Rep. Scott Garrett to Speak at Congressional Briefing

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Congressman Scott Garrett serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises for the House Financial Services Committee. He is also a senior member of the House Budget Committee. Congressman Garrett will speak to NJ SEED members at the Congressional Briefing Reception on April 24, 2013 which will begin 9 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m.

Beth Osborne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy-US DOT, to Attend NJ SEED Event

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:35:20 +0000

Beth Osborne, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation will meet with NJ SEED members at the kick-off event for NJ SEED’s 26th Annual Congressional Briefing. This year’s event begins Tuesday evening, April 23, with a cocktail reception at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters headquarters in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 PM.

Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. to Attend NJ SEED Congressional Briefing & Host Hill Visit

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:18:47 +0000

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, and ranking member of Health Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, and Communications and Technology Subcommittee. Congressman Pallone is a member of the Natural Resources Committee and serves on the Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs Subcommittee. Congressman Pallone will meet with NJ SEED members at the evening reception on April 23, 2013 as well as speak at the Congressional Briefing Reception on April 24. He will also host a hill visit meeting on April 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at his office located at 237 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.

NJ SEED to Meet with Rep. Bob Gibbs

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:11:37 +0000

Congressman Bob Gibbs serves on the Congressman Gibbs chairs the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, a subcommittee of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congressman Gibbs also serves on the Highways and Transit Subcommittee and the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. Within the Agriculture Committee, Congressman Gibbs serves on the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee, the Conservation, Energy, and Forestry Subcommittee, and the Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition Subcommittee. The meeting with Congressman Gibbs is scheduled for April 24, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in his office located at B-370A Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515.

Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. to Host Meeting with NJ SEED Members

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:07:48 +0000

Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., ranking member on the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, and member of the Committee on Small Business will host a hill visit meeting with NJ SEED members. The meeting with Congressman Payne is scheduled for April 24, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at this office located at 103 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.

Sen. Lautenberg’s Staff to Meet with NJ SEED Members

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Staff members include Devon Barnhart (pictured), legislative assistant & counsel, Georgia Gann, a legislative assistant on transportation issues, and Zoe Baldwin, senior specialist, transportation and environment. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Senator Lautenberg’s D.C. Office.

26th Annual Congressional Briefing

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NEW FORMAT EVENT! – Join NJ SEED on April 23-24, 2013 as we head to Washington, D.C. to meet with the New Jersey Congressional Delegation to discuss federal issues that impact our ability to grow jobs, bolster the economy and enhance the environment in the Garden State. The two-day trip will begin with a DC networking opportunity provided by the Teamsters Joint Council 73 at their International building overlooking the Capital. Following day, after breakfast in the same location, members will re-convene at the Capital for meeting with the NJ Congressional delegation and release of NJ SEED’s 2012-2013 Congressional Issues Briefing Book. We urge our members to consider contributing to the newest edition of the Congressional Briefing Book, today! Materials should be submitted to info@njseed.org.

Early Registration & Member Rate: $175

Non-Member Rate: $225

NJ SEED guests will receive a reduced rate at the Capitol Hill Hotel. Book your room today by clicking here or by calling 800.814.5983 – make sure to mention “New Jersey SEED.”

Early registration and discount hotel rates end March 23, 2013. To be a 2013 Congressional Briefing Event Sponsor please contact info@njseed.org or call 609.393.7705

Click here to book your hotel room!

Click here to register for the event!

Learn More About NJ SEED and our Impact

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Interested in learning more about NJ SEED or becoming a member? Follow the link below for information on NJ SEED, what our mission is, and the impact we have, as well as membership & sponsorship opportunities.

About NJ SEED

Dr. Salmon Honored with Lewis Applegate Business Leader Award

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:53:03 +0000

Dr. Edward H. Salmon, founder of Salmon Ventures Limited and Chairman of the NJ Energy Coalition, was honored by NJ SEED with the Lewis R. Applegate Business Leader Award at the 2012 Kenneth E Pyle Government Affairs Seminar. The award, named for Lewis Applegate, a founding NJSEED member, is presented annually to a business leader who impacts the State by creating jobs and enhancing the environment. Dr. Salmon was recognized for his balanced approach to public policy and positive community involvement. Also honored at the event were New Jersey Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver, Dennis Bone former Chairman of Choose NJ, Greg Lalevee Business Manager of IUOE Local 825, and Caren Franzini former CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. To view the rest of the article read Salmon Ventures winter 2013 edition of The Consultant.

New submissions & updates due for 2012-2013 Congressional Briefing Book

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In April, NJ SEED will release the 2012-2013 Congressional Issues Briefing Book at the 26th Annual Congressional Briefing Breakfast within the Capital Complex in Washington D.C. This book features an array of Congressional and State issues that impact our ability to grow jobs, bolster the economy and enhance the environment in the New Jersey. NJ SEED policy areas of focus include transportation, economic development, environment, and energy. We urge our members to consider contributing to the newest edition of the Congressional Briefing Book, today!

Materials should be submitted as a Word document and emailed to info@njseed.org. Submissions must be in narrative form and should include background on the issue, why it is important to business and labor interests, current status, and the action you want NJ SEED to take (e.g., “NJ SEED Supports Expanding Our Energy Infrastructure.”) Past briefing books can be found at www.njseed.org. Submission does not guarantee inclusion into the Briefing Book. The appropriate NJ SEED Issues Policy Committees will review all submissions and updates, and the Executive Committee will have final approval.

Submissions are due by January 25, 2013!