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Get the Latest Scoop from NJBIA, NJMEP

NJBIA, in partnership with NJMEP, invites you to an informative and virtual Manufacturing Counts meeting on Thursday, July 17, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom video conferencing.

We will update you up on the latest policy developments impacting New Jersey manufacturers, including the $500 million Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill passed by the Legislature and the partial restoration of NJMEP’s funding in the new FY26 state budget.

Topics covered include eligibility criteria, tax credit structure, bonus credit opportunities, and the collective efforts of NJBIA, NJMEP, and NJEDA to drive manufacturing investment.

Speakers include:

  • Senator Michael Testa (R-1) and Assemblyman Antwan McClellan (R-1), sponsors of the bill to spur manufacturing investment, create jobs, and put New Jersey at the
    forefront of the manufacturing economy.
  • NJBIA President & CEO Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. who will provide insights on national manufacturing priorities, including National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) work
    on tariffs.
  • Peter Connolly, CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, discussing the partial restoration of NJMEP’s funding.

Meet Our Speakers

Michele N.     Siekerka, Esq.
Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. President & CEO, NJBIA
Christopher Emigholz
Christopher Emigholz Chief Government Affairs Officer, NJBIA
Peter Connolly
Peter Connolly CEO, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
Assemblyman Antwan McClellan
Assemblyman Antwan McClellan Deputy Republican Leader
Senator Michael L. Testa Jr.
Senator Michael L. Testa Jr. Senate Republican Whip

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