From the Governor's Office: Governor Sherrill Hosts Roundtable on Opportunities for Minority and Women Business Owners

Governor Sherrill Hosts Roundtable on Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Business Owners, Expanding “Saving You Time and Money” Agenda

April 2, 2026 | nj.gov

Governor Mikie Sherrill today (4/2) visited the future site of Rojo’s Roastery & The Gingered Peach and held a roundtable discussion on increasing opportunities and leveling the playing field for Minority and/or Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Joined by business owners and operators Joanne Canady-Brown and Kelly Gonzalez, as well as Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Council Member Yazminelly Gonzalez, the Governor highlighted her Administration’s efforts and investments in her proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to address the disparities and barriers that MWBEs face to compete and grow. In addition, the Governor continued to detail efforts to cut red tape for small businesses as part of her “Saving You Time and Money” agenda.

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