May 18 - Union County ELC

with

NJ Business Assitance Center Director

Melanie Willoughby 

Melanie Willoughby currently serves as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Action Center (BAC), the State’s “one-stop” shop for business.  Ms. Willoughby is responsible for efforts in attracting, retaining and growing businesses in New Jersey. Melanie cultivates relationships and partnerships with the business community and uses her expertise to further enhance the mission of the New Jersey Business Action Center in promoting the State’s attractiveness as a prime business investment location both nationally and internationally.

Melanie Willoughby is no stranger to our regular ELC attendees, having most recently served as the Chief Government Affairs Officer of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA).  Prior to joining NJBIA, she served as the president and CEO of the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, a statewide retail business organization.  She also served in Governor Brendan Byrne’s administration as director of State and Federal Government Affairs for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Please join us in welcoming Melanie Willoughby to our ELC podium in her new role in the Murphy Administration. 

There is no better way to meet with your legislators, network with your colleagues, and learn about issues affecting your business than to attend your local ELC meetings.

The ELCs, established by NJBIA in 1959, are independent, local organizations representing all 21 counties. ELCs meet monthly for breakfast or lunch. These meetings take no longer than 90 minutes. At each meeting, legislators, cabinet members or local officials will discuss important issues pertinent to business. You will also receive a briefing from one of NJBIA's government affairs experts on legislative and regulatory issues affecting employers.

Take advantage of this opportunity to tell your legislators and other decision makers, such as the Governor, cabinet members and legislative leaders, how their decisions impact your business.

Thank you to our sponsors!