HOLMDEL, NJ: Today, there are 49.6 million people in modern slavery worldwide and 35% of them are children. Women and girls account for 71% of all modern slavery victims. 

Human trafficking is the second most profitable illegal industry in the U.S. and is a $150 Billion industry world-wide. Human trafficking also includes forced labor and child labor. Victims often feel trapped and hopeless, especially individuals in more vulnerable situations, including those without permanent U.S. status.

Sex trafficking is the most common type of trafficking in the U.S, and it is happening in every U.S. state, including New Jersey-yes, even in Monmouth County.

As a caring business community, we will learn more about this important topic at the March 26, ChamberCast event. 

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 8:30 AM, Congressman Chris Smith, a warrior in the fight against the scourge of human trafficking, will be a guest on ChamberCast at Bell Works, with the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC).

Networking begins at 8:30 a.m. sharp, reservations for the live audience is limited and attendees must RSVP text 732.492.2500 see details below:

WHO: Congressional representative Chris Smith will share his knowledge about human trafficking and share important information that every business person and community member should be aware of. 

WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 2024. In-person networking begins with coffee, at 8:30 am sharp, followed by the in-person podcast at 9:00am-10:00am. This will be streamed live here, and you can tune it remotely. Later it will be available on youtube, apple, spotify. 

WHERE: Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, follow signs for main visitor's entrance, and ChamberCast is held inside Bell Works.  Security will direct you to the meeting room.  Security is near the main visitor entrance of Bell Works. 

WHAT: In-person networking followed by ChamberCast, an in-person audience talk format video podcast streamed live with a Shared Universe Podcast, as part of Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Programming.  

If you would like to be a sponsor for this episode of ChamberCast you will have one minute of air time to talk about your business or organization, and your business will be announced 3 additional times throughout the podcast. You can also bring your brochures, signage, etc. To be a sponsor for ChamberCast, contact MRCC Executive Director Terese Rolke HERE.  To Learn more about the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce visit HERE.