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SCBP offers front row seat with Senator Tom Kean

Business leaders gathered on Friday, May 11 for a breakfast featuring Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21). During this event hosted by Affinity Federal Credit Union, Senator Kean addressed topics such as the Jersey Comeback, the State Strategic Plan, the impending state Senate race, and current proposals to redefine ‘smart-growth’ in NJ.

ASSEMBLY SPEAKER ENGAGES SOMERSET COUNTY BUSINESS LEADERS

Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly Sheila Oliver (D-34) met with members of the Somerset County Business Partnership and the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce at a breakfast meeting at the Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey on Friday, April 13, 2012.

The Speaker explained that her primary focus in the State Assembly is how public policy and public affairs impacts the quality of life for the people of New Jersey. Part of that initiative requires the Legislature to create employment opportunities that serve as an economic engine to make the local economy work and create disposable income to fuel growth of the public sector.....

Power Breakfast on NJ Tax Reform

Somerset County Business Partnership members heard from Chief Economist Charles Steindel of the New Jersey Treasury Department and Gary Bingel, SCBP member and EisnerAmper partner at a breakfast entitled "Tax Reform to Make NJ More Competitive." 

SCBP offers Power Breakfast featuring NJDEP Assistant Commissioner Michele Siekerka

On Feb. 3, more than 50 business leaders gathered for a forum to navigate through NJ’s developing green regulations. During the event, Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula (D-17) spoke about the status of pending legislation that if enacted would promote business incentives and green jobs. NJDEP Assistant Commissioner Michele Siekerka also presented a comprehensive PowerPoint detailing the goals, objectives, and strategies being implemented by the NJDEP's Economic Growth and Green Energy division. Read more to view presentation...

SCBP welcomes new legislative leaders to Somerset County

Somerset County business leaders gathered at Pfizer's Peapack campus for a breakfast forum featuring the legislative leadership of District 23, one of two of Somerset County's newest legislative districts due to redistricting. More than 70 governoring officials, business owners, and local employers attended the event to welcome the new leaders and to hear their plans for the future.

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 countywide consolidation

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 Millionaire'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.