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President’s Message
ONE VOICE FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Later this month, Atlantic City will be buzzing with activity. From Sept. 17-18, Chamber of Commerce officials, representatives from the state legislature and Christie administration, business advocacy groups, and a large contingent of Chamber members will converge on Atlantic City for a first ever Take Action: New Jersey Business Summit organized by Chambers of Commerce United.
The two-day Summit will address the most pressing issues impeding busi- ness growth and propose viable solutions for enhancing the overall economic climate in our state. The State Chamber has identified four primary issues which will be at
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The general principle of the Summit will be to lift our state’s competitiveness through the implementation of business-friendly policies.
the forefront of the agenda: reforming the state’s tax structure, reducing unnecessary regulations and mandates, establishing a revenue source for transpor- tation and infrastructure projects, and maintaining
a highly trained and qualified workforce. The general principle of the Summit will be to lift our state’s competitiveness through the implementation of business-friendly policies. The voice of grassroots business owners will be integral in achieving this outcome.
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The MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce is taking a leading role in advocating for a friendlier and more stable business environment. Our chamber is proud to partner
with the New Jersey State Chamber and other statewide chambers on the Summit and to find workable solutions to our most glaring problems, paving the way for a more prosperous and secure future for our businesses. Our legislators need to hear your voices and ideas for solving our current economic chal- lenges. A unified voice will be instrumental in getting our top priorities accomplished.
This Business Summit will present a great opportunity to express your opinion to top Chamber of Commerce and government officials and offer your suggestions for an improved business environment. As a fellow proponent of pro-business policies and measures, I encourage you to join us.
Robert D. Prunetti
President + CEO
Robert@MIDJerseyChamber.org