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Siekerka named chair of manufacturing organization
New Jersey Business & Industry Association President and CEO Michele Siekerka's appointment follows a two-year stint as vice chair for the Conference of State Manufacturers Association.
NJBIZ Conversations: NJ Business & Industry Association CEO Michele Siekerka
The NJBIA chief executive officer reflects on her 10 years at the helm of the organization, the challenges facing businesses and what's ahead.
Siekerka reflects on her decade leading the NJBIA
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is marking 10 years with President and CEO Michele Siekerka at the helm. NJBIZ recently caught up with the leader to discuss the milestone, key accomplishments during her tenure, areas of focus, the state’s business climate and more.
NJ business leaders weigh in: Budget process, CTF
As negotiations hit the home stretch, hopes for a more palatable corporate transit fee persist — as do criticisms of the proposal.
NJ execs: Corporate transit fee could force some firms to flee
Some New Jersey business leaders warn that a 2.5% surcharge on the state’s most profitable businesses would force those firms to leave – not reinvest in – the Garden State, while others would never come here in the first place.
NJMEP passes torch for annual major manufacturing event
“Handing over the reins of the State-of-the-State of Manufacturing Summit to NJBIA marks a pivotal moment in our journey to create a more manufacturing-friendly environment in New Jersey,” said Peter Connolly, CEO, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program.
NJ budget bad for business, statewide groups testify
As hearings began for New Jersey's proposed $55.9 billion spending plan, leaders did not hold back their sharp criticisms of the CTF as well as lagging support for the community.
NJBIA policy forum addresses state’s economy, business climate
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association's 2023 Public Policy Forum drew a who’s who of business and government as well as academic and political experts.
Annual NJBIA outlook survey shows mixed bag for NJ businesses
One of the key findings: Just 4% of respondents said state lawmakers and leaders have done enough to address affordability over the past 12 months.
Experts, policymakers and stakeholders explore future of energy
New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s recent conference addressed everything from innovations in the sector, the future of fossil fuels and gas utilities, decarbonization and the grid, climate uncertainty and risk, and more.
NJBIA women’s forum aims to ‘unleash’ state’s next leaders
“What are we going to do for the next 24 hours?” New Jersey Business & Industry Association President and CEO Michele Siekerka asked a packed ballroom at the Newark Liberty […]
OPINION: Broadband power
"While New Jersey boasts a vast network of broadband into every corner of our state, many residents are not using the internet to its full advantage," writes Michele Siekerka is president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.
