The New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition is currently accepting nominations for its Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Competition.
The nonprofit NJBIC has a mission to bring “together business, higher education, and economic development leaders who recognize that immigrants strengthen New Jersey’s economy and communities and who wish to create conditions to attract, retain and integrate immigrants into our labor force and communities,” according to its website, njbusinessimmigration.org.
In a statement, the NJBIC notes, “Throughout New Jersey’s history, immigrant entrepreneurs have helped power the state’s economic growth, technological innovation, and prosperity. Through their talent, risk-taking, and hard work, they have accelerated growth in emerging industries and fueled the competitiveness of existing industries. They have also helped to revitalize depressed communities.
“As a way of recognizing the impressive contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs, the New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition sponsors the annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur of the year Awards Competition.”
The awards, now in their 11th year, honor immigrant contributions in the area of innovation, growth, advocacy, nonprofit achievement, rising star, and entrepreneur of the year.
Nominations are due by May 31. Self-nominations are permitted. To place a name in nomination, visit njbusinessimmigration.org/Nominations.
This year’s awards will be presented at a special ceremony held in conjunction with the Statewide Multicultural Business Expo on June 25.
