Mission Statement
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is an employer association providing information, services and advocacy for its member companies in order to build a more prosperous New Jersey.

NJBIA Profile
Q. What is the New Jersey Business & Industry Association?
A. We are the nation's largest statewide employer association. We have 23,000 member companies in all industries and in every region of the State. See our NJBIA staff listing.

Q. What do we do?
A. We are widely regarded as the most credible and effective advocate for business in the State. As such we are truly the voice of business in New Jersey. Our headquarters is strategically located across from the State House. Our staff of government affairs experts testifies frequently before the Legislature and State agencies, and is vigilant in its efforts to protect your interests and keep New Jersey open for business.

We provide a variety of other services to our member companies and act as an information resource. For a detailed description of these services, see Benefits of Membership.

Q. Is NJBIA a new organization?
A. No, we were founded in 1910 by a group of manufacturers who wanted to share ideas about workplace safety and who wanted to have a say in government policies affecting their business.

Q. Who belongs to NJBIA?
A. A better question might be: Who doesn't belong? Today, our 23,000 members represent every industry in the State, including manufacturers, service providers, retailers, wholesalers, builders, engineers, you name it. As a group, our members employ more than one million people. That's one-third of the State's private-sector workforce. Three-quarters of our members are small companies with fewer than 25 employees. 

Benefits of Membership
Q. Why should I become a member?
A. NJBIA members enjoy many benefits. Here are some great reasons to join:

• Members enjoy exclusive eligibility to apply for money-saving insurance coverage through our affiliate, New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co.
• Our 46 professionals act as an extension of your own staff. We respond quickly to any questions you might have. If we can't answer your questions, we will refer you to someone who can.
• Our outstanding magazine and family of newsletters keep you informed about critical business issues and changes in laws and regulations that affect your business.
• Our business-to-business seminars and publications help you manage your business. Member companies receive special discounts.
• You can have a direct voice in the formulation of new State laws and regulations by joining our policy committees and grassroots or political action programs.
• An NJBIA membership is a great networking tool. Through our many events and programsyou can meet with the owners and managers of other companies throughout your region and the State.
  
  Visit our Member Resource Center for more information.

Q. Who is eligible to join?
A. Any private-sector business or employer located in New Jersey. (See Membership Eligibility Guidelines.)

Q. As a business, do I need to be incorporated to join?
A. No, you just need to be a registered business.

Q. Can you save my company money?
A. Yes, NJBIA membership is a bargain. You will receive special discounts on our publications, seminars, and other programs designed to help you manage your business and save money. If you are having difficulty solving a problem, you can call our toll-free number for advice or a referral from our professional staff. When you join our Association, you also support our lobbying efforts to lower the cost of doing business in New Jersey.

Q. As a member, am I eligible to apply for coverage with New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company?
A. Yes, and the key word here is apply. As an NJBIA member, you are eligible to apply for workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance through our affiliate, New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. (NJM). In addition, your employees can apply for personal lines of auto and homeowner's insurance. In all cases, the applicant must meet NJM's underwriting requirements in order to be accepted for insurance coverage.

In addition to offering excellent customer service, NJM operates for the exclusive benefit of its policyholders. In every year since 1918, policyholders have received annual dividends on their premiums, helping to keep their insurance costs low. In fact, NJM is consistently ranked nationally as one of the best insurers in managing expenses, spending about 11¢ per premium dollar on administrative costs. That's less than half the 25¢ industry average.

Q. How can I meet other members?
A. Opportunities to network abound. You can sign up for our seminars, join one or more of our 12 policy committees, participate in our regional Employer Legislative Committees, attend our major annual events, or swing a club or racquet at our Golf & Tennis Day. You can also contact our advertising staff at New Jersey Business Magazine to reach an audience of 23,000 subscribers in business and government or you can link to their Web page.

Q. Is it expensive to join?
A. No. Our Dues Schedule is one of the lowest in the nation. The cost is just $185 a year for companies employing less than 25 people! Your dues are based on the number of employees you have working in New Jersey.

Q. Why do you need me?
A. When you get right down to it, size does matter. Bigger is better. If we have more members, we can offer more programs and services. If we have more members, we will have more clout in Trenton. A growing organization is a dynamic one, and we intend to keep on growing.

Q. How many members do you have?
A. We now have 23,000 members, which makes us the nation's largest state-level employer association.

Q. How can I find out more?
A. Go to our Information Request page and submit an e-mail request for more information. We will mail you a package to review. You can also call our membership services department at 609-393-7707, ext. 238 or 220, or visit our Member Resource Center.