N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Bracken's statement on Gov. Chris Christie's State of the State Address:

The governor's message is simple and direct. We are going to get New Jersey back to greatness.

The business community has felt the turnaround in New Jersey's business climate and the governor has challenged us to accelerate the momentum. We need to embrace that, and start immediately.

What better way to kick-start than to reduce taxes 10 percent across the board, which is a bold, courageous initiative to help set us apart from our competitor states.

The education reform outlined by the governor is also long overdue to strengthen New Jersey's education structure and maintain New Jersey's talented workforce.

     

This state has the potential to achieve new heights of greatness. The governor has a plan that can't be achieved without leadership. We have a great leader and we have a strong Legislature, both of whom have proven they can work in a bipartisan, collaborative manner. It is now up to us, the business community, to work with the administration and the Legislature to help execute the plan.

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The NJ Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization that represents its members on a wide range of business and education issues. Based in Trenton, the organization also links the state's local and regional chambers on issues of importance through its grassroots legislative network. For more information, visit www.njchamber.com.

Contact Scott Goldstein New Jersey Chamber of Commerce 609-989-7888 X113 Cell 609-220-0836

Ray Zardetto New Jersey Chamber of Commerce 609-989-7888 X116 Cell 908-391-5540

Three Great Ways to Start Your Walk to Washington Experience

No need to wait for the train to arrive to start your Diamond Anniversary Walk to Washington experience.
Here are three great ways to start making the connections that will help your business grow.

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Boarding in Newark Prepare for a great day of networking by fueling up at Verizon's complimentary breakfast buffet. When: Thursday, January 26, 2012 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Hilton Newark Gateway Gateway Center at Raymond Boulevard, Newark www.newarkpennstation.hilton.com

Boarding in Philadelphia Join us at Chef Jose Garces' premier eatery, JG Domestic, for a complimentary brunch provided by Burton Trent Public Affairs LLC. When: Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: JG Domestic (directly across from 30th Street Station) 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia www.jgdomestic.com/info.html

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Boarding in Trenton

Enjoy a special offer from the N.J. Chamber Of Commerce and Marriott Trenton Downtown.

Relax with an overnight stay at the Marriott Trenton Downtown before the trip
and enjoy breakfast for one in the Archives Restaurant before the train arrives.
Overnight parking for January 25 & 26, 2012 is included.

Special price: $129 (plus applicable taxes).

To reserve you r room at this special rate, email Edward Bush, General Manager,
Trenton Marriott Downtown at EBusch@waterfordhotelgroup.com, with your full name – make sure to mention that you are a participant in the N.J. Chamber's Walk to Washington.

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The Walk to Washington is only 9 days away.
Don't miss New Jersey's most iconic business event:

Click here for registration and information.

About Disabilities At Work

Disabilities At Work is a national initiative that provides opportunities for businesses to acquire and display a visible symbol of their support for people with disabilities.
By displaying the Disabilities At Work logo, businesses seize opportunities to display a visible symbol of their support for people with disabilities, and the potential for increased customer patronage. Businesses that display the Disabilities At Work logo on wall plaques, point-of-sale magnets, window decals, websites, letterhead, or products have earned the right to do so in a variety of ways.
People with disabilities, their families, friends, and supporters control an astonishing $200 billion in disposable income annually. Disabilities At Work uses its unique logo to focus the power of those consumer dollars to support businesses that support people with disabilities.
These businesses have earned the right to display the unique logo, as judged by specific nonprofit or state agencies working in local communities.

About The NJ Chamber of Commerce Foundation

 
The mission of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation is to build a highly qualified workforce through innovative collaborations with K-12 education and the workforce training and preparation system.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by tax-deductible contributions. The Foundation has three areas of interest:  mitigating the predicted nurse shortage, providing enhanced employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and the workforce pipeline (K-12 education).

Enterprise, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Enterprise is the professional magazine from the NJ Chamber of Commerce. This full-color glossy publication is delivered to more than 6,500 business managers and decision-makers across New Jersey five times each year. Your organization can take advantage of this marketing opportunity, from both an advertising and editorial standpoint. Enterprise is for members, about members, and serving the needs of members in terms of marketing, education and advocacy. The New Jersey Chamber encompasses over 1,700 companies, large and small, representing billions of dollars in annual revenue. Solidify your networking efforts within the Chamber today by taking advantage of Enterprise magazine.

Readership: 6,500

Click to view the most recent issue of Enterprise:

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