February 24, 2015

• 2015-02-24

We understand that this year's budget has been constructed in the face of many significant challenges. We appreciate that many aspects of the governor's budget plan remain business friendly.

February 19, 2015

• 2015-02-19

The 78th Annual Walk to Washington and Congressional Dinner on Feb. 19 and 20, 2015 brought to Washington a who's who of New Jersey business and government leaders, all of whom participated in what NJBIZ newspaper has called "a massive mobile networking event" and The Star-Ledger called "a longstanding Jersey tradition."

February 18, 2015

• Andrew George
• 2015-02-18
• NJBIZ

For Donald Norcross, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Walk to Washington event this week will feel a little different than it has in years past.

Having spent more than four years as a member of the state Legislature before being elected last November to longtime U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews’ vacant 1st District seat, Norcross will address guests at this year’s event as a member of Congress.

“After attending this event for years, it will be surreal to be seated on the other side of the table addressing attendees,” Norcross told NJBIZ. “New Jersey is home to some of our nation’s most successful businesses and organizations and each is unique in its background, concerns and viewpoints.

“I’m looking forward to meeting with them and hearing what Democrats and Republicans can do together to strengthen our state’s economy and grow jobs.”

January 29, 2015

• 2015-01-29

NJBIZ's List of Powerful People in the State's Business Community Includes N.J. Chamber President, Chairman, Both Vice Chairs and 4 Other Board Members

January 29, 2015

• 2015-01-29

NJBIZ's List of Powerful People in the State's Business Community Includes N.J. Chamber President, Chairman, Both Vice Chairs and 4 Other Board Members

January 25, 2015

• 2015-01-25
• NJBIZ

Triple Play is a weekly NJBIZ feature that asks top executives in New Jersey to talk about three things related to their industry.

Michael Egenton is the senior vice president of government relations for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, representing the business community on legislative and regulatory matters in Trenton.

We asked Michael for three things in Trenton that the business community will be keeping a close eye on in the next few months:

January 14, 2015

• Brent Johnson
• 2015-01-14
• NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Izod Center — the state-owned arena that has been part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford for more than three decades and was once the home to the New Jersey Devils and Nets — is expected to close its doors at the end of the month.

January 13, 2015

• Andrew George
• 2015-01-13
• NJBIZ

Namedropping recent incentive-driven projects involving the likes of Subaru and the Philadelphia 76ers in Camden and Forbes Media in Jersey City, Gov. Chris Christie said in Tuesday's annual State of the State address that the streamlining of incentives under the Economic Opportunity Act has “better targeted them to areas of our state that need investment most.”

“And the verdict is in — and the early returns from the Economic Opportunity Act show that it is working to attract and retain businesses,” Christie said.

January 13, 2015

• 2015-01-13

We applaud the governor's realistic assessment of the state's job and economic growth during his years in office.

We agree with his statement that growth has been good and the unemployment rate is down, but further progress is needed.