- 2016-10-14
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's Statement on Gov. Christie Signing the TTF Funding and Tax Reform Legislation
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce thanks Gov. Chris Christie for signing into law the landmark and transformational legislation that will be a catalyst for economic growth in New Jersey for years to come, and benefit everyone who lives and works here.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce also thanks Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto for their bipartisan leadership in making this legislation possible.
We also acknowledge and thank Sens. Paul Sarlo and Steve Oroho for the effective work they did originating this legislation. We also appreciate the leadership demonstrated by Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick.
Finally, we thank the members of the State Senate and State Assembly from both parties who had the courage to stand up and vote for this legislation and do what is right for New Jersey.
To ensure that every single cent of the gas tax is constitutionally dedicated to the Transportation Trust Fund, the State Chamber urges everyone to vote 'Yes' to Question 2 on Nov. 8. By voting 'Yes', the TTF will have the reliable, sustainable and long-term funding source it has needed for decades.
- 2016-10-07
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's Statement on the TTF Funding and Tax Reform Legislation
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds the passage of today's landmark legislation and we look forward to Gov. Christie signing it.
We believe this legislation will be a catalyst for economic growth in New Jersey for years to come and it will benefit everyone who lives and works here.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce acknowledges and thanks Gov. Chris Christie, Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto for their bipartisan leadership in making this legislation possible.
We also acknowledge and thank Sens. Paul Sarlo and Steve Oroho for the effective work they did originating this legislation. We also appreciate the leadership demonstrated by Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick.
Finally, we thank the members of the State Senate and State Assembly from both parties who voted for this legislation.
The future of New Jersey is brighter beginning today.
- 2016-10-03
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's Statement on the TTF Replenishment and Tax Reform Agreement
The NJ Chamber of Commerce believes the agreement announced Friday afternoon by Governor Chris Christie, Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto is great news for New Jersey and we urge the legislature to approve these measures as soon as possible.
We also want to thank Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Steve Oroho who began the work that led to this agreement.
It is important to look at this agreement in its entirety. On balance, it makes New Jersey more economically competitive and more affordable for everyone.
The benefits are very clear.
Investing $16 billion in the Transportation Trust Fund over the next eight years will allow us to upgrade roads, bridges and tunnels, modernize our airports and expand the capacity of our ports - all of which will stimulate our economy now and lay the groundwork for future economic growth while retaining and attracting new business to our state.
Eliminating the estate tax, reducing the state sales tax and the other reforms which are part of this package will result in new long term investments in our state, make our tax structure more equitable and our state more affordable.
I urge everyone to stop looking in the rear view mirror and pointing fingers about how we got into this situation.
This bipartisan agreement is transformational for New Jersey's future and we should all embrace it and support it.
- 2016-10-01
- Comcast Newsmakers
In a recent episode of 'Caucus: New Jersey', host Steve Adubato led a lively discussion on how to make New Jersey more competitive in attracting and retaining business. The panel featured the officers of Opportunity New Jersey: Tom Bracken, president and CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce; Michele Siekerka, president and CEO, New Jersey Busioness & Industry Association; Debbie Hart, president and CEO, BioNJ; and Ralph Thomas, CEO and executive director, New Jersey Society of CPAs.
- 2016-09-28
Bassler says the Contributions of Women in Science have been 'Undervalued'
Bonnie Bassler, whose work at Princeton University is changing the face of medicine and laying the groundwork for new antibiotics, was presented the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's second annual Alice H. Parker Women Leaders in Innovation Award on Sept. 22.
- 2016-09-26
- NJBIZ
Lead New Jersey, a statewide leadership organization, named its “30 Leaders for 30 Years” at a gala event held last week in Jersey City.
The event, which honored individuals whose leadership has made “New Jersey a better place to live and work,” according to LeadNJ, also celebrated 30 years since the founding of the organization.
- 2016-09-21
A program instituted by the state Department of Environmental Protection, in which licensed consultants from the private sector are hired to help speed-up the permit process for companies seeking to clean contaminated properties, can be replicated by other agencies,said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin.
- 2016-09-19
The N.J. Chamber Foundation is Seeking Corporate Support for the Program which Boasts a Grad Rate of between 96% and 100%
Here is some good news: A program designed to help high school students develop the skills needed to flourish in college and in the workplace is having extraordinary success in the state's cities, and is expanding under the new management of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
- 2016-09-12
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Gov. Chris Christie and state legislative leaders are discussing a reduction in the state sales tax, potentially by half a percentage point, as part of a deal to replenish the Transportation Trust Fund, POLITICO New Jersey has learned.
- 2016-08-31
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's Statement on Gov. Christie's Veto of $15 Minimum Wage Bill
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Christie's veto of the $15 minimum wage bill.