Let’s start by saying these are unofficial poll results based on questions asked to 50 people found at the expo during the first day of the ReNew Jersey Business Summit Wednesday at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
The results, however, were telling. The business crowd was not happy with the state of business. Here’s a look at the five questions and the results.
Questions 1-4 (On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being ‘Yes’ and 5 being ‘No.’)
Is New Jersey business friendly?
1: 8%
2: 20%
3: 40%
4: 14%
5: 18%
If you were starting a business today, would you open it in N.J.?
1: 18%
2: 12%
3: 14%
4: 10%
5: 46%
When you hear the governor discuss his plans, proposals and philosophies on business, do you agree or disagree with him?
1: 2%
2: 6%
3: 36%
4: 28%
5: 28%
Murphy has talked about creating a “fairer and stronger” economy, one that balances the need of ensuring opportunity for all while providing for economic growth. Has the state balanced these two priorities?
1: 4%
2: 12%
3: 38%
4: 20%
5: 26%
Question 5 (Pick one of the four options)
What is the biggest issue facing the New Jersey business community?
Corporate taxes/high cost of doing business here: 18%
Personal taxes/high cost of living here: 26%
Rules and regulations: 18%
Finding employees: 38%
