Gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli will attend at the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s 21st annual golf tournament, to be held July 21, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster.
It’s unclear if they will play, but they are expected to discuss issues pertinent to the Black business community.
AACCNJ Founder and CEO John Harmon said he’s thrilled to have both Ciattarelli (R) and Sherrill (D).
“This is not just another golf tournament,” he said. “We are at a critical juncture for our co-existence in New Jersey. The participation of both nominees is significant and appreciated as we look forward to advancing a more intentional economic agenda to improve the social economic standing of Black people in the state.”
The Gubernatorial nominees will make remarks at the post-tournament, networking, awards reception which will be held from 2-4 p.m.
The also will have the opportunity to network with the audience. A portion of the proceeds will benefit scholarships and youth programming.
The AACCNJ Golf Classic annually draws nearly 200 golfers and provides an opportunity to network with AACCNJ members and partners, during a full day of golf, on two courses. Non-golfers also attend and take advantage of the amenities at the pool and spa.
The event, which sells out annually, will include a hole-in-one contest on both courses, (winners take home a Mercedes, provided by Ray Catena Edison, Mercedes Benz), the opportunity to win awards for the Closest to the Pin, the Longest Drive and 1st/2nd/3rd place winners for the best score – in addition to swag bags filled with AACCNJ golf merchandise.
There will also be raffles, and silent auction items, at the awards reception which features an open bar, a plated dinner and musical entertainment by a local DJ.
Sponsors for the event, include:
Gold sponsor: CURE
Cocktail sponsor: Earle
Awards sponsors: Horizon & McCarter & English
Beverage station sponsors: Withum and Associated Builders & Contractors of NJ.
The event provides the platform, on behalf of the members of the AACCNJ and the over 88,000 Black owned businesses in the state of NJ, to continue to increase the visibility of its members and their businesses.
