MY WORK
at the
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
located in Trenton, NJ
Governor Phil Murphy’s 2020 State of the State address in Trenton, New Jersey. Erich Ballard 2020
At the State Chamber my work concentrates in public policy. I conduct public policy research at the national and state levels, especially on topics that may impact the New Jersey economy. Topics include economic development, infrastructure, labor, public health, education and environment. The work I produce provide State Chamber executives, business leaders and government officials clarity and direction in their decision making.
I began working at the State Chamber in November, 2019. My tenure coincides with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, from its origin in March, 2020 to present. The virus triggered a global public health crisis, requiring aggressive social distancing measures which severely disrupted economic activity across the United States, specifically in the northeast region. The research I have worked on involves a combination of mitigating harm caused by the disruption, providing relief to businesses and families and planning a path to recovery.
Presented below are a sample of bills involved in my research.
GALLERY
New Jersey’s leaders in business and government convene for the Congressional Dinner Reception as a part of the Walk to Washington events in Washington, DC. Erich Ballard 2020
Reporters discuss New Jersey politics at a Roundtable breakfast at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel as a part of the Walk to Washington events in Washington, DC. Erich Ballard 2020
Senate President Steve Sweeney introduces his proposal to reform health care plans for public education employees at a press conference in Trenton, New Jersey. Erich Ballard 2020