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Greater Trenton will host its fifth annual signature fundraising event on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 5-8 p.m. at Coopers Riverview. A pre-event celebration will take place at 4 p.m. for pre-event ticketholders.  The focus of the celebration will be to remember the late Caren Franzini, former NJEDA CEO and one of the founders of Greater Trenton, by presenting the Caren Franzini Capital City Award to John E. Harmon, Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Returning event co-chairs include Leticia Ferri from Bristol Myers Squibb and Mike Van Wagner, who recently retired from NJM Insurance Group and currently serves on Greater Trenton's Advisory Board.

For information on how you can join the effort to memorialize Caren’s extraordinary leadership while helping Greater Trenton reboot, refresh, and reinvigorate our Capital City, please reach out to bevans@greatertrenon.org or call 609-473-2837. The celebration is expected to attract 250 guests.

Pre-Event: 4-5 p.m. December 5, 2022 at Coopers Riverview | 50 Riverview Plaza | Trenton, NJ 08611
A pre-reception will take place earlier at 4 p.m. for pre-event ticket holders. This reception provides an opportunity to think more about Trenton’s past and future through conversations with influential community, government, and business leaders.

Main Event: 5-8 p.m. December 5, 2022 at Coopers Riverview | 50 Riverview Plaza | Trenton, NJ 08611
Join Greater Trenton as we celebrate the legacy of Caren Franzini by honoring John E. Harmon.