October 2, 2020 — NEWARK, NJ — NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, announced a new weekly series dedicated to discussing Garden State business matters, NJ Business Beat with Rhonda Schaffler. It will launch this Saturday, October 3 at 10am on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube Channel.  Moderated by NJTV News Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler, the program will break down the business news of the week and feature interviews with sector experts and influencers.

In the series opener, Schaffler interviews John Harmon, CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey; Carlos Medina, Chair, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey; and Ashley Edwards, Founder and CEO, MindRight about the issue of racial inequality within the New Jersey business community.

“I am thrilled to be able to expand on my weekday reporting with a program that digs deeper into business headlines and issues,” said Schaffler.  “My hope is to help our audience get a better understanding of how the New Jersey business community is affected by local and global trends and news.”

Schaffler’s business reports can be seen on NJTV News with Briana Vannozzi weeknights at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on NJTV (check local listings).

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About NJTV

NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, brings quality arts, education, and public affairs programming to all 21 counties in New Jersey and its tri-state neighbors. NJTV presents PBS series such as Nature, NOVA, Amanpour and Company, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Curious George, as well as diverse local programs including NJTV Learning Live, On the Record, Here’s the Story, Treasures of New Jersey, Drive By History,  One-on-One with Steve Adubato  and State of the Arts. The network’s flagship news broadcast, NJTV News, and its affiliate NJ Spotlight work in tandem to provide multi-platform reporting from across the Garden State while also producing live news specials and hosting roundtable discussions.

Headquartered at the Agnes Varis NJTV Studio in Newark, with additional studio space at New Jersey City University and resource partners across the state, NJTV engages with the communities it serves through regular studio tours, internship opportunities, local program screenings, and town hall-style convenings that highlight topics from healthcare, housing and poverty to education and the environment.  NJTV’s website offers online programs and free digital resources for educators via PBS LearningMedia New Jersey. Visit njtvonline.org to learn more.

NJTV is operated under an agreement with the state of New Jersey by Public Media NJ, Inc. (PMNJ), a non-profit affiliate of WNET, parent company of award-winning New York public television stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21. Network sponsorships and partnerships are available.