PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
Join and Get Involved With CIANJ – It Matters
By Anthony Russo President , CIANJ
In my eleven years with CIANJ , I have met professionals from virtually every business sector . CIANJ started in 1927 as the Bergen County Chamber of Com merce and since it has grown into a statewide business association representing the interests of more than 900 businesses , from small startups to Fortune 100 companies .
Our mantra and driving philosophy has always been that a free market economy spurs innovation , investment and ultimately private sector jobs that are critical to our economy and way of life for so many of our citizens . There are many reasons to join but what I hear the most from members is that CIANJ affords them an opportunity to meet other professionals who can help them in their businesses .
Whether it is someone from the insurance industry , legal , healthcare , environmental , academia , utilities , financial or manufacturing , CIANJ is a network of professionals where relationships are built and business is done .
Businesses are interconnected through our platforms like COMMERCE magazine , our social media presence and of course , our signature events which bring together decision makers from all industries . Throughout the year , CIANJ hosts more than 90 events ranging in topics and speakers .
Another added value of CIANJ is our presence and involvement with our Trenton lawmakers and regulators . Advocacy is important to advancing our economy and staying ahead in this global competitive market , and CIANJ prides itself in advocating for our members in Trenton and beyond .
We look forward to working with our new Chairman , Dax Strohmeyer , and our Board members in advancing the mission of CIANJ for years to come and we thank Audrey Murphy , our immediate past chair , for her guidance , leadership and input the last two years .
When our businesses thrive , so does our economy and that is good for New Jersey . Thank you for your membership .
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PUBLISHER / CEO ANTHONY RUSSO arusso @ cianj . org
EDITOR JAMIE GRILL-GOODMAN jgoodman @ cianj . org
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS JULIA PANGBURN LARRY FELD ADVERTISING SALES RICH WALTMAN ( 646 ) 808-5114 rwaltman @ cianj . org TOM WORLEY ( 917 ) -733-5135 tworley @ cianj . org
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