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The Virtual Breakfast Club

June 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)

Description


The Breakfast Club - Virtual

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Presented by the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

Agenda

  • 8:00 AM: Event Opens – Chamber Introduction
  • 8:05 AM: Sponsor Moment /Program/Learning Outcome (open virtual Q&A feature)
  • 8:20 - 8:25 am: New Member/ First Time Attendee: Share your name, company and what problem does your business solve
  • 8:25 AM: Pitch Sessions start (attendees are divided up into small groups via breakout rooms and can pitch, size of attendee pool will determine how many people are in each breakout room, breakout rooms will rotate every 5-10 minutes depending on size of attendee pool) 
  • 8:55 AM: Networking Highlights & Group Photo 
  • 8:58 AM: Final remarks & share upcoming events
  • 9:00 AM: End of Program

About The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is a monthly networking, business referral and resource meeting, helping participants build a personal and professional network and including an educational focus related to a SBC priority. It meets on third Fridays, either in-person or virtually.

In-person events include structured and open networking and clearly defined learning outcomes with information you can use to strengthen your organization. 

Virtual, members-only meetings allow members to pitch their own businesses to generate referrals, and attendees will learn valuable Hudson Chamber tips for success. 

About the Small Business Committee

The Small Business Committee (SBC) promotes the growth and success of the SMB community through networking, business pitching and referrals, and access to educational activities and financial resources. It focuses on critical priorities, such as sales, marketing, savings and leadership. It is also the strong collective voice advocating on behalf of the unique challenges of small businesses and entrepreneurs with government and other local, county and state partners. 

It is open to small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and those seeking to do business with them. 

The SBC Steering Committee is a core group of committee members who shape its programming and activities by ideating and prioritizing goals to maximize the impact on growth, success and advocacy. To apply or gain more information, please email Sandra Florent at members@hudsonchamber.org

About Melanie Willoughby

Melanie Willoughby, named one of New Jersey’s most influential economic development leaders, is no stranger to the New Jersey business community. Before joining the NJBAC in 2018, Melanie served as the Chief Government Affairs Officer of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA).  A seasoned government relations strategist, with 48 years working in Trenton, Melanie has worked with federal, state and local levels of government as an advocate for businesses of all sizes and types.

Prior to joining NJBIA, she served as the president and CEO of the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, a statewide retail business organization.  She was the voice of the retail industry on the state and national stage.

She started her career in the administration of Governor Brendan Byrne, as the Director of State and Federal Government Affairs in the NJ Department of Community Affairs. She directed the Governor’s agenda on fiscal control of municipal and county governments, housing development, and land use planning.

Her personal motto - “I’m from government and I’m here to help.” - reflects her commitment to aiding New Jersey businesses.

Location

Zoom Link: TBD

Pricing

FREE! - Chamber Members

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Contact Information

Hudson County Chamber of Commerce
Name: Naomi Betancourt
Email: nbetancourt@hudsonchamber.org
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