The Growth Partnership of New Jersey

The business climate in NJ is at a critical stage. Companies are moving their facilities and talent out of the state and in particular our region. Relative to our region, a company can easily relocate across the river in Bucks County and not dramatically affect their workforce in the move.

In response the Chamber has established the Growth Partnership of Central Jersey and the Arts and Business Council of Greater Trenton- two independent 501c3 organizations whose purpose is to sustain and grow our great region.  

Through our Economic Development Foundation we  

• Promote and sustain existing businesses through Business Resources and Services
• Provide Relocation Information in order to attract new businesses to the region
• Strengthen the overall business climate through Advocacy efforts
• Develop and enhance Workforce Development opportunities

Current Issues being addressed:
A. Regulatory Environment
B. Workforce Development: Housing report, Displaced Professionals program, City University/incubator
C. Small Business Resource Initiative: Resources and mentoring programs

The following Chamber committees also serve the Foundation:

• Education and Workforce Development

Partners and resources:

• Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Arts and Business Council of Greater Trenton
• Mercer County Office of Economic Development and Sustainability
• Regional Municipalities
• Regional Higher Education Institutions
• NJ EDA and Office of Economic Growth
• Media
  • Trenton Times
  • Trentonian
  • Packet Publications
  • The Star Ledger
• Private Corporations and Corporate Foundations

Fellow economic development organizations- Einstein’s Alley, NJ Future, Plan Smart NJ, Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness, Trenton Downtown Association, Capital City Redevelopment