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Chairman’s

Message

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s summer winds down and we get back into the daily routine of Sep-

tember, don’t forget to check out the MIDJersey Chamber’s calendar of
events. If you thought that the summer had a lot to ofer, wait until you

see the fall calendar.
On Sept. 10, the International Business Opportunities Conference

will take place at Forsgate Country Club. This conference will help you
explore international markets, as well as network with foreign delegations. Participat-

ing in this event will also provide you with opportunities to develop alliances with
domestic businesses.

Based on data from the 2013 The International Business Opportuni-
ties Conference is ofered as part of our
U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade
MIDJersey Center for Economic Develop-
Division, New Jersey ranks 12th in ment (MIDCED), a non-proit organization dedicated to

the country in exporting more fostering and accelerating growth in Central New Jersey.
This initiative leverages collaborative economic programs
than $36 billion dollars in goods
that advocate and promote the retention, expansion, and
each year to 48 markets.
attraction of businesses in the mid-Jersey region.
New Jersey plays a major role in the export market.

Based on data from the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division, the state ranks 12th in the
country in exporting more than $36 billion dollars in goods each year to 48 markets.

New Jersey is the 25th largest economy in the world, according to GDP data from the Bureau of Eco-
nomic Analysis, and focuses on the following sectors: aviation, electricity transmission and distribu-

tion, renewable energy, telecommunications, traditional energy and power, and transportation.
We live in a great state and have so many business opportunities. I hope you will join us on Sept. 10

to learn more about how your business can beneit and how the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce and
MIDJersey Center for Economic Development can assist you.

I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.

Best,

Stacy Mattia

Chairman@MIDJerseyChamber.org

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