• Matt Arco
  • 2014-12-22
  • NJ Advance Media, for NJ.com
Chris Christie
Gov. Chris Christie file photo. (Molly Riley|AP)

Gov. Chris Christie is once again scheduled to give a Washington D.C. keynote address when the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce takes its annual “Walk to Washington” in February.

The governor, who’s delivered the keynote during the annual event nearly every year since taking office, will speak on Feb. 19, said Michael Egenton, senior vice president of the state Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re really privileged to have him,” Egenton said.

The event is a yearly tradition where state lawmakers, chief executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners and nonprofit leaders board a train — often dubbed the “schmooze cruise” — from New Jersey to Washington D.C.

The two-day event is entering its 78th year.

Media Contacts

Scott Goldstein
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
scott@njchamber.com
609-989-7888 x113
Cell: 609-220-0836


Kevin Friedlander
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
kevin.friedlander@njchamber.com
609-789-5263


2026 NJ Chamber Events

Jun 3
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJEDA CEO Evan Weiss & DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn Suarez
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Jun 4
NJM Small Business Series
AI for Business: Practical Tools to Save Time, Boost Productivity and Grow
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Jun 11
29th Annual
NJ Chamber Open House and Reception
Where: New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
When: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Jul 22
Networking
Member Mixer
Where: Livana Luxury Rentals, East Hanover
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
Sep 1
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast 
Where: UMC Foundation, Neptune
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
Sep 10
NJM Small Business Series
Protecting Your Brand – Reputation & Risk Management in a Digital Age
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Sep 16
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak
Where: TBD
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Oct 7
The Next 250: New Jersey Powers America’s Future
Where: The Palace at Somerset Park
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Oct 21
Business Roundtable Series
State of Transportation Breakfast
  • 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
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  or non member
Oct 22
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 12
NJM Small Business Series
Cybersecurity for Employers – Protecting Your Business, Employees, and Customer Data
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Dec 10
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members

2027 NJ Chamber Events

Feb 4&5
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC