New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

06/09/2026

We asked NJ Chamber members: How do companies build healthier workplaces – in an era when 'mental health' is a priority

"An effective manager knows how to balance what needs to be responded to immediately and what can wait. If a manger lives in a continuous crisis mode, the crisis will end up then seeping into all parts of their lives and the lives of everyone who works below them. Managers need to set the standard. As a leader you need to be able to intrinsically model a positive work culture." - Donna Raziano, network medical director, AmeriHealth.

Read more in NJ ChamberEdge: https://njchamber.com/edge/1874-how-nj-companies-are-building-healthier-workplaces-without-losing-productivity
Presented by: Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut

06/08/2026

We asked NJ Chamber members: How do companies build healthier workplaces – in an era when 'mental health' is a priority

"Managers are culture carriers. They're not just task managers. Ask yourself: Are we unintentionally rewarding certain unwelcome behaviors in our company that we need to identify? Is being busy equated to being valuable? Is overwork being praised? As leaders, are we sending emails in the middle of the night? That’s setting a bad standard. So look at it from a holistic standpoint: What operational changes do we need to make to create a healthy work culture? It’s about allowing the team to be human. Pause before you jump into work and say: ‘How are you?’ Ask the questions: ‘How's your day?’ or ‘Tell me something about you?’ It goes a long way." - Debra Rizzi, president & partner, Rizco.

Read more in NJ ChamberEdge: https://njchamber.com/edge/1874-how-nj-companies-are-building-healthier-workplaces-without-losing-productivity
Presented by: Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut

06/08/2026

SEE PHOTOS: NJEDA CEO and Community Affairs Commissioner discuss tax incentives, affordable housing, and FIFA World Cup
Evan Weiss, CEO of the N.J. Economic Development Authority, and Jacquelyn A. Suárez, commissioner of the state Department of Community Affairs, discussed efforts to improve tax incentives, pave the way for affordable housing, the ongoing state budget talks and the economic opportunities associated with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The conversation came during the N.J. Chamber's June 3 Business Roundtable at the National Conference Center in East Windsor. See photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVH5Z

06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

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06/02/2026

We asked NJ Chamber members: How do you attract and land top talent?

"If you want to get the top candidates, the salary has to be competitive. There’s a growing emphasis on newer benefits like flexible schedules, wellness programs, and childcare – and they matter. But for job candidates, salary is the top priority. That’s followed by health benefits. When candidates are weighing multiple offers, they closely compare the cost of health benefits from one employer to another. Retirement offerings – 401(k)s, pensions and profit-sharing – also remain a critical part of the decision." - Nick Malefyt, president, Master Search Solutions.

Read more here: https://njchamber.com/edge/1869-how-employers-are-winning-the-talent-war-in-2026
Presented by: Delta Dental

06/01/2026

How NJ companies are balancing their employees' mental health with the need to get the job done:

Today’s most effective workplaces recognize that employee wellbeing and strong performance are not competing priorities. Companies that balance mental health with an effective workplace culture are finding that healthier employees are more productive, collaborative, and resilient. We asked N.J. Chamber of Commerce members to share how their managers and organizations are building healthier workplaces in 2026.

Read the article here: https://njchamber.com/edge/1874-how-nj-companies-are-building-healthier-workplaces-without-losing-productivity
Presented by: Delta Dental

06/01/2026

We asked NJ Chamber members: How do you attract and land top talent?
"Our approach starts with writing a skills-first job description that clearly outlines potential for growth and pay range. We also highlight benefits that are important to candidates: flexible work options, mental health support, and continuous learning stipends. Last but not least, we make it easy to apply – and we respond promptly. We don’t want to lose anyone because of an overly complicated process." - Felice Nussbaum, senior recruiter, Master Search Solutions. Read more here: https://njchamber.com/edge/1869-how-employers-are-winning-the-talent-war-in-2026

05/27/2026

SEE PHOTOS: Sens. Testa and Zwicker discuss permitting reform, data centers and NJ's next state budget

State Sens. Michael Testa (R) and Andrew Zwicker (D) discussed the state's Corporation Business Tax; permitting reform; the cost-benefit analysis of data centers in New Jersey; crafting the next state budget; and which state programs face cuts. The conversation came during the N.J. Chamber’s May 26 Business Roundtable in East Windsor.

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This N.J. Chamber Business Roundtable took place May 26, 2026 at the National Conference Center in East Windsor.

05/27/2026

"The most affordable energy is the energy we do not have to use," wrote N.J. Chamber President Tom Bracken. "That is why energy efficiency must be treated as a central part of New Jersey’s energy strategy." Read Tom's full op-ed in BINJE:

Explore the benefits of energy efficiency for New Jersey businesses facing rising costs and increasing electricity demand.