Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Network Connection Series breakfast at Braddock’s Tavern!

We hope you had a wonderful morning filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and new opportunities. A special thank you to our sponsors for supporting this series and helping us create opportunities for connection and collaboration. We appreciate you as always!!

09/09/2026

Please join us for a program featuring Congressman Dr. Herb Conaway, who serves New Jersey’s Third Congressional District!!

🗓️: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍: Ramblewood Country Club | 200 Country Club Pkwy, Mt. Laurel Township, NJ 08054
🔗: www.chambersnj.com

09/09/2026

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our Events and Marketing Coordinator, Ray Reinhardt!!!! Have the best day ever, enjoy lots of treats and we wish you a very, very, happy birthday 🖤

09/08/2026

Happy Tuesday!

Here’s this week’s Ambassador Tip from our Ambassador, Mike Mikstas!

“Be genuine and kind, be someone who looks to make that person’s day better, fun, and easier. Be a connector of people. That will build you a genuine, lasting relationship, and the business will come naturally.”

Thank you, Mike, for sharing such an important reminder about the foundation of meaningful connections: kindness!

We appreciate you sharing your tips for success. Here’s to making someone’s day a little better, building genuine relationships, and connecting people along the way!

09/05/2026

SJ Connects - free, ADA compliant shuttles running across southern New Jersey connecting employees to their jobs, patients to their doctors, students to their schools and more. The Chamber is so proud to have secured the funding to make these shuttles a reality and would love for you to give the Chamber’s SJ Connects page a like! News and fun content around the shuttles will be coming soon!

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Transportation Service

09/04/2026

Burlington Stores’ decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from Burlington County to Philadelphia is a significant loss for South Jersey, and an important reminder of the competitive environment facing New Jersey businesses.

Christina M. Renna, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, says:

“New Jersey does not compete for jobs and investment in a vacuum. For years, the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ) has warned about the cumulative impact that New Jersey’s high taxes, increasing employer costs and regulatory burdens can have on the state’s competitiveness. When a company founded in South Jersey can move just a few miles across the Delaware River and find a more attractive environment for its future headquarters and growth, we need to pay attention.”

For South Jersey, this should be a moment to ask what we can do to create a more competitive environment for businesses—both those looking to relocate here and those that have called the region home for generations.

Read the full article here:

Off-price clothing retailer Burlington Stores Inc. said Sept. 3 that it was shifting its headquarters to Philadelphia from Burlington, N.J.

09/04/2026

Baby Miles is here!!! 💚

Born early on August 25th weighing in at a sweet 9.5 lbs, Baby Miles has already stolen our hearts.

Join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Mackenzie and Evan on their beautiful new addition. Wishing your growing family a lifetime of love.

Welcome to the world, Miles! - The CCSNJ Team

09/03/2026

The following is a statement from Christina M. Renna, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey:

“Burlington Stores’ decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from its longtime home of Burlington County to Philadelphia is deeply disappointing for the South Jersey business community and should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers in Trenton.

New Jersey does not compete for jobs and investment in a vacuum. Our neighboring states are aggressively pursuing businesses with competitive tax structures, economic incentives and policies designed to attract investment and encourage growth. Pennsylvania’s willingness to make a significant investment to attract Burlington demonstrates just how intense that competition has become.

For years, the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ) has warned about the cumulative impact that New Jersey’s high taxes, increasing employer costs and regulatory burdens can have on the state’s competitiveness. When a company founded in South Jersey can move just a few miles across the Delaware River and find a more attractive environment for its future headquarters and growth, we need to pay attention.

The Chamber remains committed to working with Governor Sherrill and the Legislature to ensure New Jersey is a place where companies not only want to start and grow but choose to stay. This announcement should reinforce the urgency of making our state more affordable and competitive, so the next generation of New Jersey success stories remain New Jersey success stories.”

Burlington is moving to Philadelphia, creating 2,000 jobs and investing $370 million in its new corporate headquarters.

09/03/2026

Join us for our Family-Owned Business Council!

Many family businesses outgrow informal ways of operating and need stronger governance and decision-making to keep growing. This panel explores the practical structures that support long-term success, with insights from both small and large family businesses.

Registration is open to all family-owned businesses. To register, contact [email protected]

🗓️ Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍The Legacy Club | 300 East Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
🔗 www.chambersnj.com

09/02/2026

Last week, U.S. Senator Cory Booker visited Inspira to check out the SJ Connects shuttle!

SJ Connects is a FREE shuttle service helping South Jersey residents overcome transportation barriers and get where they need to go. Whether it’s work, health care, education, shopping, or NJ TRANSIT connections, SJ Connects helps make transportation more accessible for its riders.

With routes serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties, SJ Connects is helping make transportation more accessible for communities across South Jersey.

To view the routes and learn more about SJ Connects, visit: https://www.sjta.com/transportation-services