NJ Chamber
Economic Recovery & Reopening Update
February 8, 2022
Content Curated By Scott Goldstein
INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE

  • Gov. Murphy will lift the statewide school mask mandate, but the battle over masks will go on.

  • N.J.’s largest school district will still require face masks after the state mandate ends.

  • The Biden administration is trying to recalculate U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations in an effort to get a more accurate count.
Gov. Murphy Will Lift the Statewide School Mask Mandates, but the Battle Over Masks Will Go On
Gov. Murphy is lifting the statewide school mask mandate, effective March 7. But there are still parents and medical experts on both sides of the issue. The debate now shifts to school districts, which must decide whether or not to adopt local mask mandates. (NJ Spotlight News)

N.J.’s Largest School District Will Require Face Masks After the State Mandate Ends
Newark Public Schools, the largest district in New Jersey, will continue to require students to wear face masks even after the state mandate ends March 7, a school official confirmed to NJ Advance Media on Monday. (nj.com)

The Biden Administration is Trying to Recalculate U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations in an Effort to Get a More Accurate Count
The Biden administration is trying to recalculate U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations, asking hospitals to report numbers of patients who go to the facility because they have COVID-19 and separate those who go in for other reasons and test positive later, officials said. The administration’s goal is to get a more accurate sense of COVID’s impact across the country. (Politico)

How to Support Employees Returning to Work
Returning to work in an office can cause anxiety among your employees. Help support their return through these best practices. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) 

LPGA Signs Multiyear Deal to Play Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club
The Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton has signed a multiyear agreement with the LPGA to host the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup, starting with the 2022 tournament from May 9 to May 15. The Cognizant Founders Cup offers a $3 million purse – the largest of any LPGA Tour event outside of the majors and the CME Group Tour Championship. (ROI-NJ)

N.J. Chamber Webinar on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.
Sell More Goods and Reach More Customers: Strategies to Increase Your eCommerce Business
Starfish Global's Chief Technology Officer Oscar Moreno will talk about setting up your website and positioning your internet presence to sell more goods and reach more customers. Click here for more information and complimentary registration. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)

N.J. Chamber Webinar on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m.
Supplier Diversity Real Talk: A Conversation Focused on Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
It will be an enlightening and honest conversation about what we can do to increase supplier diversity in the Garden State. Click here for more info and complimentary registration. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)

April 13 & 14 in Atlantic City
The ReNew Jersey Business Summit 2022: A Time for Answers
What problems continue to hold back New Jersey’s economy and what key actions are needed to ignite a full-throttle economic recovery? Answers to this and other issues critical to the business community will be addressed at the N.J. Chamber’s “ReNew Jersey Business Summit" April 13 & 14 at the Borgata in Atlantic City. Discussions will focus on solutions. No finger pointing. No playing the blame game. The solutions will be presented to the state’s legislative leaders on the Summit’s second day. Join us and be part of the interactive discussion. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)
Looking to Get Vaccinated? Here's an Easy Way to Find COVID-19 Vaccines Near You.
Just punch in your area code. You can even search for a specific vaccine. (vaccines.gov)
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Business Resources

State & Federal Financial Assistance (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Reopening Playbook for Employers (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Vaccine Guide for Businesses (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)



Jobs and Hiring Portal Job Seekers | Employers (State of N.J.)


Guide to Starting a Business in N.J. (New Jersey Business Action Center)
The Best Tool for Your Business - Membership in the N.J. Chamber

The N.J. Chamber provides members with guest speakers, webinars, networking opportunities and discount programs that help businesses grow. The N.J. Chamber also advocates for pro-growth and pro-business legislation.

N.J. Coronavirus Cases
Total Confirmed Deaths Reported: 29,157

Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported: 1,844,784

Fully Vaccinated People in N.J.: 6,660,897
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