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New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Jun 28, 2025

$58.8B budget advances after late-night vote

After clearing both Senate and Assembly committees in the 11 p.m. hour Friday, full votes are now set for Monday and then head to the governor's desk ahead of the July 1 deadline.

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Women of Inspiration
Jun 26, 2025

NJ Chamber names 2025 Women of Inspiration honorees

The group of 12 leaders span business, advocacy and economic development. See who will be recognized in September >>

Fed rate cuts
Jun 20, 2025

NJ cuts unemployment tax, saving businesses $300M

"[The] reduction demonstrates a major milestone in New Jersey’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Phil Murphy.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli
Jun 11, 2025

Sherrill, Ciattarelli win NJ governor primary races

Setting the stage for a high-stakes election, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli secured their party's respective nominations for the 2025 gubernatorial contest Tuesday night.

Gil Medina, executive vice president at CBRE, has been elected chair of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce board of directors for the 2025–2027 term.
Jun 5, 2025

CBRE’s Medina elected chair of NJ Chamber of Commerce board

Assuming the leadership post from T&M President and CEO Gary Dahms, Gil Medina brings decades of business and government experience to the position.

NJ Chamber President and CEO Tom Bracken speaks during the Congressional Reception on Feb. 6.
Apr 21, 2025

NJ Chamber elects new board members

The six latest additions have associations with organizations including McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC; Connell Foley; Delta Dental of New Jersey; Smolin; United Airlines and Rizco.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address in the general assembly chambers of the State House on Feb. 25, 2025.
Apr 3, 2025

Amid uncertain conditions, NJ lawmakers deliberate $58B budget

The Assembly and Senate Budget committees each held public hearings, gathering feedback from a wide variety of constituents and groups on a range of issues concerning the record spending plan.

An aerial view of cargo vessels at Port Newark, shown in September 2020.
Apr 3, 2025

Trump unveils sweeping tariff plan

President Donald Trump made the "declaration of economic independence," signing an executive order April 2 and declaring it "one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history." More on the plan.

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Mar 21, 2025

Budget hearings get underway in Trenton

Running over seven hours, representatives from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, NJBIA, New Jersey Council of County Colleges, the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey and others voiced concerns and offered feedback about the governor's proposed $58 billion spending plan.

Businesswoman
Mar 14, 2025

NJ Chamber Young Professionals Network establishes board

Meet the seven new members tapped to lead the group, which aims to bring together future business leaders from ages 21-39.

Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Feb. 7
Feb 24, 2025

NJ Chamber revives Walk to Washington with huge turnout at critical time

The 84th iteration of the iconic event returned after a five-year absence with a group of New Jersey business leaders in every industry, political leaders from every level of government and key stakeholders taking part.

A packed room attended the Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Feb. 7, 2025, part of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's Walk to Washington & 84th Congressional Reception.
Feb 10, 2025

NJ Chamber’s Walk to Washington makes triumphant return

Following a five-year reprieve, the Chamber Train once again made its way from Newark to Washington, D.C., packed with business leaders, officials, gubernatorial hopefuls and more.