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SCBP talks with Congressman Frelinghuysen

Congressman Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) met with members of the business community at the Somerset County Business Partnership on Friday, December 9. Participants shared personal stories and offered feedback on how...

SCBP holds forum on Police Consolidation Study

The release of a final report outlining an ambitious proposal to consolidate Somerset County’s many police departments into a single unified force could be less than five months away, officials said during a Thursday morning educational forum hosted by the Somerset County Business Partnership.

SCBP opposes Millianaire's Tax

The SCBP in collaboration with Chambers of Commerce United for Business Growth testified on Monday, June 27 before the Assembly Budget Committee to oppose the Millionaire's Tax in the upcoming FY 2012 state budget. This effort in conjunction with support offered for pension reform is part of the Business Partnership's continued effort to push for business incentives that would increase the state's competitive positioning and to make it a home for growth.

SCBP holds forum on Sustaining NJ's Economic Growth

SCBP held a Legislative Breakfast Forum on April 15 as part of its 2011 Make NJ More Competitive business initiative. This member benefit sponsored by Affinity Federal Credit Union, attracted more than 60 people, who came out to network and share ideas with featured speakers, Assemblywoman Denise Coyle and Deputy Director Dan Kennedy of the Office of Planning Advocacy.

President Mike Kerwin testifies on regulatory reform

On March 2, President Mike Kerwin testified during the Governor’s Red Tape Review Commission’s public hearing on licens....

Richard Bagger speaks at SCBP's campaign launch

On March 11, SCBP launched its 2011 Reform Agenda for a Competitive New Jersey. Held at AT&T’s Global Network Operations Center, the event featured a tour of the world renowned command-and-control center and a keynote address by the Governor’s Chief of Staff Richard Bagger. This event was offered to Members-Only as a benefit of membership.