The Voice of Small Business in the Garden State
We’re a nonprofit organization advocating for Main Street, entrepreneurs and the communities they sustain—from Cape May to the Delaware Water Gap.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities
Rising costs, economic instability and a complex regulatory climate have made it harder than ever to start, manage, or grow a small business in New Jersey. Yet these businesses remain the lifeblood of our state’s economy, employing thousands, sustaining local tax bases and anchoring neighborhoods. The New Jersey Local Business Alliance provides a unified voice for Main Street and the entrepreneurs who power it. We work to ensure small businesses have a seat at the table in policy decisions, access to essential resources, and the support they need to thrive. When small businesses succeed, New Jersey’s communities don’t just survive, they flourish.
Upcoming Events
BINJE’s Best Awards Reception
Jan. 13, 2026
Business in New Jersey Everyday and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce are hosting an awards reception highlighting the state’s most influential leaders. The event is an opportunity to network, celebrate and showcase the very best of New Jersey’s business community.
NJ Business Summit & Expo 2026
March 31-April 1, 2026
The ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo will focus on issues impacting employers and the economy in 2026. The summit will take on extra importance as New Jersey welcomes a new gubernatorial administration just weeks before the two-day event, which features panel discussions, keynote speeches, exhibit opportunities and networking sessions.
“I’ve run my business in New Jersey for two decades. I’ve weathered recessions, storms and supply chain chaos. But this is the hardest it’s ever been. Costs are up, margins are down and I’m doing everything I can to keep my team employed.”
Nancy, Princeton
“I’m not asking for handouts. I’m asking Trenton for a seat at the table and an opportunity to make a living.”
Chris, Maplewood
News
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How would Ciattarelli, Sherrill handle NJ’s big economic hurdles as governor?
Whoever becomes New Jersey’s governor next year will oversee a state business climate fraught with high taxes, rising unemployment, lagging gross domestic product and the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have triggered a sluggish job market and the prospect of a recession — not to mention the fears of an artificial intelligence bubble burst. …
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NJBIA’s 2025 Regional Business Climate Analysis Shows NJ Still Worst in Region
NJBIA’s 2025 Regional Business Climate Analysis, released today, shows New Jersey ranks last in the region in cost competitiveness and business taxes for a seventh consecutive year. The analysis, found here, continues to show New Jersey as an extreme regional outlier with the top corporate tax rate and maximum unemployment insurance tax contribution per employee. Read more…
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