Over 50 members of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone New Jersey program received a briefing the morning of Aug. 23 at the Pines Manor in Edison, from Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7).
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is saddened to learn of the passing of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. As the first Black woman to serve as Assembly Speaker, Lt. Gov. Oliver was a tireless advocate on a wide variety of issues and she always listened to the concerns of New Jersey’s business community, especially small businesses. She was a passionate supporter of urban revitalization efforts and she realized the state’s economic success was dependent on all New Jerseyans having access to safe, affordable housing as well as a quality education.
Gov. Phil Murphy sat down with New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tom Bracken on Wednesday, July 26, at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark to discuss ways to improve and expand the state economy. The governor used the event to announce a trade mission this fall to Japan and South Korea, with the primary goals to be attracting jobs and investments to the Garden State.
Our state can improve No. 19 ranking by doing more for businesses
It is excellent news that CNBC, in its annual Top States for Doing Business List, ranked New Jersey as the most improved state, climbing 23 places to No. 19, after a 42nd place finish last year. This is certainly a reason to celebrate and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is pleased that the CNBC survey recognizes some important strengths in New Jersey’s economy.
The signing of these economic growth bills, which were supported by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, sends a message to the rest of the country that New Jersey’s leaders are supportive of burgeoning industries such as offshore wind and film/digital media, and will work with companies seeking to create jobs and facilities benefitting our economy and residents. The State Chamber thanks Gov. Murphy and the Legislature for paving the way to a strong future by making our state more attractive to innovative businesses that are seeking to invest in New Jersey and call New Jersey home.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce thanks the governor and legislative leaders for including, in the budget, tax reform measures that make New Jersey more attractive to companies based in our state and companies considering relocating to our state.
If the 2.5% CBT surcharge does not sunset, as promised, it will send the wrong message in many ways
When companies in New Jersey thrive, so do the state’s finances. When the business community thrives, state tax revenues rise, social programs are funded and the generous philanthropic giving of the business community grows.
Gary Dahms, P.E., president, CEO and chairman of T&M Associates, the consulting, engineering, environmental, and technical services firm, has been elected chairman of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The move was confirmed by the Chamber Board on June 6. Dahms will serve a two-year term.
Dahms has been serving as the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's first vice chair for the past two years. He has been a member of the Chamber's Board of Directors since 2011.
Four of the state’s top health care insiders discussed the escalating health care costs; the shortage of health care workers; ways to attract people to the field; and the issues that can be addressed by Trenton. The conversation came during the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s May 23 Business Roundtable at the Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton.
It’s a Golf Tradition: The 12th Annual N.J. Chamber Challenge Cup Is a Big Hit On and Off The Course
The ping of driver meeting golf ball. The smell of fresh cut grass. The chirping of birds. And a beautiful golf course. This was the setting on May 15 for the 12th annual N.J. Chamber Challenge Cup golf outing, where business leaders plied their skills on 18 holes at the Bedens Brook Club in Skillman.