The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce promotes a vibrant business environment and economic prosperity through vision, expertise and innovative solutions. In order for you to be successful there are many key elements that must happen, including operating in a legislative and regulatory environment that is conducive to growth. The staff of the Chamber, as well as its volunteers, work to ensure that New Jersey is a place where employers can operate without many obstacles so you can expand jobs and facilities - and be proud to call the state home. Your support and involvement is needed to allow us to continue to advocate on behalf of the interest of employers of all sizes. Click here for more information on the chamber.
Our government relations staff works hard to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the state capital with timely and informative publications and key fax and e-mail updates. Through the chamber’s policy committees, issue surveys and other grassroots efforts, we’ll let you know when your involvement will make the biggest impact. The chamber also houses an education foundation that addresses critical workforce issues.
Chamber Legislative Center: Click here for more legislative information.
EVENTS
Events Provide Access to Key New Jersey Political and Business Leaders
At chamber events, you will have many opportunities to meet the state’s top political and business leaders. We encourage you to take advantage of this member benefit, because it is through this high-level networking that you can make valuable contacts.
• Congressional Dinner & Walk to Washington.
• Issue Breakfasts – Frequent roundtables with top political and government leaders.
• Legislative Reception – Outdoor reception in June provides members with an opportunity to network with legislative and business leaders in an informal setting.
• Salute to Legislative and Business Leaders.
• Special Events – In the past have included a lunch with President Bush, Gubernatorial and Senatorial debates, as well as conferences on industry specific and state topics.
Your membership provides you with access to many valuable resources that will help you stay informed and ahead of the competition.
Online Directory – As a member, you will be placed in our online business directory, which can easily be sorted by business type, county, city or zip code. When chamber members, as well as people from around the nation, visit our web site seeking information on New Jersey companies, products and services, you will want to make sure you are listed. This can only happen if you are a member.
Trenton Watch – In-depth and timely legislative update.
Enterprise Magazine – Chamber's new publication for and about members of the organization.
Annual Business Directory – The number one source members turn to when looking to utilize the services of fellow members – also available online.
Legislative Directory – Complete guide to New Jersey legislators and members of the Administration.
Legislative fax and e-mail alerts
Publications: The chamber also publishes and partners with others to produce high-quality and useful publications. Click here for more information.
MONEY SAVING DISCOUNTS
Our growing affinity programs are designed to save you money. As a member, you can take advantage of significant discounts through the following services – and more are in the pipeline.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce established the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in 1996. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established to build a highly qualified workforce through innovative collaborations with K-12 education and the workforce training and preparation system.
The Chamber Foundation currently operates four divisions:
1) The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE), which functions as the State Chamber’s committees on education and advocates for policies and implements programs that align with the business agenda in education reform.
3) The New Jersey Business Leadership Network
(NJ BLN), an employer-led endeavor that promotes best employment practices and enhances competitive employment opportunities for skilled job candidates with disabilities.
4) The Academy for Education CEOs at the
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce was established to help educators become effective, data-driven leaders, whether at the district level, the school level or the classroom level.
ONLINE RESOURCES
www.njchamber.com contains daily updates on chamber activities and programs. You may register for events, purchase publications, take part in online chats and a whole lot more. The site includes continually changing updates on legislation impacting your business, and position papers provide in-depth analysis.
How’s Your Health, New Jersey? – The chamber, in partnership with the NJ Health Care Quality Institute, has launched an effort to discover just how healthy our employees are, and is taking steps to improve their health. Employees are being urged to take an anonymous and confidential ten-minute online survey that will help them gauge their overall health, and identify potential problem areas. Participants get a list of important questions to ask their health care providers, which improves doctor-patient communication.
ADDITIONAL CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Cornerstone New Jersey – A chamber membership program designed especially for CEOs of New Jersey’s most successful companies. Members are eligible to participate in four outstanding programs annually. These programs feature well-known speakers generally found in a large-audience environment, private gatherings for public policy officials and accomplished corporate leaders, and on-site events highlighting the importance of certain industries to the state.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
In today’s competitive business environment, you need to maximize your exposure to potential markets and clients. Your membership includes opportunities – through sponsorships, advertising and participation in our affinity programs – to market your products and services. In addition, members receive a free profile in the annual business directory and a link from www.njchamber.com to your site. Click here for a list of chamber marketing opportunities.
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HOW DO I JOIN?
If you have any questions about joining the State Chamber, contact Al Romeo at alfonso@njchamber.com or (609) 989-7888.
