Created during the recession of 1974, the Alliance for Action has focused its efforts at working with government to promote projects and public policy changes designed to create jobs and revenue for the State. The results include the creation of programs such as the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund, the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, County Improvement Authorities, and the expansion of the N.J. Economic Development Authority responsibilities to promote new products and financing programs.

History has a way of repeating itself and the past lessons of how to revive New Jersey’s economic problems are just as valid today as they were in 1974. Working together, as this strong business-labor-government partnership, the Alliance expects 2010 to be an even more active year with the imposing economic and employment problems and challenges facing a new administration. Our efforts will be guided by the Alliance’s mission as an advocate of public/private investment in infrastructure and by the excellent issues report and recommendations the Alliance issued in late 2009 entitled: Leading New Jersey out of Recession. Among the recommendations are reforms to New Jersey’s regulatory permitting process, accelerated investments of utility infrastructure and capital investments in school construction and transportation. This full document can be viewed Here .

The solutions for the 21st century will require new ways of doing things. The Alliance is already actively working on solutions through our Public-Private Partnership Council. We continue, as well, to work with a variety of other statewide organizations which have been actively involved with the Alliance for Action over the years. In 2009 alone over 5,000 individuals participated in activities of the Alliance.

The Alliance for Action continues to operate one of New Jersey’s most significant communications outreach programs through its On Line News and the Alliance for Action website (www.allianceforaction.com).

As we begin this New Year, let us dedicate ourselves to working cooperatively with our elected representatives and the many organizations, companies and individuals who make up the New Jersey Alliance for Action to help New Jersey out of this recession and make our State the envy of other states.

Sincerely,

George Laufenberg, Chairman New Jersey Alliance for Action Administrative Manager NJ Carpenters Funds

Philip K. Beachem, President New Jersey Alliance for Action