| A panel of five New Jersey gubernatorial candidates will headline NJBIA’s 2025 Public Policy Forum, on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Jack Ciattarelli, Steve Fulop, Bill Spadea, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney will take part in a discussion on New Jersey’s economy and business landscape at the association’s annual conference, which features the state’s top policy leaders, and leading business, academic and political experts.
Media are invited to cover the forum in person.
After an 8:30 a.m. breakfast and networking session, the program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the APA Hotel Woodbridge at 120 Wood Avenue South in Iselin.
“With a ground-shifting Election Day just in our rearview mirror and the upcoming gubernatorial and legislative elections coming in 2025, this event promises some very timely and dynamic discussions on the status and direction of New Jersey’s economy and business climate,” said NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka.
“We very much look forward to hearing from all of our panelists and presenters on what will be a lively and informative program.”
Other panels featuring distinguished business, government and media leaders, include:
- Fireside Chat: A discussion on the state of the economy and how a change in presidential administration will impact the business community with Mark Lehmann, CEO, Citizens JMP Securities, President, Citizens in California and Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Former New Jersey State Treasurer and Owner, ASE Tax Policy and Administration.
- Video remarks from Senator Cory Booker.
- Election Perspectives: Our panel of political experts will dissect the current political landscape following the recent presidential election of Donald Trump, and examining key players, emerging trends, and the narratives and issues heading into 2025. Featuring Daniel Bryan, President, Bryan Strategies Group and New Jersey Globe Stomping Grounds Contributor; Alex Wilkes, Attorney, Republican Strategist and New Jersey Globe Stomping Grounds Contributor; Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight News Anchor; and Ginger Gold Schnitzer, Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives, Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.
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Moderators will include Rick Thigpen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, Public Service Enterprise Group and Tony Bawidamann, NEW JOBS PAC Chair & Comcast Senior Director of Legislative Affairs.
NJBIA will also honor the following leaders during the Public Policy Forum:
Candy Straight Woman Trailblazer Award
- Jeannine LaRue, Public Policy Strategist
Paul L. Troast Award
- Peter Connolly, CEO, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
- John Davies, Vice President, Bayshore Recycling Corp.
- Dean Paranicas, Former President & CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
- David J. Shipley, Co-Chair, State and Local Tax Group, Stevens & Lee
Leonard C. Johnson Award
- Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-25), Assistant Minority Whip,
- Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D-16), Deputy Majority Leader
- Senator Vin Gopal (D-11), Democratic Conference Chair
- Senator Michael Testa (R-1), Senate Republican Whip
Media wishing to cover the event live or virtually should RSVP to Bob Considine at bconsidine@njbia.org.
For the complete agenda of NJBIA’s Public Policy Forum, click here.
Sponsors and partners for NJBIA’s 2024 Public Policy Forum include: ACI Medical & Dental School; Amazon; Amerihealth; AT&T; Atlantic City Electric; Bristol Myers Squibb; CGI; Citizens Bank; Connell Foley; Dorno Corporation; DSM- Firmenich; Eastern Janitorial (Ran-R Group); Fidelity Investments; Genova Burns; Hackensack Meridian Health; HealthCare Institute of New Jersey; Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield; IBEW Local 102; Johnson & Johnson; Junior Achievement; Marotta Controls; Morey’s Pier; NJ American Water; NJ Council of County Colleges; NJ Resources; NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants; NJM; Optimum; Otsuka; Phillips 66; Prager Metis CPAs; Pricewaterhouse Cooper; PSE&G; Stevens & Lee; South Jersey Industries; United.
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