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ABOUT NRBP
NRBP has a strong history of representing business and embracing
diversity that dates to its founding as the Newark Board of Trade in 1869. Corporations, professionals,
small businesses, universities and not-for-profits join NRBP to gain access to people and information,
increase their organization’s visibility and support NRBP’s efforts to enhance the region’s economic
competitiveness.
In addition to participation in dozens of events and
three
member councils, NRBP offers to its members:
CONNECTIONS AND INFORMATION:
One on one member assistance and access to an integrated network of businesses,
higher education, government agencies and not-for-profit institutions.
Sample accomplishments:
· Newark Insiders Forums, a series of five informative breakfasts, helps to introduce NRBP members to the people, projects
and ideas that are shaping Newark’s resurgence. Programs have featured elected officials, redevelopment plans and business leaders.
· Following a NRBP staff introduction at a networking event, two small business members collaborated on a contract proposal and
received a significant contract for services that would not have been possible on an individual basis.
"Through my participation in the NRBP events, I have been
fortunate to have met numerous contacts that have proved
invaluable. For example, when the NREB wanted to develop a
perspective on the history of the predecessor organization,
I turned to Joe Casale of the Newark Public Library. The
library provided an abundance of relevant material that
perfectly satisfied our need."
Ed Rytter, Executive Director, Newark Public Library
BUSINESS ADVOCACY:
A voice for member businesses focusing on issues that impact economic growth and vitality.
Sample activities:
· Working with city officials, NRBP successfully addressed a small business member’s concern about a traffic situation that endangered its employees.
· When a lack of federal funding for Amtrak threatened to cripple the infrastructure and service along the Northeast Corridor, NRBP was a leader
in the formation of the 50-member Business Coalition for East Coal Rail that successfully lobbied Congress for funding.
· During recent highway construction on Route 21, state transportation plans called for inadequate road capacity on a section of highway leading to major highways.
NRBP’s Transportation Council galvanized support for a better solution to this potential commuting nightmare.
NEWARK REVITALIZATION:
NRBP has played a leadership in moving Newark forward by informing and connecting businesses in partnership for the city’s future.
Sample activities:
· NRBP supported and testified for redevelopments plan that are helping to spur new commercial, residential and retail growth.
· Recognizing that Newark’s youth must be actively engaged in its commerce, NRBP has arranged for business leaders to visit West Side
High School and the West Side Ninth Grade Academy throughout an eight-week, voluntary after-school curriculum in
workforce readiness. The program provides students with information about career choices, future education and
what it takes to be successful in business.
“Verizon views its membership in the Newark Regional Business Partnership as a strategic decision to promote our business and to support efforts to
revitalize Newark. NRBP is Verizon's connection to the Greater Newark business community, and offers the opportunity to advocate policies and
promote projects that contribute to the region's economic prosperity."
Dennis Bone, President, Verizon New Jersey
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