A Look at Some Recent NJ Chamber Events
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NJ Chamber Board of Directors Elects Verizon Vice President Eileen Mannion
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors this month elected a new board member: Eileen Mannion, vice president, public policy-state & local government affairs at Verizon.
Mannion, a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and Monmouth University, has spent the past 22 years in government affairs at Verizon. Prior to joining the company, she served as deputy counsel to the New Jersey Assembly and as an assistant counsel in the Governor’s Counsel’s Office. She is also a longtime volunteer with Unite for Her, a nonprofit organization that connects women affected by breast and ovarian cancer with integrative therapies and wellness resources.
Time for Action
President & CEO Tom BrackenFor years, I have been saying the same thing: making New Jersey more economically competitive must be the top priority of both the governor and the Legislature.
Some may think I sound like a broken record. That's okay. The message remains the same because the challenge remains the same.
Today, however, the urgency feels greater than ever – and the business community has been patient long enough.
Statement on PACT/REAL Climate Rules Delay
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds the Sherrill administration for delaying implementation of the PACT/REAL climate rules by one year to allow for additional study and broader stakeholder engagement on regulations that could have significant economic consequences. While protecting communities from environmental threats is critically important, the business community remains concerned that these rules could dramatically increase the cost of building and redevelopment across New Jersey, ultimately driving up housing prices for residents and making future development extremely difficult.
The business case for energy efficiency has never been stronger
New Jersey businesses are under growing pressure from rising energy costs. Across our state, employers of every size are feeling the impact of increasing electricity demand and concerns about whether supply can keep pace. In today’s economic climate, helping businesses better manage energy use and costs is essential to maintaining New Jersey’s competitive edge.
Sherrill administration’s statewide business tour reinforces its focus on economic growth
One of the most encouraging developments during the first months of the Sherrill administration has been its clear commitment to engaging directly with New Jersey’s business community.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is participating in Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s 21-county business outreach tour – an important initiative designed to hear directly from employers across the state about both the opportunities and challenges of operating a business in New Jersey. The Chamber has been assisting the governor’s office in identifying locations for many of these meetings in partnership with local chambers of commerce, associations, and regional business groups.
Honor the Memory of Bob Podvey by Supporting the Payne Scholars Fellowship Program
Bob Podvey and his wife, Deborah, at the Chamber’s 2025 holiday party at Calandra's Italian Village in Caldwell. (Russ DeSantis Photo and Video)We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Podvey, one of New Jersey’s most respected attorneys and a longtime member of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Bob’s leadership, friendship, and dedication to the state and its business community will be greatly missed.
2026 NJ Chamber Events
- Steve Dilts
COO, Chief Operating Officer, New Jersey Turnpike Authority - Kris Kolluri
President/CEO, NJ TRANSIT & Executive Director, NJTA - Asm. Clinton Calabrese
Chair, Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee - Priya Jain
Commissioner, NJDOT - Sam Donelson
EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
2027 NJ Chamber Events
