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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
A Message from President & CEO Tom BrackenNew 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.
Restoring Economic Certainty: New Jersey Needs Pro-Growth Policies, Not More Uncertainty
The past months have been marked by unprecedented economic uncertainty – globally, nationally, and right here in New Jersey. Businesses thrive when they can plan for the future with confidence, yet today’s economic climate is inherently unpredictable. From inflationary pressures to tariff wars, executives across industries are grappling with challenges that make long-term investment and expansion difficult.
In short, there’s an old truism: Uncertainty stifles prosperity.
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network Announces Inaugural Board of Directors
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce announced that its Young Professionals (YP) Network has established a board of directors and appointed seven young leaders to serve as its inaugural members.
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