Syphax to Speak at Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Editor's Note: The following is a news release from the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Tracey Syphax, CEO of Capitol City Contracting and the Princeton Regional Chamber’s 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, will speak at the Chamber’s June Business Before Business Breakfast on Wednesday, June 20, at 7:30 a.m. at the Nassau Club.

His speaking topic, entitled: “Embracing Diversity as a Growth Strategy” will explain the purchasing power of the African American and Hispanic markets. Copies of his book, From the Block to the Boardroom, will also be available for purchase.

"If you're not embracing diversity as a growth strategy then you may be leaving money on the table," Syphax says.

All are invited to join Chamber Members to hear about Mr. Syphax's incredible journey and how it has formed his unique business mindset, from which everyone learn something new.

Mr. Syphax has received many awards nationally and locally for his business success and his passion of returning to his community to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs. Mr. Syphax is a board member of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ). He is also a former founding Chairman of the Board for Fathers & Men United for a Better Trenton.

Mr. Syphax is the host of the weekly radio & TV show titled “Violence Serves No Purpose” on WIMG 1300 am and WZBN channel 25 and has been featured in numerous publications and magazines.

Mr. Syphax was educated in the Trenton Public School system and received his diploma in 1980. He later attended Mercer County Vocational School. Mr. Syphax resides in the West Ward of Trenton with his wife of 26 years Margaret Syphax, He has a daughter Trachell, a son Marquis and two Granddaughters Brooklyn and Saana. 

For more information or to register, please visit www.princetonchamber.org.