The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) has released a statement on the inauguration of Mikie Sherrill as the 57th governor of New Jersey. Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of NJBIA, congratulated Governor Sherrill, Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell, and their administration on taking office in Trenton.
“We congratulate Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell and their entire administration for their official arrival in Trenton, and we very much look forward to working with this new leadership team.
“Throughout her campaign, and even preceding it during her time in Congress, Governor Sherrill has shown a much-needed willingness to work with the business community and to give our job creators a more even playing field from which to compete.
“We have been heartened by her transition team’s engagement with NJBIA and the business community since the election in November. While we know we will not always agree on every issue, having an open dialogue with this administration and a mutual understanding of the importance of business to New Jersey’s economy is a great foundation from which to build on. It also makes for better governance.
“We will continue to urge for top-line priorities which include a reduction of business burdens and red tape in New Jersey, a vision that Gov. Sherrill shares, as well as the need for a balance of energy sources, including natural gas and nuclear, to bring more affordability and reliability to our businesses and residents.
“We stand at the ready to work with the Sherrill administration and look forward to helping in any way possible. Best of luck to all!”
The NJBIA is recognized as the largest statewide employer organization in the United States, representing businesses across various sectors such as manufacturing, retail, wholesale, contracting, and services. The association provides advocacy efforts along with resources aimed at enhancing member prosperity while fostering partnerships among businesses, government entities, and academic institutions (official website). Headquartered at 10 West Lafayette Street in Trenton since its establishment in 1910 as the New Jersey Manufacturers Association (official website), NJBIA continues its mission under Siekerka’s leadership (official website) by supporting private-sector employers throughout New Jersey (official website).