Young Professionals Network

The NJ Chamber Young Professionals networking group is made up of business professionals and corporate leaders between the ages 21 – 40 who are ready to work hard, play hard and make a positive impact on the NJ business community as well as their local communities.

Why You Should Join Us

Meet new people and make new connections
Develop new business opportunities
Expand your network
Increase your visibility
Broaden your knowledge base and skills through programs presented by seasoned executives and peers

Upcoming NJ Chamber Young Professionals Events

APR

23

Networking & Baseball: Brooklyn Cyclones at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood
5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

JUL

16

Networking Mixer

CGI’s NJ Headquarters, New Brunswick
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SEP

TBD

Networking Mixer

NJ Sharing Network, New Providence
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Other Young Professionals Networking Events

MAR

27

2025 Kickoff Networking

Killarney’s Publick House, Hamilton | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Presented by: Princeton Mercer Region Young Professionals

APR

3

Spring Spirits Networking

DPR Construction, East Brunswick | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Presented by: Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) NJ Affiliates

APR

16

Annual All In Good Taste

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, Hamilton | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Young Professionals Group of RWJUH Hamilton

MAY

1

Fiesta and Friends: Celebrate with the Emerging Leaders

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen, Somerville | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Presented by: NJCPA Emerging Leaders

Sep

11

Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Night of Service

America’s Grow-A-Row, Pittstown | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Presented by: Multiple Chambers of Commerce

Amirah Hussain

“This group will provide young professionals with their own community.”

Amirah Hussain, the N.J. Chamber’s director of government relations, is well respected in the State House for her knowledge on health care, taxation, economic development and education. As such, she is working on some of the state’s biggest issues on behalf of the N.J. Chamber and its member companies.

Amirah is also helping to spearhead the New Jersey Chamber’s Young Professionals Network.

“This group will provide young professionals with their own community,” Amirah said. “We will get together, learn from each other and discover opportunities for career growth.”

Before joining the N.J. Chamber team, Amirah was deputy chief of staff for Assemblyman Herb Conaway, where she focused on policy research and overseeing daily office operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Rutgers University.

Caitlin Lopez

“It is so important to bring our young professionals together. We want to provide a space to bounce ideas off one another, make those important connections, and find people to relate to while navigating the workforce.”

Caitlin Lopez is the Communications & Events Coordinator for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, a business advocacy association based in Trenton that lobbies key stakeholders for legislation and policies designed to make New Jersey a desirable state to operate a business and establish good-paying jobs.

Caitlin joined the Chamber in July 2024 and is responsible for collaborating with chamber staff on producing high quality events for its members and other key stakeholders. She also assists with critical functions related to the day-to-day running of the chamber. Previously, Caitlin worked for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and SHI International Corp. – and she's a graduate of Rutgers University.

Caitlin loves traveling with her family and just recently spent one year living abroad with her family in Costa Rica.