The state needs to create more affordable housing, develop the health care sector and “reconstruct” the state’s business incentives, said Assemblyman Lou Greenwald (D-6) at an Oct. 17 Business Roundtable sponsored by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
Honored Were Four Legislators, Three Murphy Administration Executives and Two Business Leaders at an Awards Reception at Manasquan River Golf Club
One year’s chamber membership fee will be covered with the purchase of an AmeriHealth plan*
Almost all New Jersey Chamber of Commerce member companies have one thing in common: The cost of providing their employees with health insurance is consistently one of their biggest budgetary challenges.
Award Reception is at Manasquan River Golf Club on Oct. 11
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce announced that four state legislators – two Democrats and two Republicans – will receive the Chamber’s biannual Legislator of the Year Awards. The State Chamber further announced that five leaders – inside and outside of government – will receive awards for their outstanding work to make New Jersey a great place to live and work.
We applaud Gov. Murphy’s decision to select Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti as his next chief of staff.
Improving the state’s transportation network has always been a top priority for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and as chair of several statewide infrastructure initiatives, I have said many times our infrastructure is the foundation of our economy. Commissioner Gutierrez-Scaccetti has done an outstanding job ensuring that transportation projects have been prioritized that will keep New Jersey’s economy moving.
Victoria (Ahde) Licata has joined the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation as director of resource development. She will cultivate partnerships and will oversee funding and development plans for the Foundation.
Summer is coming to an end, and business is back
As the Legislature returns this fall, our New Jersey Chamber of Commerce lobbying team will be back in the State House pushing for policies that will make New Jersey a better place for our members to run their businesses – and for their employees to live and raise a family.
In my 50-plus-year career, during which I have interacted with many governors and their chiefs of staff, George Helmy has been truly exceptional. He is responsive, professional, objective, respectful – and has been a true asset to Gov. Murphy and the state. We have not agreed on all issues, but there has been a mutual respect between us in dealing with our differences. I will miss my conversations with George – and I wish him the best of luck as he enters a new chapter. I hope our professional paths cross again. To summarize, when it comes to chiefs of staff, George Helmy is the GOAT!
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds the governor’s appointment of Tahesha Way as the third lieutenant governor in the state's history. In her role as secretary of state, she has done an excellent job promoting New Jersey as a top tourist and entertainment destination, which is so critical to the Garden State economy, supporting 500,000 jobs and generating a total annual economic impact of over $73 billion. Secretary Way has also been a friend of the Chamber, attending many of our programs and events, including our annual Legislative Open House at the State Museum. We wish Secretary Way much success in her expanded role and we look forward to collaborating with her on issues important to New Jersey’s economy and employers.
—Tom Bracken, President & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
We mourn the loss of BPU President Joe Fiordaliso, who had the right traits for a public servant – insightful, passionate, authentic, straightforward and pragmatic. He led the Murphy administration’s push for clean energy in a thoughtful way – and we were grateful that he considered all who would be affected, including the businesses community. He was a special guest speaker at New Jersey Chamber events on multiple occasions, and the give-and-take between him and our members was invariably genuine and constructive. We may not have always agreed with Joe’s positions, but we respected him. He will be missed.
—Tom Bracken, President & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce