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New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission (CRF ID #503)
ALTERNATE NAME
New Jersey Commerce
FORMER NAME
New Jersey Commerce & Economic Growth Commission
ADDRESS
20 W. State St.
PO Box 820
Trenton, NJ 08625-0820
PHONE
609-777-0885
FAX
609-777-4097
URL
http://www.state.nj.us/commerce
ADMINISTRATOR
Virginia S. Bauer, CEO and Secretary
CONTACT PERSON
Winnie Glover, Office Manager
HOURS
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
The lead New Jersey State government agency responsible for business development, attraction and retention, fostering trade and investment, increasing tourism and providing a range of services to small businesses and women- and minority-owned firms. Organization units; commissions and authorities associated with the commission are outlined in the PROGRAMS field.
SERVICES
Advocacy - New Jersey businesses
Financing - New Jersey businesses
Facilitation and encouragement of tourism
PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENTS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
Office of Business Advocate and Business Information is charged with assisting businesses that are having difficulty navigating through state regulations. It also spearheads coordination efforts for projects involving multiple departments and agencies where regulations are at issue
Department of Business Attraction and Development: The agency charged with attracting and retaining businesses in New Jersey. It provides a proactive, integrated business retention/expansion/attraction program, including both domestic and international services.
Department of Business Services is responsible for developing small businesses and women- and minority-owned firms. The Department also encompasses the Commission's Call Management Center.
Department of Marketing: The department that handles all public relations activities for the Commission. It promotes New Jersey as a premier destination for vacation and economic development. It includes marketing, advertising and public relations activities.
Council of Economic Advisors: The permanent economic advisory organization reporting directly and independently to the Executive branch of government, the Legislature, and the public. It analyzes current economic trends and conditions, issues annual and mid-year forcasts of state economic activity, and provides advice on public pulicy issues impacting the State's economy. The Council is comprised of four legislative appointees and a Chairman appointed by the Governor.
Office of Urban Enterprise Zone: the office that promotes growth and development within 37 targeted cities (called Urban Enterprise Zones) by offering various incentives.
Urban Enterprise Zone Authority: The permanent advisory body which reports directly and independently to the Executive branch of government, the Legislature, and the public on urban development issues in New Jersey.
Commission on Science and Technology: (see separate entry)
New Jersey-Israel Commission: An organization established on May 31, 1989, by Executive Order in order to enhance New Jersey's ability to implement the stated goals of New Jersey's Sister State Agreement with Israel, which is a symbol of the potential for cooperation that exists between New Jersey and Israel.
Motion Picture and Television Commission: The organization that promotes the film and television industry in New Jersey by attracting on-location film and television production. It consists of 11 members who serve 4 year terms. Address: 153 Halsey St., PO Box 47023, Newark, NJ 07101; 973-648-6279; fax - 973-648-7350; e-mail - NJFILM@nj.com
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
New Jersey Travel Guide
A Blueprint for Emergency Preparedness
New Jersey Meeting Planning Guide
Office of Business Services Brochure
New Jersey's Brownfields
New Jersey UEZ Brochure
State of New Jersey's Visitors Guide to African American Heritage
New Jersey Lighthouse Guide
New Jersey Golf Guide
NJ Commerce & Economic Growth Commission Annual Report
FOUNDED
1981
SUBJECT
BUSINESS SERVICES
DATE MODIFIED
04-24-06