MSA New Jersey Action Fund

03/25/2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE: More retail businesses are considered essential and permitted to operate.

08/13/2019

"During the years New York raised the minimum wage to $15 from $7.25, its restaurant industry outperformed the rest of the US in job growth and expansion, the study found."

A new study suggests that increasing pay for restaurant workers, who make up the bulk of low-wage earners, may not harm businesses.

07/01/2019

Steering Committee Members Kelly Conklin & Anthony Sandkamp were quoted along with Business Representative Raj Bath on the Minimum Wage increase going to $10/ hour.

We thank the small business owners in our communities that provide living wage jobs and have done prior to the change in the law. We thank the Governor & the legislature for their leadership in protecting & growing our state economy.

“At Foley Waite LLC, our New Jersey architectural woodworking firm has employed skilled cabinet makers, helpers and apprentices since 1978,” said Kelly Conklin, Managing Partner at Foley Waite LLC. “We have supported raising the minimum wage from the start. Governor Murphy recognizes as we do, a living wage grows our economy, not in boardrooms and mansions, it grows the economy on Main Street. This increase is long overdue and we thank the Governor for his leadership on this critically important policy.”

“Today’s historic step toward $15 minimum wage with an increase to $10 dollars per hour from $8.85 dollars per hour will give the working men and women the pay that they deserve,” said Tony Sandkamp, CEO of Sandkamp Woodworks. “At Sandkamp Woodworks, we stand with the Governor’s commitment to increase the wage so that every person in the state has the opportunity to improve their lives whether it be providing for their families or meeting their financial needs.”

“New Jersey small business owners understand what’s good for their employees and businesses, and that starts by putting New Jersey workers on the road to be paid a livable wage,” said Raj Bath, Business Representative for the New Jersey Main Street Alliance. “Paying workers a decent livable wage means they will play a vital part in the local economy which is a win-win for Main Street. New Jersey will have a thriving economic future as long as we continue to invest in our middle-class workers and our Main Street.”

Governor Murphy Marks Statewide Minimum Wage Increase Taking Effect Today 07/1/2019 Today New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Rises to $10/Hour Statewide Minimum Wage Increase Will Ultimately Benefit Over One Million New Jersey Workers TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today lauded New Jersey’s historic in...

06/26/2019

James Parker of Riverview Studios and Steering committee member, recently testified before congress last week on why an accurate census count is vital and the impact it has on the small business community in New Jersey. As a small business owner, he is opposed to the citizenship question on the 2020 Census in this op-ed for the Burlington County Times.

"In my opinion, the question promotes fear, politicizes the census count, and would result in an under count, especially among immigrants. Small-business owners can’t afford an inaccurate census since so much rides on census data...Let’s not get hung up on who is a citizen or not, and just make sure everyone’s counted."

Last week, I testified before Congress about the need for an accurate census. I felt compelled to testify because of the current U.S. Supreme Court case

06/20/2019

Stay tuned as Steering committee member Parker testifies before the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax & Capital Access to discuss why an accurate census count is important for small business owners.

https://youtu.be/xkVAAJnt9aU

The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access will meet for a hearing titled, “The Importance of Accurate Census D...

05/30/2019

New Jersey Main Street Alliance call's for the state legislature to adopt common sense policy by establishing a millionaire's tax. This would help level the playing field for small business owners, restore our state's fiscal health and provide critical funding for property tax relief, infrastructure & education.

If you're a Small Business Owner, we ask you to support the cause by signing our petition below.

We, the undersigned small business owners, call for the establishment of a millionaire’s tax. This common sense policy would level the playing field for small businesses, restore our state’s fiscal health and provide funding for critical programs and priorities such as public health, education, ...

05/08/2019

New Jersey has , and it’s made a huge difference for small business owners like Tony. A national paid family and medical leave solution would provide critical financial security to owners and employees.
Sign on: https://www.mainstreetalliance.org/support_the_family_act

Check out Tony's testimony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIA5hp7ZLiA

05/08/2019

We’re thrilled to see the U.S. House talking about and the . Today’s Ways & Means committee hearing is a step toward making our values a reality!

Tony Sandkamp of Sandkamp Woodworks in NJ, is in D.C. today testifying in support of the . Paid leave helps owners create quality jobs.

House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) held a hearing titled “Paid Family and Medical Leave: Helping Workers and Employers Succeed.” Th...

05/07/2019

When you choose to , you are making your own community investment. We need to improve access to capital for small businesses - so they can invest in growth and the prosperity of our communities, too.
Make sure to visit- ShopYourValuesMSA.com

05/06/2019

is a campaign to increase awareness in our communities about what it means to support small businesses who share your values. This , check out the directory of businesses or add your business to the list at ShopYourValuesMSA.com

04/26/2019

Statement from New Jersey Main Street Alliance Business Representative; Raj Bath, on Governor Murphy's appointment of the new Economic Development Authority Chair Kevin Quinn.