support state-based operators.

John Harmon Sr., founder and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
Aug 26, 2025

Harmon talks new book, AACCNJ growth & NJ disparity study

The CEO, president and founder of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, John Harmon, joins NJBIZ to talk about the organization's expansion and more during Black Business Month.