- 2022-10-19
The Inaugural Awards Ceremony was Hosted by the African American Chamber of N.J. and the N.J. Chamber
Six New Jersey companies that are leading the way in demonstrating tangible and measurable progress in DE&I (diversity, equity and inclusion) were honored as outstanding corporate citizens at the first-ever DE&I Trailblazer Awards reception Nov. 3, hosted by the African American Chamber Commerce of New Jersey and the N.J. Chamber of Commerce.
- 2022-10-26
The African American Chamber Commerce of New Jersey and the N.J. Chamber of Commerce will co-host one of the most important business events of 2022 – the first-ever DE&I Trailblazer Awards reception. The Nov. 3 event will recognize New Jersey companies that are demonstrating tangible and measurable progress in the critical areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).
- 2022-10-19
The Two Women, Who Embody the Best of Outside-the-Box Thinking, Received the N.J. Chamber's 'Women Leaders in Innovation' Award
Two social justice heroes who have each made it their life’s work to fight systemic barriers and make New Jersey a better and more equitable place to live and work were presented the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Alice H. Parker Women Leaders in Innovation Awards on Oct. 12.
- 2022-09-26
We mourn the loss of Gov. Jim Florio. He was a fighter – a boxer and a U.S. Navy officer, not just a tough politician – who consistently stood for what he believed was right for New Jersey. He worked hard on business issues, and frequently joined the N.J. Chamber on our Walk to Washington where he discussed important economic issues with N.J. Chamber of Commerce members. During his tenure as a Congressman, Florio presided over critical pieces of legislation that have long benefitted New Jersey, including a bill that established the Superfund law to clean hazardous waste sites and a law that boosted Amtrak, a critical economic driver for New Jersey, the region and the nation. His legacy is strong. He will be missed.
- 2022-09-19
A Majority of Executives said the State’s Efforts to Support Small Business during the Pandemic have Fallen Short
Nearly seven in 10 business executives (68%) said they believe the U.S. economy has entered a recession, and vast majority of them (71%) believe it will last longer than a year, according to a survey of business executives conducted by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. The results were released today.
Even among the business executives that do not believe the nation’s economy is in a recession, about half of them (51%) said they expect a recession will begin within the next 24 months, according to the survey.
At N.J. Chamber Lunch, Senate President Scutari said There are No Immediate Plans for How the State’s Remaining Pandemic Aid Will Be Spent, and Whether it Will be Used for Payroll Tax Relief
- 2022-09-14
- NJBIZ Op-Ed
MTA’s ‘congestion pricing’ proposal to assess steep fees on N.J. drivers heading into NYC is ill-conceived cash grab
New Jersey businesses and residents are currently coping with the severest inflation in a generation — especially in gas and energy prices — and, now, we have the Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposing what it euphemistically calls a “congestion pricing plan” — what is actually a toll increase on New Jersey drivers heading into New York City.
Make no mistake, this proposed MTA toll hike is aimed directly at the wallets of New Jersey’s businesses and commuters.
Let’s be honest about the $740B US Inflation Reduction Act It’s good – and it’s bad – for New Jersey
- 2022-09-09
- NJBIZ Op-Ed
It’s good – and it’s bad – for New Jersey
Politicians in New Jersey and around the country are working overtime to sell the benefits of the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act that President Joseph Biden recently signed. They are calling it a signature achievement for his administration.
Indeed there are benefits: subsidies for many Americans who buy health insurance on the individual market; $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs to Medicare recipients; lower costs of some medications for older adults; and big investments to combat climate change, such as clean energy tax credits for consumers and manufacturers.
But, as we all know, no legislation is perfect and the bad must be evaluated along with the good, especially when it comes to the impact on New Jersey and its residents.
These Women, Who Embody the Best of Outside-the-Box Thinking, Will Receive the N.J. Chamber's 'Women Leaders in Innovation' Award
DeAnna Minus-Vincent
Executive Vice President, Chief Social Justice and Accountability Officer
RWJBarnabas Health
Jill Johnson
Co-Founder and CEO
Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Amirah Hussain has joined the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce as director of government relations, where she will advocate on behalf of the business community, primarily in health care, economic development and taxation. Amirah reports to Michael Egenton, executive vice president of government relations with the Chamber.