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In the Spotlight
Where our work, insights, and leadership are recognized and shared.
Featured Highlights
Key recognitions and collaborations that reflect the reach and impact of our work.
Global Impact: Supporting Small Businesss Across Borders
Featured by Rutgers Business School for delivering financial and strategic guidance to small businesses.
Collaboration with NJ Small Business Development Center
Recognized for contributions to business advisory and financial guidance for small business growth.
Recognized Among Leading Women Entrepreneurs
Honored as one of New Jersey’s leading women entrepreneurs for leadership and business impact.
Additional Recognition & Mentions
A broader look at collaborations, publications, and institutional engagement.
Treasurer, UEDA
Treasurer, UEDA
Until 2023
Served as Treasurer of the Union County Economic Development Association, supporting financial oversight and strategic initiatives for regional business growth.
SBA Emerging Leaders Program
SBA Emerging Leaders Program
(Ongoing / Recent Years)
Instructor and advisor for the SBA Emerging Leaders Program, guiding small business owners through growth strategies, financial clarity, and operational structure.
Market Research Center at Seton Hall Univ.
KEY CONTRIBUTOR AWARD!
Marcela is appointed member of the board of director of UEDA
Primetime Logistics Wins Delivery Service Award from Amazon
Marcela Andrea Zuchovicki, who is the owner of consulting firm Jalima & Associates and is an instructor in the EPI program, provided additional business services to Albert Jacobs, CEO of Primetime Logistics.
Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
The Rising Tide Capital Help Desk connects motivated, driven entrepreneurs with the network of talented business experts to help entrepreneurs achieve critical milestones and significantly strengthen and build their businesses. One of Proffessional Advisor is Marcela Zuchovicki, CEO Jalima & Associates
October 2017
Marcela Zuchovicki empowering the #NJIMW2017 workshop participants.
September 2017
Jalima & Associates quoted in NYC about teaching entrepreneurs how to create lean and efficient processes to grow their business.
April 2016
Bergen County and Regional Area Small Business Owners Participate at America’s SBDC New Jersey Internet Marketing and Sustainability Business Boot-Camp.
Presenters and experts who shared their ideas and answered questions from the boot-camp participants included: Vincent Vicari, center director of the regional NJSBDC serving Bergen County; Marcela Zuchovicki, president and chief executive officer of Jalima & Associates.
February 2016
Global impact: Jalima & Associates provides financial services to small businesses around the world.
View the article on NJ Biz
November 2015
Marcela Zuchovicki – 2015 Top 25 Entrepreneur.
View this article on Leading Women
November 2015
Marcela Zuchovicki Leading Woman Entrepreneur – Embracing The Future 2015.
Watch the video on YouTube
August 2015
World Latin Cuisine Show in Meadowlands Expo Center in New Jersey
The Jalima Team met with companies from Latin America and USA companies manufacturing Latin American Food – Marcela Zuchovicki was the keynote speaker at the show presenting How to Introduce Your Products in the US Market. See the feature in ABASTO Magazine Zuchovicki spoke about and used as an example one of the companies Jalima coaches on building efficiencies: GRUPO LA PROVIDENCIA. La Providencia is a company that adheres to best practices and continuous improvements and as such has grown to become a leading importer from Mexico.
April 2015
ANTAD and PROMEXICO in Guadalajara Mexico. Invited by the Government of Mexico (PROMEXICO), Act. Zuchovicki provided a workshop on how to successfully export products from Mexico to the USA. Ms. Zuchovicki also met with over 50 companies in the food industry and provided counsel on steps needed to be in the USA.
December 2014
NJ Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards recognizes Latina in business
The George Perrott Macculloch Award for Leadership was bestowed in this occasion to Marcela Zuchovicki, Founder and CEO of Jalima & Associates.
December 2014
PHILLIPSBURG—President and CEO of Jalima and Associates Marcela Zuchovicki of Phillipsburg was honored by the state with the George Perrott Macculloch Award for Leadership.
Marcela A. Zuchovicki, President and CEO of Jalima & Associates, was recently nominated for the Mentor of the Year award by Jasmine Cordero, Managing Director of the Center of Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) at Rutgers University. Marcela won this award which is presented by JFK Medical Center, Kemper Kia, and Magic 98.3 to honor central Jersey women in business.
April 2007
Marcela Zuchovicki of Jalima Coffee was presenting at the 2nd Annual Coffee & Tea Festival in NYC on April 28th and 29th at the Metropolitan Pavilion
