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 The 100 Black Men of New Jersey, Inc. Honors John E. Harmon, Sr., President and CEO of The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Inc.

The 100 Black Men of New Jersey, Inc. recently announced that John E. Harmon, Sr., President and CEO of The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Inc. would receive the LEGACY Award for Leadership.

Mr. Harmon stated that "there is no greater honor, than to be recognized by your peers. The 100 Black Men is a national organization that has an extensive history of making positive contributions to society." Also scheduled to be honored are: George Jones, Principal of Johnson Jones Architects and Dr. Joseph Youngblood, PhD., Dean Public Affairs, Thomas Edison College.

Prior to Harmon’s current role he served as the President and CEO of The Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce for 10 years.

Mr. Harmon has been featured on television, radio, and several newspapers, including the cover of Mercer Business Magazine and NJ Biz. He is the recipient of several business and community awards including The New Jersey Transit Outstanding Service Award, Regional Alliance for Small Contractors "Partnerships That Work" Award, NAACP Freedom Award for Business, and a Humanitarian Award from The National Conference for Community and Justice.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The National Black Chamber of Commerce and The American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Harmon will be recognized at The 100 Black Men of New Jersey’s New Year’s Eve formal event to be held Friday, December 31, 2010.

For tickets and sponsorship information, please contact Jiles Ship at 609-273-5189 or

 Shipper@vzw.blackberry.net or Janus Holder 973-218-8088 or Jcholder@ejeretail.com.