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Sherrill administration’s statewide business tour reinforces its focus on economic growth
President & CEO Tom BrackenOne of the most encouraging developments during the first months of the Sherrill administration has been its clear commitment to engaging directly with New Jersey’s business community.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is participating in Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s 21-county business outreach tour – an important initiative designed to hear directly from employers across the state about both the opportunities and challenges of operating a business in New Jersey. The Chamber has been assisting the governor’s office in identifying locations for many of these meetings in partnership with local chambers of commerce, associations, and regional business groups.
Honor the Memory of Bob Podvey by Supporting the Payne Scholars Fellowship Program
Bob Podvey and his wife, Deborah, at the Chamber’s 2025 holiday party at Calandra's Italian Village in Caldwell. (Russ DeSantis Photo and Video)We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Podvey, one of New Jersey’s most respected attorneys and a longtime member of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Bob’s leadership, friendship, and dedication to the state and its business community will be greatly missed.
The World Cup is Coming: Here's a Way for Businesses to Participate
At the recent ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo, we centered our conversations on a single, defining theme: New Jersey’s economic competitiveness.
More than 850 leaders from across business, government, and the nonprofit community gathered in Atlantic City, and there was an overarching conclusion: New Jersey’s ability to compete depends on how well we prepare for the opportunities in front of us.
That focus could not be timelier.
In just a few months, we will have one of the most unique opportunities in our state’s history. The FIFA World Cup (games are June 11 through July 19), will kick off in the U.S. New Jersey will host eight matches, including the Final at MetLife Stadium — which is expected to be one of the most watched sporting events in history.
Gov. Sherrill Outlines Plan to Strengthen Business Climate at NJ Chamber’s ReNew Jersey Business Summit
Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday outlined an agenda focused on improving New Jersey’s business climate and expanding the state’s economy, telling business leaders that government must become a more efficient and reliable partner for growth.
“We all know that New Jersey has the best business in the world,” Sherrill said. “What we need to make sure of, as we go forward, is New Jersey is the best place to DO business in the world.”
Speaking at the ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo, Sherrill emphasized her administration's efforts to streamline permitting, reduce delays, modernize state operations, and to create a more predictable environment for companies to invest and hire.
NJ Chamber Offers Praise and Expresses Concern Over Elements of Proposed $60.7B State Budget
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday outlined support for elements of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed $60.7 billion state budget, while also expressing concern over items that raise costs for some business and might hurt the state’s economic competitiveness.
Testifying before the Assembly Budget Committee March 18, NJ Chamber Executive Vice President of Government Relations Michael Egenton praised the Sherrill administration’s work to address a roughly $3 billion structural deficit and cut red tape, but cautioned that some provisions would essentially raise taxes on some businesses and threaten job growth.
“This comes at a time when New Jersey already faces significant competitiveness challenges,” Egenton said.
Statement on Governor Sherrill’s FY2027 Budget Proposal
Gov. Mikie Sherrill today delivered her first budget address, which kicks off the negotiating period for the governor and Legislature to craft a FY2027 state budget that must be adopted by June 30. In response, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement:
We congratulate Governor Sherrill on releasing her first budget proposal and appreciate the administration’s ongoing outreach to the business community. Regular engagement with employers across the state has been a positive and constructive step, and we look forward to continuing that dialogue.
2026 NJ Chamber Events
- Steve Dilts
COO, Chief Operating Officer, New Jersey Turnpike Authority - Kris Kolluri
President/CEO, NJ TRANSIT & Executive Director, NJTA - Asm. Clinton Calabrese
Chair, Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee - Priya Jain
Commissioner, NJDOT - Sam Donelson
EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
2027 NJ Chamber Events
