What we’re about
Minority Business Connect (formerly NJ Minority Business founded in 2005) helps business owners and business professionals to connect and grow. Professionals in our network can choose from an array of professional networking opportunities, personal and professional enrichment activities in addition to professional services ranging from branding, promotion (for events & businesses), digital education, real estate consultation plus access various services through our referral network. Based in Central New Jersey our core professional network covers the NJ/NY tri-state. Over the years we’ve cultivated a growing email list of over 55,000 working professionals in the NJ/NY tri-state area; though our reach spans nationally. Our main outreach to this loyal audience of “connectors” is through our email newsletters. Business spotlight and advertising opportunities are available in our email newsletters and offered as a professional service.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Sip & Build : Wine Tasting & Networking for a CauseNeeds location
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Sip Wine. Build Homes. Change Lives.
This isn’t just another networking night — it’s our signature wine tasting, and it always benefits a cause. This year, we’re raising our glasses for Habitat for Humanity.
Fine wine. Great people. A powerful mission. This is networking for a cause.### 📢 Why This Night Will Be Big
With over 180,000 people across NJMB, Raymour & Flanigan, and Habitat for Humanity’s networks hearing about this event, Sip & Build is positioned to be one of the most engaging, purpose-driven social nights of the season.
### 💼 Who You’ll Meet
Real estate pros. Mortgage reps. Lawyers. Accountants. Creatives. Entrepreneurs.
The kind of people you actually want in your network — and in your corner.### 🍷 Why You’ll Love It
- A curated wine tasting worth savoring
- Conversations that could change your business or career
- A marketplace of small business vendors to discover
- Raffles, giveaways, and moments that keep the night lively
- The pride of knowing every ticket helps build a home
### 🎟️ Tickets are ging fast — reserve yours today.
And don’t come alone — share this with a friend and make it a night to remember.
### About NJ Minority Business (NJMB):
A platform helping diverse professionals connect & grow through business & creative networking events.
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- Sip & Chat: Real Estate Open House with Wine & FoodRaymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store, East Hanover, NJ
Forget the stuffy open houses and stiff networking mixers. This isn’t that.
We’re taking over a stunning furniture showroom, pouring the wine, serving the food, and creating a space where conversations flow as easily as the cabernet. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, investing—or you just want to finally ask the real estate questions no one ever answers straight—this is your chance to get real talk with real professionals.No pressure. No sales pitch. Just access.
Because let’s be honest: your next big move could start with one glass of wine and one conversation in the right room.### What You’ll Experience
- Wine & Food Pairings in a stylish showroom setting
- Open-House Energy without the awkwardness—ask your questions freely
- Meet Real Estate Pros who understand the market and your goals
- Walk Away Smarter about buying, selling, or investing—whether now or in the future
### Who Should Come
- Future homeowners who don’t know where to start
- Sellers wondering if now is the time
- Investors looking for smart moves
- Curious minds who just want good wine, good food, and good conversation
### Why Us
Presented by A-List Realty—a trusted team with over 20 years of helping buyers, sellers, and investors across New Jersey. We’ve built our reputation on honesty, access, and turning conversations into results.
👉 Space is limited—and this one-night experience won’t be repeated. Don’t wait. Reserve your spot now and step into a night that blends lifestyle, luxury, and smart real estate conversations.
Special Bonus:
Raymour is giving our group an exclusive furniture discount—don’t miss it! It’s like the holidays came early.Sponsored by A-List Realty
- Break Into Real Estate: The Most Honest Firm in NJ Is Opening the DoorRaymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store, East Hanover, NJ
## Break Into Real Estate: The Most Honest Firm in NJ Is Opening the Door
Tired of watching everyone else win in real estate while you sit on the sidelines? Or maybe you’re already an agent, but you’re tired of broken promises, high fees, and teams that don’t have your back.
We get it. And we’re changing it.At A-List Realty, we’re building something different:
- 🚀 Lowest fees in NJ (keep more of what you earn)
- 💎 The most honest team in the game (our word is our bond)
- 🏡 Real support, real growth, real connections
- 🤝 Shadows allowed—learn from the inside without the pressure
This isn’t smoke and mirrors. It’s access. It’s clarity. It’s your chance to see exactly how to earn extra income, build a career that lasts, and finally join a reputable firm that people actually trust.
### ✨ Why You Should Be Here
Because opportunities like this don’t sit around waiting.Because you deserve to see behind the curtain.Because your next chapter might just start here—with us.
### 🔥 The Invite
Come sip, chat, and talk with the team that’s rewriting the playbook in New Jersey real estate. Ask questions, get straight answers, and walk away knowing what’s possible when you’ve got the right people in your corner.
👉 Seats are limited. Curiosity won’t cut it—secure your spot now.
💡 This event isn’t about hype—it’s about access. And if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.Sponsored by A-List Realty
- Color for the Cure – Brunch, Connection & Creativity for a CauseNeeds location
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🔥 This event is sponsored by A-List Realty & Partners🔥
This October, let’s do more than wear pink. Let’s gather in a Sister’s Circle — a cozy, supportive space for women to share, uplift, and create together. There is healing that happens organically in a community setting that you can’t typically achieve on your own.
Join us Saturday, October 18, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM for an afternoon brunch filled with creativity, reflection, and community. You’ll color, journal, laugh, and leave lighter — with new connections, fresh inspiration, and memories worth sharing.### ✨ What’s Included
- Light brunch (BYOB welcome)
- Choice of 2 empowering coloring book titles
- Journaling prompts to spark connection
- A Sister’s Circle experience of support & encouragement
- Group photo (wear pink!)
- Donation to breast cancer research & survivor support
### 🌸 Why You Should Be There
This isn’t just brunch — it’s a circle of strength. Seats are limited, so grab your ticket today and invite a sister, friend, or coworker to join you.
💖 Come as you are. Leave inspired, connected, and renewed.
📢 Tell a friend. Bring a friend. Be part of the circle.**About NJ Minority Business (NJMB)**NJMB provides a platform, in addition to creative services and information, to help diverse professionals connect and grow professionally.
