﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Newark Regional Business Partnership Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.newarkrbp.org</link><description>News related to Newark Regional Business Partnership</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Newark Regional Business Partnership All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Eye Opener featuring Mayor Ras J. Baraka 6/3/2025 9:00 AM - 6/3/2025 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Online registration for this program is closed. Please join us for a &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.newarkrbp.org/events?oe=true"&gt;coming event.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Register now for NRBP&amp;#39;s annual conversation with &lt;strong&gt;Mayor Ras J. Baraka.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="353" data-start="69"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;As the leader of New Jersey&amp;rsquo;s largest city, Mayor Ras J. Baraka continues to drive transformative initiatives that shape Newark&amp;rsquo;s present and future. From public safety and small business support to affordable housing and economic development, his administration is making a lasting impact.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="580" data-start="355"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Join us for our annual conversation with Mayor Baraka to hear firsthand how his administration is strengthening the business community, expanding economic opportunities, and creating opportunities that benefit all Newarkers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="580" data-start="355"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Contact &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:mcurry@newarkrbp.org"&gt;Maya Curry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for sponosrship information.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: &lt;/strong&gt;Registration increases by $10 as of May 30.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photo/Video Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Your attendance at/participation in any Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) program, event or webinar constitutes consent to be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give the NRBP the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo, without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5808</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:48:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Elevate Your Impact: 5 Proven Practices to Empower Your Team for Higher Performance 6/9/2025 12:00 Noon - 6/9/2025 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Given the overwhelmingly positive responses to last month&amp;#39;s inaugural professional development session, &amp;quot;Building High-Performing Teams,&amp;quot; we&amp;#39;re thrilled to announce the next step in cultivating exceptional workplace dynamics:&lt;strong&gt; &amp;quot;Elevate Your Impact: 5 Proven Practices to Empower Your Team for Higher Performance.&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;This highly anticipated follow-up session delves deeper into the practical application of the foundational principles explored previously, offering concrete strategies to build upon collaborative environments and further unlock your team&amp;#39;s potential for consistently exceeding expectations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Attendees of this program will receive &lt;strong&gt;0.1 CEU credits&lt;/strong&gt; from Pillar College.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIJlqQh1QN6qIauJ3bUefw#/registration"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Register now!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.newarkrbp.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=9272" style="width: 450px; height: 563px;" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;This program is part of NRBP&amp;rsquo;s Professional Development Program Series. NRBP members should register using their promo code. For questions, contact &lt;strong&gt;Kirsten Giardi &amp;ndash; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:kgiardi@newarkrbp.org" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;kgiardi@newarkrbp.org&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Program Facilitator: &lt;strong&gt;Clinton Parker III, PhD.&lt;/strong&gt;, Pillar College&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Clinton Parker III, Ph.D.,&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;serves as Dean and Assistant Professor of the Grant School of Leadership and Business at Pillar College in Newark, New Jersey. He is also the President &amp;amp; C.E.O. of LeaderLift (leadership coaching and development). Dr. Parker completed four years of active duty in the United States Navy with an Honorable Discharge. He is a proven leader with over twenty-five years of high performance in successive leadership roles, from line manager to executive in small and large organizations in various sectors. He is passionate about coaching, leadership development, team building, organizational change, public speaking, and leadership ethics deeply rooted in his Christian faith. He is also a captivating, engaging, and inspiring motivational speaker.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please note:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering. If you have not received your access information by that time, please email mcurry@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5816</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:27:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Engage and Exchange Policymakers Series featuring Asw. Eliana Pintor Marin (a Members-Only Program) 6/12/2025 9:30 AM - 6/12/2025 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Join us for an exclusive virtual meeting with &lt;a href="https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/362/assemblywoman-pintor-marin"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, for a behind-the-scenes look at New Jersey&amp;rsquo;s budget process and how funding decisions are made. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the state&amp;rsquo;s most influential legislators&amp;mdash;and to ask questions or raise issues that matter to you and your organization. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t miss this interactive, members-only discussion!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Please note:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering.&amp;nbsp; For questions, please contact Maya Curry, mcurry@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a&lt;strong&gt; members only&lt;/strong&gt; event. If you are not a member, please contact Kirsten Giardi. kgiardi@newarkrbp.org, to learn more about NRBP and the benefits of membership.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5818</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:47:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Conversation with John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, President &amp; CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey 6/17/2025 4:30 PM - 6/17/2025 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Thank you for your intetest in this program! Please note: attendees who register after 11:40am on July 17 will be on our attendee list, but will not have a pre-printed name badge. Those attendees will be able to make a namebadge at the event.&amp;nbsp; We look forward to seeing you!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Register now for an inspiring conversation with &lt;strong&gt;John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM&lt;/strong&gt;, Founder, President &amp;amp; CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;As a trailblazing leader and champion for economic equity, John Harmon will share highlights from his remarkable career in business, advocacy, and chamber leadership, and reflect on the experiences that shaped his newly released autobiography. This engaging discussion will explore his journey from banking and entrepreneurship to becoming one of New Jersey&amp;rsquo;s most influential voices for Black-owned businesses.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t miss this opportunity to hear directly from a visionary leader who continues to impact policy and opportunity at every level.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: &lt;/strong&gt;Registration increases by $10 as of June 15. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photo/Video Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Your attendance of/participation in any Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) program, event or webinar constitutes consent to be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give the NRBP the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo, without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5813</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:45:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NRBP Engage &amp; Exchange: CEO Updates &amp; Members-Only Forum featuring Jorge Santos, Newark Alliance 6/26/2025 10:00 AM - 6/26/2025 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Join us for&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;&amp;quot;NRBP Engage &amp;amp; Exchange: CEO Updates and Member Forum,&amp;quot;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster communication and collaboration among NRBP members. This event will take place on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;last Thursday of each month &lt;/b&gt;(unless otherwise indicated).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;During this one-hour session, our President and CEO will share important updates about NRBP initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for member engagement. Members are encouraged to bring their questions and insights to the forum, creating an interactive environment where everyone can contribute to the conversation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;This month&amp;#39;s guest presenter is&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.newark-alliance.org/jorge-santos"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jorge Santos&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Chief Real Estate and Investment Officer, Newark Alliance. Jorge will provide a preview of the Alliance&amp;#39;s new small business programs and engage in a conversation with members to gain insight on small business needs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow members and leadership. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s engage, exchange ideas, and enhance our partnership!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RwBlrve7S8mhKdaqSMLo7A"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Click here to register now.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.newarkrbp.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=9277" style="width: 650px; height: 650px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Please note:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering.&amp;nbsp; For questions, please contact Maya Curry, mcurry@newarkrbp.org.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This is a&lt;strong&gt; members only&lt;/strong&gt; event. If you are not a member, please contact Kirsten Giardi. kgiardi@newarkrbp.org, to learn more about NRBP and the benefits of membership.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.newarkrbp.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5817</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:24:54 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>