A Look at Some Recent NJ Chamber Events
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Strong Leadership Is the Antidote to Uncertain Times in New Jersey
A Message from President & CEO Tom BrackenWe are living in a time of deep uncertainty – politically and economically. As we look to the future, one thing is abundantly clear: if we are to navigate the challenges ahead and unlock the opportunities waiting on the other side, leadership is the key.
NJ Chamber Cornerstone Members Get a Briefing on How Businesses in New Jersey can Benefit From the 2026 FIFA World Cup
New Jersey is gearing up for what is being touted as the most significant sporting and economic event in its history: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a special briefing for New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone members held on April 30, hosted by Montclair State University, Alex Lasry, CEO of the World Cup’s NY/NJ Host Committee, outlined the enormous potential this global soccer tournament presents for businesses across the state.
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Elects Six New Members
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on April 9 elected six new board members. These accomplished leaders, from a variety of industries and regions across the state, will contribute to the Chamber's mission of fostering a dynamic and thriving business environment in New Jersey.
New Jersey’s Perfect Storm: Tariffs, Growing Uncertainty and Declining Confidence
New Jersey’s economy was already facing much uncertainty when President Trump made his tariff announcement. In February, Gov. Murphy proposed a record-high state budget including $1.2 billion in new fees and taxes – and increased spending. There is the looming threat of huge federal aid cuts that could upend the proposed budget and jeopardize vital services to residents. Massive budget deficits are projected for future state budgets. The cost of living for New Jersey businesses and residents is sky-high causing increased pressure. There is uncertainty regarding who our next governor will be – and the direction that person will take the state.
Instant Analysis for N.J. Chamber Members: U.S. Chamber’s Neil Bradley Breaks Down Tariffs and Economic Policy
With the dust still settling from President Trump’s tariff announcement yesterday, Neil Bradley, senior vice president and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, provided N.J. Chamber of Commerce members with an exclusive briefing this morning on the new tariffs and other economic policies coming out of Washington.
N.J. Chamber Testifies on State Budget, Urges Pro-Business Investments
On March 26, at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tom Bracken delivered testimony before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, warning that Governor Murphy’s proposed $58.1 billion budget—New Jersey’s largest ever—fails to address the state’s fragile economic future.
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