“Choose New Jersey”: Governor Christie’s Partnership for Action

Back in April 2010, Governor Christie outlined a detailed plan for economic development in New Jersey. The “New Jersey Partnership for Action” is overseen by Lt. Governor Guadagno and serves as the starting point for all initiatives, policies and efforts related to growing New Jersey’s economy and creating quality, sustainable jobs. The statement about this cause put out by Governor Christie is as follows:

“The plan will be overseen by a privately-funded, not-for-profit corporation, entitled Choose New Jersey, to be led by a CEO who will both promote New Jersey to existing and new businesses as well as make recommendations directly to the Governor and Lt. Governor that will spur economic growth, job creation and innovation”.

This cause has specific target areas to which is has been specifically designed:

1. Attracting New Businesses and Helping Existing Businesses Thrive

2. Promoting NJ as a Place for Businesses to choose

3.Developing Policy Initiatives that Capitalize on New Jersey’s Strengths

4. Putting NJ Business’ Customer Service First

5. Utilizing Innovation and Technology

In June 2010, Christie introduced the 15 companies involved in the launch of Choose New Jersey. Each has
committed $450,000 of their company’s money during three years to fund the private organization.

Posted by: Anne-Kathrin Dammel
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