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The Hudson County business community’s biggest night of the year is set. The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce will host Legends Gala 19 on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Hudson House in Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, celebrating the people and companies whose work has shaped the county.
The Chamber has served Hudson County’s business and nonprofit community since 1888, and Legends is its signature networking event. Here is what our team confirmed on the official event page.
Legends Gala 19 at a Glance
- Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
- Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Hudson House, 2 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City
- Dress: festive business attire
- Parking: free
- Individual tickets: $290 through November 25, $325 starting November 26
- Organizer contact: info@hudsonchamber.org or event contact Juan Arroyo, jarroyo@hudsonchamber.org, (201) 815-1493
Meet the 2026 Honorees
- Iconic Leadership Award: Newport Associates Development Company, celebrating its 40th year on the Jersey City waterfront
- Corporate Citizenship Award: Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union, marking its 75th anniversary and led by CEO Maria Solorzano
- Public Service Award: Red Bull New York, the Harrison based MLS club and one of the league’s original charter clubs
- Daryl Harrison Rand Leadership Award: Tom Parisi, owner of The Brightside Tavern in Jersey City since 2001
- Special Recognition: Dan Bowens, Emmy winning co-host of Good Day New York on FOX 5, with deep roots in Jersey City and Weehawken
Run of Show
- 6 p.m.: Grand reception and silent auction
- 7 p.m.: Program and dinner
- 8 p.m.: Live auction
- 8:15 p.m.: Award presentations
- 9 p.m.: Dessert and power networking
- 9:30 p.m.: Event concludes
Why Legends Matters
This year’s honorees show how wide Hudson County’s business story runs, from a waterfront developer that helped build modern Jersey City, to a credit union serving more than 22,000 members, to a pro soccer club in Harrison and a neighborhood tavern owner known for his volunteer work. The evening is a chance for small business owners, nonprofit leaders and corporate partners to meet in one room, and the silent and live auctions add a little holiday fun to the networking.
Sponsorships and Journal Ads
Businesses can also take part through sponsorships ranging from Bronze at $1,500 to Legendary at $20,000, or with journal ads from $300 for a quarter page to $750 for a full page. Book individual tickets before November 26 to get the lower price.
More December Plans
Make it a festive month with our Hudson County holiday markets guide and the JC Fridays December celebration. Supporting local business is what we are all about, so check out our November guide to Hudson County too.
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