Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), released a statement following the inauguration of Mikie Sherrill as New Jersey’s 57th governor.
“We congratulate Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell and their entire administration for their official arrival in Trenton, and we very much look forward to working with this new leadership team.
“Throughout her campaign, and even preceding it during her time in Congress, Governor Sherrill has shown a much-needed willingness to work with the business community and to give our job creators a more even playing field from which to compete.
“We have been heartened by her transition team’s engagement with NJBIA and the business community since the election in November. While we know we will not always agree on every issue, having an open dialogue with this administration and a mutual understanding of the importance of business to New Jersey’s economy is a great foundation from which to build on. It also makes for better governance.
“We will continue to urge for top-line priorities which include a reduction of business burdens and red tape in New Jersey, a vision that Gov. Sherrill shares, as well as the need for a balance of energy sources, including natural gas and nuclear, to bring more affordability and reliability to our businesses and residents.
“We stand at the ready to work with the Sherrill administration and look forward to helping in any way possible. Best of luck to all!”
The NJBIA is recognized as the largest statewide employer organization in the United States, representing businesses across various sectors such as manufacturing, retail, wholesale, contracting, and services (https://njbia.org/). Founded in 1910 as the New Jersey Manufacturers Association, it now supports private-sector employers throughout New Jersey by offering advocacy efforts, practical information, cost-saving benefits, and facilitating partnerships among businesses, government entities, and academic institutions (https://njbia.org/). The association maintains its headquarters at 10 West Lafayette Street in Trenton (https://njbia.org/).
Siekerka leads NJBIA as its president and chief executive officer (https://njbia.org/).
