Description

The Breakfast Club 

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Presented by the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

Agenda

• 8:00 am Networking Opens
• 8:05 am: Structured Networking
• 8:30 - 8:35 am: Horizon Presentation 
• 8:35 - 8:40 am: Exhibitor 1 Presentation
• 8:40 - 8:45 am: Exhibitor 2 Presentation
• 8:45 - 8:50 am: Exhibitor 3 Presentation
• 9:00 am - 9:30 am: Small Business Networking

About The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is a monthly networking, business referral and resource meeting, helping participants build a personal and professional network and including an educational focus related to a SBC priority. It meets on third Fridays, either in-person or virtually.

In-person events include structured and open networking and clearly defined learning outcomes with information you can use to strengthen your organization. 

Virtual, members-only meetings allow members to pitch their own businesses to generate referrals, and attendees will learn valuable Hudson Chamber tips for success. 

About the Small Business Committee

The Small Business Committee (SBC) promotes the growth and success of the SMB community through networking, business pitching and referrals, and access to educational activities and financial resources. It focuses on critical priorities, such as sales, marketing, savings and leadership. It is also the strong collective voice advocating on behalf of the unique challenges of small businesses and entrepreneurs with government and other local, county and state partners. 

It is open to small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and those seeking to do business with them. 

The SBC Steering Committee is a core group of committee members who shape its programming and activities by ideating and prioritizing goals to maximize the impact on growth, success and advocacy. To apply or gain more information, please email Sandra Florent at members@hudsonchamber.org

Alexis Cabezas, a proud first-generation New Yorker of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, was born and raised in Morningside Heights, NYC. His journey is a testament to resilience, leadership, and dedication, shaped by military service, higher education, and a distinguished professional career. From 1992 to 1996, Alexis served as a United States Marine, specializing in aircraft firefighting and rescue operations in South Carolina, Texas, California, and Japan. His military experience instilled in him a strong sense of discipline and commitment, values that have guided him throughout his career. After completing his service, he pursued a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Operations Management at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. Currently, Alexis is an Account Manager II at Horizon BCBSNJ, where he has built a remarkable career in sales and marketing. Over the past two years, he has led the expansion of Horizon’s Independent Broker Program, driving a 125% increase in combined sales.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Alexis is deeply involved in community engagement. He has built and nurtured strong relationships across the state of New Jersey, creating partnerships that continue to grow year after year. His ability to bring people together has strengthened our network and expanded our impact, ensuring we stay connected to the communities we serve in a meaningful way. He has supported Veteran serving organizations such as, the Latino Veterans of New Jersey, The NJ Sate Veterans Chamber of Commerce, various American legions and VFWs throughout NJ.  His leadership and contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning him notable awards such as “The New Jersey Veteran of the Year” by Military Friendly “Man of Distinction“ by the Dominican Chamber of Commerce, “Ecuadorian Godfather” by the NJ Peruvian Gala, “Top 100 Latino leaders” by the Latino Spirit, and was the keynote note speaker for Save Latin America’s Reaching Our Dreams Program focusing on youth motivation, reflecting his deep ties to his community and heritage. Alexis was also recognized by El Diario, the longest-running Spanish-language daily newspaper, as one of the 21 most influential Hispanic men who have made a positive contribution and serve as role models to a new generation.