- 2021-02-03
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
For the first time in months, New Jersey foodies will soon be able to dine out past 10 p.m.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday morning an executive order that relaxed dining restrictions and lifted the 10 p.m. indoor dining ban that has been in place since November.
- 2021-01-27
- ROI-NJ
Average loan amount for Garden State firms is just over $106K
A total of 8,599 loans for a combined $916,748,129 have gone to New Jersey companies during the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program, the Small Business Administration reported Wednesday afternoon.
- 2021-01-20
- NJ Spotlight News
COVID-19, taxes, climate: The president-elect has signaled he is in a hurry to make big changes on these and other issues
When he becomes president Wednesday, Joseph Biden is expected to make immediate changes in policy areas upended by President Trump — first through executive orders, then through an aggressive push with a Congress controlled by Democrats.
- 2021-01-12
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds Gov. Phil Murphy for his optimism in describing his vision for New Jersey in 2021 and beyond.
When the governor gave his State of the State message last year, no one could have imagined the COVID-19 pandemic that brought unprecedented challenges to New Jersey and to its business community.
It will take more time and more help for our state’s economy to get back on its feet, but, just as the governor is optimistic about New Jersey’s future, the N.J. Chamber believes there are reasons for optimism about our state’s economic recovery.
- 2021-01-11
The SBA reopened its web portal for business loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. It has loan details and guidance. The SBA says it will forgive loans if the borrower meets employee retention criteria and uses funds for eligible expenses. Consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program.
N.J. Chamber President and CEO Tom Bracken's Statement on the State's New Economic Incentive Program
- 2021-01-07
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce thanks Gov. Phil Murphy for signing the new economic incentive legislation. The Chamber also wishes to thank the lead sponsors of the legislation, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin and Sen. Teresa Ruiz, and the other sponsors, as well as Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin for their efforts in crafting and managing this bill.
- 2021-01-05
- Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman and Akiko Fujita discuss New Jersey’s minimum wage increase with Tom Bracken, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President & CEO.
- 2021-01-04
- ROI-NJ
On banking business in pandemic: ‘We really have had to find ways to make sure that our customers know that they are still top of mind — that they are still our top priority’
- 2020-12-22
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce welcomes the news that Congress has approved the new federal emergency relief package, and did so in a bipartisan manner.
The direct payments to families and the availability of additional unemployment funds are critical to those whose job status has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2020-12-16
- ROI-NJ
Tom Bracken, the CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, has been a frequent critic of Gov. Phil Murphy’s economic policies.
On Wednesday, he said he found an ally.