- 2020-01-22
- Star-Ledger Op-Ed
Gov. Phil Murphy issued his State of the State address last week. It was his second since becoming governor. He spoke of “making smart investments in our future” and the need to “restore fiscal responsibility.” He reinforced his commitment to workforce development, and announced the Jobs NJ initiative to ensure that employers have the homegrown work force they need for a sustainable future.
In his State of the State message on Jan. 14, Gov. Murphy correctly cited the concern of business leaders about finding qualified workers.
Attracting and maintaining a trained and highly qualified workforce is a long-standing concern of the New Jersey business community. The Governor and his team listened and responded with the 'Jobs NJ' program.
In Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State address today, he continued to promote his vision of a “fairer and stronger” economy.
While we can all support the concept of a “fairer and stronger” economy, the social programs that comprise the “fairer” economy must be paid for by the economic progress of a stronger business climate.
- 2020-01-07
- ROI-NJ
Choose New Jersey CEO Jose Lozano said the lack of tax incentive programs in the state is beginning to take a toll on the state’s ability to recruit companies. If the situation continues, Lozano said it could mean the loss of thousands of jobs — as well as untold reputational damage to the state.
- 2020-01-07
Last week, The Star-Ledger published an article about the environment of sexual harassment in Trenton and the Walk to Washington was mentioned.
We have taken a series of proactive and significant steps to address the harassment situation and these steps are detailed in a press release the Chamber issued this morning.
- 2019-12-11
- ROI-NJ Op-Ed
How do you know when a piece of legislation misses the point?
When the people affected by the legislation turn out in droves to warn the state Legislature of the unintended consequences of the bill — in this case, that it would threaten their careers.
- 2019-12-02
- NJBIZ
The president of the state chamber’s foundation will serve as just one of 35 individuals from across the county to participate in a panel focusing on major workforce development and education issues.
In September, we honored Sgt. Archie Fagan, a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, helped liberate Dachau concentration camp and attended the Nuremberg Trials. Last week, we went to the ShopRite in Flemington, where he still works as a beloved greeter at the age of 93, and presented Archie with a framed photo of him at the event.
- 2019-11-20
- ROI-NJ Op-Ed
On Monday, protesters in Trenton disrupted the state Senate committee hearing on New Jersey’s tax incentive programs.
Everyone has the right to protest and to be heard. It is important that we respect those rights.
But it is equally important that we ask this question — how is our state perceived by the out-of-state executives we are trying to convince to bring their businesses here?