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Economic Fireside Chat with Gov. Phil Murphy
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Cornerstone NJ reception with Senator Cory Booker
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Conversation with Chris Christie & Steve Sweeney
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Conversation with Reps. Mikie Sherrill & Tom Kean Jr.
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Tour and executive briefing at CNBC Studios
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Tour and executive briefing at NY Jets training camp
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What Is Cornerstone New Jersey?

Cornerstone New Jersey is an exclusive and prestigious membership level of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, which includes New Jersey’s most influential companies and top executives. As evidenced by our high participation rate and renewal level, our Cornerstone New Jersey members consider this membership level to be a smart investment to help them grow their businesses.

Advantages to Cornerstone Membership

Your investment in Cornerstone New Jersey membership comes with privileges including:

  • Exclusive access to intimate events involving the Garden State’s top political, government and business leaders. The events are tightly focused – and limited to Cornerstone members only;
  • Invitations to online and in-person programs designed to provide behind-the-scenes access to our state’s diverse industries and most-valued companies;
  • High-level briefings on the state’s most pressing economic and political issues; and
  • Unparalleled networking opportunities with fellow Cornerstone members and special guests.

Your Cornerstone New Jersey membership is also an investment in New Jersey’s economic future since it supports our ongoing legislative advocacy to make New Jersey a great place to live, work and raise a family.

To find out how membership in Cornerstone New Jersey can help your business,
contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at (609) 789-5260. 
Cornerstone New Jersey membership requires an additional investment along with your standard membership fee.

Cornerstone NJ Events

2024

  • New Jersey Hall of Fame Briefing & Tour: Cornerstone members receive an executive briefing on the economic and community impact of the NJHOF – as well as the American Dream. The program concluded with a tour and a networking reception.
     
  • Politics & Business – The Inside Scoop from NJ’s Top Political Consultants: Julie Roginsky, Principal, BARO Strategies and Mike DuHaime, CEO, MAD Global Strategy Group will provide Cornerstone members with an exclusive briefing on New Jersey's fiscal 2025 state budget, the 2024 U.S. Senate Race, the 2024 Presidential Race, the 2025 Gubernatorial Race; top New Jersey political and business issues; and other key topics.
     
  • New Jersey Chamber U.S. Senate Candidates Forum: Cornerstone New Jersey members will hear from New Jersey’s U.S. Senatorial candidates about their business platforms to support companies and industries as well as their plans for economic growth to position New Jersey and the country for the future.
     
  • The Business of MetLife Stadium: MetLife Stadium is home to two NFL teams – the New York Giants and New York Jets – and the venue hosts many concerts, soccer matches and other special events. The Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final and seven other matches throughout the tournament, which will have an estimated $2 billion+ local economic impact. Cornerstone New Jersey members will be treated to a behind-the-scenes briefing on how MetLife Stadium operates as a business with two professional sports teams sharing the venue – and juggling a busy calendar of other events in a highly competitive entertainment market. Representatives from the NY Giants, NY Jets, MetLife Stadium, FIFA World Cup 26™ and the Meadowlands Chamber will speak. There will also be a tour of the Stadium and a networking reception.
     
  • HELIX NJ: A New Jersey Project with a Global Impact: HELIX NJ is a transformational $732 million urban redevelopment project in New Brunswick that will be New Jersey’s largest investment in life sciences and medical education and, when completed, it will be three buildings with 1.5 million square feet of laboratory, office and residential space. Cornerstone members received a briefing from those directly working on Helix NJ regarding the project’s overall impact on the local, state and national economies.
     
  • What to Expect from the Economy in 2024: An exclusive Cornerstone NJ briefing from Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, U.S Chamber of Commerce

2023

  • Roundtable Discussion with Gov. Murphy's Key Advisors: Cornerstone NJ members participated in a discussion with Parimal Garg, Chief Counsel; Dennis Zeveloff, Chief Policy Advisor; Eric Brophy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Growth; Jayné Johnson, Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
     
  • New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium: Cornerstone NJ members enjoyed the game from a private luxury suite
     
  • Beyond the Budget: New Jersey’s Comprehensive Financial Picture: Interactive discussion with panel of experts familiar with the inner-workings of state finances
     
  • A Conversation with Reps. Mikie Sherrill & Tom Kean Jr.: Cornerstone NJ members received a briefing from Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-11) and Tom Kean Jr. (R-7). 
     
  • Tour and Executive Briefing at NY Jets Training Facility: Cornerstone NJ members got a close look at Aaron Rodgers and the entire New York Jets team as they practiced at their beautiful Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park. Members also received a briefing on the business of the NY Jets.
     
  • Economic Fireside Chat with Gov. Phil Murphy and N.J. Chamber President & CEO Tom Bracken: Cornerstone NJ members and dignitaries were invited to a Economic Fireside Chat with Gov. Murphy that was held at NJIT in Newark.
     
  • Executive Briefing from Kris Kolluri, CEO, The Gateway Program: Exclusive briefing on what is being labeled as the most urgent infrastructure program in America.
     
  • Federal Reserve of New York Economic Briefing: Andrew Haughwout, New York Federal Reserve Economist, provided forecasts for New Jersey, regional and U.S. economies.
     
  • Executive Briefing & Tour at CNBC Studios: CNBC business executives and a long-time anchor provided Cornerstone NJ members with a special behind-the-scenes look into the business operations at CNBC as well as a candid update on the current state of business news reporting and the overall media landscape.
     
  • C-Suite Level Workshop – Managing and Preparing for a Crisis with Karen Kessler: Acclaimed crisis communication strategist, Karen Kessler, conducted a workshop on how to manage and prepare for all different types of reputation and crisis incidents at your companies or within your industries.
     
  • A Candid Conversation with State’s Top Political Pundits: Ben Dworkin, Micah Rassmusen and David Wildstein covered topics including: 2024 state budget, Senate & Assembly retirements, New Jersey Legislative races, Top New Jersey political and business issues, and the 2025 gubernatorial race.

Previous Events

  • Cocktail reception and behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield.
     
  • Private cocktail receptions with guests-of-honor at our annual Forums and Galas including the legendary New Jersey astronaut Buzz Aldrin; prominent political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin, and MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski; and noted thought leaders Michio Kaku and Shirley Ann Jackson.
     
  • Private tour of the Prudential Center with NJ Devils team members and executives followed by game viewing in a private suite.
     
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst with base commanders.
     
  • Private guided tour of the new NYC 9/11 museum and Freedom Tower.
     
  • Special overnight outing at Borgata/Water Club with private tour, reception and dinner.
     
  • Roundtable discussions with key members of Gov. Phil Murphy’s leadership team including the governor’s chief of staff, state commissioners and cabinet members.
     
  • Exclusive meetings with U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker to discuss economic policies and support for the business community.
     
  • A Behind-the-scenes tour and preview of game-changing technologies at the state’s most influential R&D institutions including the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab in Princeton, the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery in Linden and the Bell Laboratories complex in Murray Hill.