We are deeply concerned by the news regarding NJ PBS. This is a devastating loss for the state’s identity.
Although there will be ongoing news coverage through WNET, it is still a blow to a state that is already underserved by media coverage and urgently needs a strong voice dedicated to New Jersey’s issues.
New Jersey’s August 2025 tax revenue numbers should be setting off alarm bells in Trenton. While some may dismiss weak early-year returns as insignificant, the scale of the decline in business taxes cannot be ignored. These numbers are not just a statistical blip – they are a warning sign that the state’s economic engine is stalling, and that business growth must become a central priority for policymakers.
As we move into mid-September, New Jersey finds itself at a critical crossroads. The gubernatorial election is quickly approaching, and with it comes an opportunity to set the course for our state’s economic future. The stakes are higher than ever. Uncertainty continues to surround both the national and state economies, and our next governor and legislature must make the economy a top priority. New Jersey must be positioned not only to grow in good times but also to withstand the next downturn that might come.
New Jersey is entering a pivotal period of transition as the 2025 gubernatorial campaign takes shape. This election presents a vital opportunity to reset the state’s priorities and chart a course toward long-term economic growth and fiscal stability. The New Jersey Chamber urges the next governor and Legislature to place economic competitiveness and responsible budgeting at the forefront of their agenda. The following priorities reflect the core issues that the next administration and Legislature must address to build a stronger, more competitive, and more inclusive New Jersey economy.
He succeeds Passaic County Community College President Dr. Steven Rose
Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, president of Rowan University and a nationally recognized advocate for access, affordability, and economic development in higher education, has been elected chairman of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
As New Jersey enters a pivotal period of political transition with the 2025 gubernatorial election on the horizon, we are also entering an economic inflection point. This election presents a critical opportunity to realign the state’s priorities and confront the serious economic headwinds that continue to grow. The next governor – regardless of party or platform – must make New Jersey’s economy the top priority from day one.
The results of CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business rankings—placing New Jersey at No. 30 overall (we were No. 19 in 2023) and an alarming No. 49 in Business Friendliness—are disappointing, but unfortunately, not surprising. These rankings reflect what many in the business community have long known: there is a lack of focus in New Jersey on economic growth and creating a welcoming environment for businesses.
We are deeply disappointed in this year’s budget. It marks the eighth consecutive year of overspending and continues to show a troubling lack of focus on growing New Jersey’s current and future economies. This budget makes the state less affordable, less competitive, and less business friendly. Rather than driving progress, it maintains a status quo that has failed to deliver real economic success—and it’s not what New Jerseyans want, as reflected in a recent Rutgers-Eagleton poll showing widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s economic direction.
These Exceptional Women Will Receive the NJ Chamber's 'Women of Inspiration’ Awards
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is honoring 12 exceptional women who have used talent and hard work to create economic opportunities and help make New Jersey a better place to live and work. The women will be recognized at the 2025 Women of Inspiration Awards Reception, on Sept. 18, at The National Conference Center in East Windsor.
The N.J. Chamber’s Women of Inspiration Awards recognize women who are inspiring leaders or advocates in the state’s business community.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce congratulates Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill on their victories in the New Jersey gubernatorial primary. We commend them for their dedication to public service and wish them the best of luck as they begin the next phase of the campaign. This is a critical moment for New Jersey. Our state faces significant challenges, but also tremendous opportunity. Whoever is elected as the next Governor will need to prioritize policies that encourage economic expansion, curb unsustainable state spending, and support job creation. These issues are central to ensuring New Jersey remains a competitive and prosperous place to live, work, and do business. The business community stands ready to partner with our next Governor in advancing a bold, pragmatic economic agenda for New Jersey.
—Tom Bracken, President & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce