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New president, new plans. What Biden means for NJ

  • 2021-01-20
  • NJ Spotlight News

COVID-19, taxes, climate: The president-elect has signaled he is in a hurry to make big changes on these and other issues

When he becomes president Wednesday, Joseph Biden is expected to make immediate changes in policy areas upended by President Trump — first through executive orders, then through an aggressive push with a Congress controlled by Democrats.

Up first, as Biden has promised, is an overhaul in the nation’s response to COVID-19 and its rollout of the needed vaccines. Then a return to work combating climate change. Beyond that, a new Biden administration is expected to have broad impact on life in New Jersey. From finances to climate to COVID-19, NJ Spotlight News looks at key areas where Biden is said to be making changes.

Read the full article in NJ Spotlight News

2026 NJ Chamber Events

Jul 22
Networking
Member Mixer
Where: Livana Luxury Rentals, East Hanover
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
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Sep 1
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast 
Where: UMC Foundation, Neptune
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
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Sep 10
NJM Small Business Series
Protecting Your Brand – Reputation & Risk Management in a Digital Age
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Sep 16
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak
Where: Double Tree By Hilton, Monroe
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
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Oct 7
The Next 250: New Jersey Powers America’s Future
Where: The Palace at Somerset Park
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Oct 21
Business Roundtable Series
State of Transportation Breakfast
  • Steve Dilts
    COO, 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
  • Stephen Dougherty
    Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority
  • Sam Donelson
    EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
Where: National Conference Center (Holiday Inn), East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  or non member
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Oct 22
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 12
NJM Small Business Series
Cybersecurity for Employers – Protecting Your Business, Employees, and Customer Data
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Dec 1
Business Roundtable Series
Workforce Development Roundtable with NJ DOL Commissioner Jarvis & OSHE Acting Secretary Chaly
Where: National Conference Center (Holiday Inn), East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
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Dec 10
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members

2027 NJ Chamber Events

Feb 4&5
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
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