legislators

Sen. Andy Kim's Monmouth County tour
Jun 2, 2026

Kim pitches Monmouth County as blueprint for NJ growth

NJBIZ joined U.S. Sen. Andy Kim's tour of the region, as he pitched an innovation ecosystem he says can drive jobs, growth and affordability in the Garden State.

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Legislative & Business Awards reception Oct. 22 in Iselin.
Oct 23, 2025

NJ Chamber honors lawmakers, business leaders

Five state legislators and three private sector advocates were recognized for advancing economic growth and improving the state’s business climate.

The 2023 State Chamber Legislative and Business Awards reception took place Oct. 11 at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle.
Oct 2, 2025

NJ Chamber names Legislator of the Year award winners

The organization will honor eight leaders Oct. 22 for their work to support business growth and to strengthen New Jersey's economy.

Attorney appointment
Jan 24, 2025

Trump reportedly taps sitting state senator as US attorney for New Jersey

If confirmed, the former Garden State GOP leader would become the first serving legislator to assume the post since President Dwight Eisenhower's pick in 1953.

The 2023 State Chamber Legislative and Business Awards reception took place Oct. 11 at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle.
Oct 18, 2023

Chamber awards spark bipartisan, hopeful tone about NJ’s economic future (slideshow)

“Tonight, we are gathered here to honor people who have helped New Jersey gain some recognition over the years,” said New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken at the biannual Legislative and Business Awards Reception. “There’s a lot of good news going around New Jersey right now.”

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Oct 5, 2023

NJ Chamber set to honor 9 at biannual award ceremony

“We do it every two years. So, we follow the cycle of the Assembly,” Michael Egenton, executive vice president, Government Relations, told NJBIZ in August. “That’s what makes the event so nice and exclusive – that we don’t do it every year.”