Government Resources

As your Chamber of Commerce, we encourage you to take full advantage of any resources offered to businesses through the state, county and local government to enhance Economic Growth and Development.  We ARE your Business Connection!

Funding Available for Emerging Entrepreneurs ....

August 2, 2011 - Governor Chris Christie declared three programs available to provide financial aid for emerging technology and life science companies.  NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA), the responsible entity for the program, is going to provide up to $500,000 for technology and life science companies to help boost New Jersey economy.

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Low Interest Loans offered for Energy Efficiency...

"NEW PROGRAM OFFERS LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS"
July 29, 2011- A new program was approved that would help developers obtain loans, I think our members should be aware of the new program. Program Summary: “New Jersey-based commercial, institutional or industrial entities (including 501(c)(3) organizations) that have received an approved Energy Reduction Plan under the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Pay for Performance program may be eligible for supplemental financing through the EE RLF. Financing, in the form of low-interest loans, can be used to support up to 80% of total eligible project costs, not to exceed $2.5 million or 100% of total eligible project costs from all public State funding sources. “This program will provide much needed gap financing to ensure that commercial and industrial buildings are able to achieve energy efficiency improvements that benefit New Jersey ratepayers, reduce operating costs for businesses, and enhance the environment,” said EDA Chief Executive Officer Caren S. Franzini. “As a revolving loan program, the EE RLF was designed to be a sustainable funding source that will support these important projects now and well into the future.”

Financing Programs - Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EE RLF)  Program Summary.

Spurring Job Creation.....

July 26, 2011- Governor Christie signed bill number S-2972 into law, which makes changes to incentive programs utilized by the state to promote economic growth and job creation.  Specifically, the new law touches on the following programs: the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant (ERGG); the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act; and a residential development program originally created under the New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act. Read Press Release

Government Links

GMTMA – Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association

New Jersey Business & Industry Association

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

International Trade Administration

International Business Resources

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