The Breakfast Club - Live!
Friday, February 20, 2026 (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM) (EST)
Description
The Breakfast Club – Live
For small businesses, nonprofits and those who do business with them.
You talked, we listened.
After a survey, focus groups, participant feedback, and an external consultant, we have bulked up the agenda of this popular monthly event to add even more member value and to enhance your experience.
- Networking (February will be Networking Bingo.)
- 8:30 AM: Learn (How to secure your wireless connection to protect your data and networks?)
- 9:00 AM: Power Networking
- 9:30 AM: Event Concludes
Learn: Secure your Wireless Connection to Protect your Data & Networks
Join us for a fast‑paced breakfast session where you will learn how to keep yourself safe in all kinds of Wi-Fi environments. Whether you are connecting from your car, the airport, the local hotel, or a restaurant-Wi-fi security is important. In addition, we'll provide information on the 10 must‑know cybersecurity tips every small business can put into action today.
At this special Hudson County Chamber breakfast, Carl will share simple, powerful steps to secure your “mobile office,” protect sensitive data, and keep your network safe wherever work takes you.
About Carl Mazzanti
Co-Founder & President, eMazzanti Technologies
Carl Mazzanti is a seasoned IT executive and entrepreneur focused on delivering exceptional consulting services through eMazzanti Technologies. As Co-Founder and President, he emphasizes long-term client relationships and prioritizes client needs over transactions.
With deep expertise in cloud computing, business continuity, and disaster recovery, Carl has overseen more than 400 active accounts and led teams that drive measurable business outcomes. He is a frequent industry speaker and has been recognized with multiple honors, including Microsoft Partner of the Year.
His leadership style centers on teamwork and strategic partnerships, positioning eMazzanti as a sector leader. Beyond professional achievements, Carl is known for loyalty to family and strong community engagement, drawing on experience in both corporate and startup environments.
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
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
General tickets are $50.
Member Early Bird Tickets are $25 (a 50% discount one week prior to the event).
Regular Member Tickets are $35, after early bird pricing ends.
All event sales are final.
Hoboken, NJ
Street parking & parking lot available
Parking Lot:
800 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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February 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
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