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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.
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| Fighting for a Pro-Economic Growth New Jersey
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. Click here for a list of recent legislative successes.
Tackling the Long-Term Issues
 The State Chamber Board is spearheading a collaborative effort with other chambers, associations and companies on what is being called the Platform for Progress. These are long-term issue projects in six areas – Economic Development, Environment, Government Reform, Health Care, Transportation and Workforce – that were identified through a membership survey and during a lengthy Board strategic planning process. Your assistance is needed to ensure that New Jersey reaches its full potential as a great place to live and work. By making your company part of the Platform for Progress coalition and participating in grassroots activities, you will help improve New Jersey over the long-term.
Chamber Legislative Center: Click here for more legislative information. |
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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 – The state’s premiere networking and political gathering.
• 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 – Event to thank pro-business legislators and business advocates.
• 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.
Click here for our events calendar.
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| 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.
Business Advocate – Newsletter published ten times annually.
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.
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| 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:
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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. |
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2) The Learn More, Do More, Earn More National Student Credentialing System, a powerful suite of student-focused, teacher-delivered programs which encourages and motivates students to make the best academic, behavioral and career decisions in middle and high school. |
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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. |
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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.
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| 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.
 NJBIZ/State Chamber Business Poll – The chamber has partnered with NJBIZ to conduct monthly polls on important issues that impact the business community. Your participation will make sure your voice is heard by key opinion leaders who read the results.
 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.
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 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. |
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| 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. |
| If you have any questions about joining the State Chamber, call Janet Brigandi at (800) 561-4602 or e-mail her at janet@njchamber.com.
Click here to inquire about joining the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. |
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