New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

11/02/2026

We asked N.J. Chamber members to tell us their strategies for managing a team. How do they motivate and empower employees without micromanaging or discouraging them? See their answers in the latest edition of NJ ChamberEdge: https://njchamber.com/edge/1909-how-leaders-motivate-and-empower-their-team

10/30/2026

What’s on their playlist? Women of Inspiration honorees share their power anthems

Fun fact: New Jersey COO Kellie Doucette is a Green Day fan. It’s unclear how many people knew that. But her love of the punk rock band surprised at least a few audience members as Doucette accepted a Women of Inspiration award this month from the N.J. Chamber of Commerce. Several honorees shared their favorite songs, prompted by the deejay stylings of Scott Goldstein, the Chamber’s communications manager. Before long, audience members were nodding along and swaying to the music, and honorees were revealing the songs that inspired them.

Read article in BINJE:

Explore NJ Women of Inspiration sharing their power anthems. From Green Day to Alycia Keys, discover the tunes that uplift them.

10/30/2026

“A more efficient, transparent and predictable permitting process is essential to making New Jersey more competitive,” said Tom Bracken, president of the N.J. Chamber of Commerce. “The progress made by the Permitting Governing Council, along with the launch of the public Permitting Dashboard, represents an important step toward creating a more business-friendly environment.” Read the article in ROI-NJ: https://www.roi-nj.com/2026/10/29/politics/sherrill-touts-permitting-progress-debuts-dashboard/

10/29/2026

In an effort to increase transparency, accountability and speed, Gov. Sherrill Wednesday launched the public view of the N.J. Permitting Dashboard Pilot, giving businesses and residents a portal providing a real-time look at how projects move through state review. For each project, the dashboard shows the permits that the project has applied for, the responsible agency, and progress through each step of the review process.

Read article in BINJE:

In an effort to further increase transparency and accountability of one of her signature issues, Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday launched the public view of the New Jersey Permitting Dashboard Pilot, giving residents a real-time look at how projects move through state review. The Permits.NJ.gov por...

10/28/2026

The N.J. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors was well-represented at yesterday’s Rutgers Center for Real Estate Symposium

Chamber board members Ted Zangari of Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. and Ron Ladell of Vivmark Residential helped organize the event, and Samuel Donelson of AECOM and Doug Mokoid of JCP&L/FirstEnergy shared their expertise as panelists.

Titled “A State Planned: How and Where We Grow From Here,” the symposium brought together leaders from government, real estate, energy, transportation and economic development to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s infrastructure, development and growth.

Also in attendance were the N.J. Chamber's Tom Bracken and Michael Egenton.

10/26/2026

See all the photos from our Women of Inspiration Awards celebration!

The N.J. Chamber celebrated 10 extraordinary women at its Women of Inspiration awards reception Thursday in East Windsor. The honorees delivered moving remarks as they reflected on their achievements and the importance of inspiring the next generation of women leaders. Thank you to these trailblazers for making New Jersey a better place:

Amy Mansue • Kellie Doucette • Heather Staples • Debbie Hart • Eileen M. Mannion, Esq. • Liat Krawczyk • Michele Siekerka, • Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, •Fatema Raza (Kazmi), • Joanna Gagis

See photos here:

Oct. 22, 2026 | National Conference Center, East Windsor (Photos: Russ DeSantis Photography & Video, LLC)

10/26/2026

Amy Mansue: Women should take risks like men do

Retiring Inspira CEO Amy Mansue used her acceptance speech for her N.J. Chamber Women of Inspiration award to encourage women to speak up, solve problems and take chances – like men do. "When someone taps you on the shoulder and says, 'I can see you in this role,' say yes," she said. "Take that risk, because here’s what I can tell you: Men take it every single day."

See coverage of the Oct. 22 awards ceremony in BINJE: https://binje.com/sectors/industry/amy-mansue-on-taking-risks-and-believing-in-yourself/

10/26/2026

A night of inspiration, a legacy of leadership: NJ Chamber honors 10 women making a difference

The N.J. Chamber's 2026 Women of Inspiration Awards reception on Oct. 22 brought together established leaders and rising professionals, with a recurring message that success is built not only through individual achievement but through mentorship, advocacy and making room for others to lead.

See coverage in JERSEYLAND: https://jerseyland.substack.com/p/a-night-of-inspiration-a-legacy-of

10/23/2026

AN INSPIRING EVENING! The N.J. Chamber celebrated 10 extraordinary women at our Women of Inspiration awards reception last night in East Windsor. These trailblazers – who delivered moving remarks – are breaking barriers, inspiring others and paving the way for the next generation of women leaders. We thank them for making New Jersey a better place. And we thank everyone who joined us for this special celebration.

📸 Stay tuned for more photos from a memorable night!

▪️ Amy Mansue, Inspira Health
▪️ Kellie Doucette, Sherrill administration
▪️ Heather Staples, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
▪️ Debbie Hart, BioNJ
▪️ Eileen M. Mannion, Esq., Verizon
▪️ Liat Krawczyk, NJ AI Hub
▪️ Michele Siekerka, Esq., New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)
▪️ Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, IOM, New Jersey Society of CPAs
▪️ Fatema Raza CPA, Withum
▪️ Joanna Gagis, New Jersey Turnpike Authority

10/22/2026

NJ Chamber: New Jersey’s economic future demands bold leadership – and a partnership for growth

"As we await the Sherrill administration’s economic development plan, we have an opportunity to set a new course for our state," wrote NJ Chamber CEO Tom Bracken. "But the plan must be more than a collection of promising ideas. It must establish ambitious, measurable objectives, realistic strategies, clear accountability and, most importantly, a sense of urgency. The goals should be clear: significant GDP growth, increased private-sector investment, organic growth in state revenues and job creation. Equally important, we must change how businesses inside and outside New Jersey perceive our state. For too long, New Jersey has struggled with a reputation as a difficult and expensive place to do business. High taxes, burdensome regulations and an unpredictable business climate have too often overshadowed our considerable strengths. That narrative must change."

Read Tom's full guest column in BINJE:

Explore the importance of leadership in New Jersey's economic growth strategy and how it can transform the business landscape.