- 2020-07-27
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
New Jersey is the only state in the nation to see the number of new coronavirus cases drop in the last two weeks, but the pandemic’s financial impact continues to grow, according to a new Rutgers study.
- 2020-07-20
The passing of Georgia Congressman John Lewis comes at a particularly poignant time for our nation and for New Jersey.
Congressman Lewis was a pillar of the civil rights movement and his fight for inclusion and economic opportunity made him the conscience of the U. S. Congress for his more than three decades of service there.
His life is the embodiment of what this country can achieve and a reminder of how much more there is yet to do to create economic opportunity for all Americans.
As we honor the memory of Congressman Lewis, The N.J. Chamber of Commerce renews its commitment to work with political, business and community leaders, especially our joint initiative with the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey to address economic, social and educational inequalities in our state and help those left out or left behind.
- 2020-07-14
- ROI-NJ
Highly regard health care executive Amy Mansue was named the new CEO and president of Inspira Health on Tuesday.
Mansue, who will replace the retiring John DiAngelo, will begin her role Sept. 1.
- 2020-07-10
- ROI-NJ
For months, Gov. Phil Murphy has been asking the Legislature to pass a bill allowing him to borrow at least $5 billion to provide more money for the state’s expenses. On Thursday, two Republican party leaders made a counterproposal: Free more of the money the state received in the CARES Act for small businesses.
- 2020-07-10
- ROI-NJ
When he’s not working as the Assembly minority leader, Jon Bramnick is a personal injury lawyer. And he is concerned about a flood of lawsuits that could come from COVID-19.
Bramnick (R-Westfield), who was joined by Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. (R-Westfield) on a webinar co-sponsored by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, said the state needs to protect business owners from COVID-19 lawsuits.
- 2020-07-01
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Congress has voted to extend federal program that provided low-interest loans to small businesses that would be forgiven if they kept paying their employees.
- 2020-07-01
- ROI-NJ
Jonathan Holloway jumped right into the issues of the day during his first hours as president of Rutgers University.
In a five-minute video message, Holloway showed both his character and leadership. It was impressive.
Business leaders have a duty to address racial inequality by developing a diverse workforce, creating diverse boards of directors and hiring more Black-owned suppliers and contractors, said Tom Bracken, president of the N.J. Chamber of Commerce, and John Harmon, president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey during a webinar on June 29. The webinar featuring the two Chamber leaders, was a follow-up to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's June 25 'Summit on Equality of Opportunity.'
- 2020-06-23
- NJTV News | NJ Spotlight
A tribute by NJTV News Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron:
In 1997, a political tip sheet started appearing. It was called “PolitifaxNJ,” and it was witty, informative and trenchant. “Who’s writing this?” I wondered. The masthead said, “Editor and Publisher — Nick Acocella.” Didn’t know him. So I called and booked an interview with him for what was then called NJN News.
- 2020-06-23
- ROI-NJ Op-Ed
On June 19, the New Jersey Senate Republican caucus sent a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy urging him to release more of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to help the state’s struggling business community — including nonprofits and educational institutions.