- 2016-07-21
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's statement on Today's Jobs Report
We are very pleased to see New Jersey's strong job growth in the month of June. As we have said many times, job growth is the key to the economic future of New Jersey and we hope this month begins a sustained trend that enhances New Jersey's business climate and enables us to achieve fiscal stability.
- 2016-07-21
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's statement on Transportation Trust Funding and the Republican National Convention
As I watched the Republican National Convention roll call on Monday night, I was struck by the number of times delegates displayed pride in their respective states, and talked about the prominence and prosperity in place "back home." That's in stark contrast to the stalled Transportation Trust Fund/tax fairness situation we are facing here in New Jersey.
- 2016-07-11
Dr. Bonnie Bassler, Bacteria Fighter
Dr. Bonnie Bassler, Whose Breakthroughs are Leading to New Antibiotics, will receive the N.J. Chamber's Woman in Innovation Award
Dr. Bonnie Bassler, whose work at Princeton University is changing the face of medicine and laying the groundwork for new antibiotics, will receive the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's second annual Alice H. Parker Women Leaders in Innovation Award, the N.J. Chamber announced today.
- 2016-06-29
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's statement on TTF Funding Legislation passed by the Assembly:
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is pleased that the bill passed by the State Assembly on Monday night replenishes the Transportation Trust Fund.
It is imperative that we begin to invest in the repair and upgrades of our roads, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure as soon as possible. This is critical to our state's economic health and to the safety of the thousands of New Jersey drivers who use and depend on this infrastructure every day.
- 2016-06-21
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's statement on the bipartisan proposal for transportation and tax reform:
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce believes the proposed legislation to authorize funding of the NJ Transportation Trust Fund and to enact tax reform, including the phase out of the estate tax, is good news for New Jersey.
While no one likes tax increases and not all of the provisions in the TTF funding bill are optimal, the overall impact of the legislation is positive. The revenue raised by the TTF bill will be invested in repair and maintenance of our roads, bridges and tunnels, which is a critical investment for New Jersey's future.
- 2016-06-21
CohnReznick- N.J. Chamber Survey
The Internet is the New Force for Generating Sales
The Web Equals or Surpasses Traditional Face-to-Face or Phone Contact for Finding New Customers
How profoundly the internet has changed the way business is conducted is clearly illustrated in the new CohnReznick - New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Spring 2016 Business Climate Survey of New Jersey business leaders released today.
- 2016-06-21
The Web Equals or Surpasses Traditional Face-to-Face or Phone Contact for Finding New Customers
How profoundly the internet has changed the way business is conducted is clearly illustrated in the new CohnReznick - New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Spring 2016 Business Climate Survey of New Jersey business leaders released today.
- 2016-06-17
Walter Brasch was elected treasurer of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce by the Board of Directors at its June 8 meeting. Brasch, who has served on the Board for six years, is partner and chief business development officer at PKF O’Connor Davies, the accounting and consulting services firm in Cranford.
- 2016-06-14
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce attended yesterday's press conference outlining the plan for bipartisan transportation and tax reform.
First, the N.J. Chamber applauds Senate President Steve Sweeney, Sen. Steven Oroho, Sen. Paul Sarlo, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and Sen. Joe Kyrillos for their work on this proposal and their willingness to work to find solutions to these difficult issues in an effective and bipartisan way.
We urge legislators from both parties to follow the lead of these legislative leaders and work together to solve these p
- 2016-06-09
Business leaders, legislators and state government department heads, including Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, packed the galleries and the outdoor pavilions of the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton on June 9 for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's 19th Annual Open House. It was the fourth consecutive year the event was held away from our Trenton offices - a result of the growing popularity of the event. As always, there was great food, drink and ample networking opportunities for everyone.