The Zita Group

Congratulations to Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell, all newly elected and returning General Assembly members and local and county officials! As the gubernatorial transition begins, we'll be highly engaged, keeping clients informed and well-positioned.

Last call, New Jersey! Polls close at 8.

🇺🇸 If you are in line before 8pm, you can still cast your vote.

📬Mail ballots must be postmarked by 8 PM, dropped at a secure drop box or your county Board of Elections office.

Find your polling place: voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-plac...

TZG’s Matt McDermott and Christopher Hughes had a great time at our client’s NJAA's annual PAC reception, where 40+ NJ legislators met with multifamily housing leaders to discuss how the industry is driving quality housing, economic growth and job creation across the state.

TZG's Beth Dohm, Karlito Almeda, Eric Orlando and Christopher Hughes have already voted. If you haven’t voted yet, you can still vote early in person through Sunday, Nov. 2!

Find your polling location here: nj.gov/state/electi...

TZG’s Christopher Hughes attended Chamber Southern New Jersey’s Health Issues Committee, where Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Chairman, Roy Freiman, shared insights on NJ’s insurance landscape and key priorities for the upcoming Lame Duck session and next legislative term.

Since the early 1990s, the @njchambers.bsky.social has recognized state legislators and business advocates who champion New Jersey's economic growth. TZG's Trish Zita, Beth Dohm, Christopher Hughes and Karlito Almeda were honored to attend and celebrate this year's distinguished honorees.

🍻 A first for NJ craft beer 🍻

From Oct 13–15 in Hackensack, our client Brewers Guild of NJ hosted their inaugural New Jersey Brewers Conference, bringing together more than 150+ attendees and 30 vendors for conversations on brewing trends, shifting business climate and policy developments in NJ.

TZG’s Karlito Almeda, a @ramapocollegenj.bsky.social alum, was featured in his college’s "A Young Alumni Survival Guide", encouraging recent grads to stay curious, keep their passions alive and appreciate how far they’ve already come.

Full guide here: bit.ly/47zFBe5

Breaking TZG News: S317/A1446 has officially been signed into law by @govmurphy.bsky.social!

👏 Huge congratulations to our client ATSNJ and TZG’s @ericorlando1979.bsky.social and Karlito Almeda on this major victory for athletic trainers in NJ.

Hear more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BarB...

Great day at our client’s NRG Energy's Princeton campus this week! TZG’s Christopher Hughes and Karlito Almeda joined Assemblywoman Tenille McCoy (D-Mercer) for a tour and discussion around NJ’s energy policy. Thank you, NRG Energy, for the impressive tour!

⚠️ NY Casino Update ⚠️

MGM’s Empire City exited the race for NY's casino licenses, leaving three contenders ahead of the Dec. 1, 2025 decision. NJ is watching as these proposals target players who might otherwise spend their money in NJ.

Full update: bit.ly/3JhNMm1

Grateful to share that Trish Zita, @ericorlando1979.bsky.social, @bethdohm.bsky.social, Ed McGlynn, Matt McDermott and Christopher Hughes have once again earned a spot on Insider NJ's Top 100 Lobbyist Powerlist for 2025.

Congrats to all the honorees. Full list: insidernj.com/2025-insider...)

TZG’s Eric Orlando, on behalf of Brewers Guild of New Jersey, talked with Al Gattullo's Craft Beer Cast to unpack ABC's proposed regulations that could undercut last year’s legislative wins. Thanks to Al Gattullo for spotlighting this.

Full interview here:  am970theanswer.com/radioshow/al...

TZG’s Christopher Hughes and Matt McDermott joined ICNJ’s 19th Annual Meeting & Golf Outing on behalf of APCIA. They heard from Majority Leader Louis Greenwald on upcoming elections and auto insurance reforms before hitting the links with Rich Van Wagner & Kay LiCausi.

Friday evening, TZG’s Karlito Almeda attended a gubernatorial forum at Kean University with PIX11News, where Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli shared their visions for New Jersey’s next chapter. Tune in tomorrow at 7pm for their final debate.

We wish @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and Jack Ciattarelli the best as they head into their final debate this Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7pm. Hosted by Rutgers University with ABC7/WABC-TV NY and 6abc/WPVI-TV PHL, it’s the last chance for NJ voters to hear directly from both candidates before Election Day.

TZG’s Eric Orlando and our client Brewers Guild of New Jersey have long worked to protect NJ's craft breweries. In his NJ.com interview, Eric noted regulatory changes aren’t easy, but the Guild will pursue every option to protect these small businesses. Learn more: bit.ly/48Lv1lf

Congrats to TZG’s @bethdohm.bsky.social on her appointment to the Mercer County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee! Thank you to Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commissioners for recognizing the importance of this work and giving Beth this wonderful opportunity.

Aboard the Battleship New Jersey, TZG’s Trish Zita, Ken Murphy and Karlito Almeda celebrated Maria’s Women United’s honorees, continuing Maria Barnaby Greenwald’s legacy of mentoring, uniting & empowering women leaders in South Jersey. Congrats to all the honorees!

Tune in at 7pm tonight for New Jersey’s one and only Lieutenant Governor debate on PIX11.com, PHL17.com, PIX11+ and Haystack TV.

Dale Caldwell (D), Centenary University president and pastor, will face James Gannon (R), Morris County Sheriff.

On Friday, TZG and members of AHLA and IFA met to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s hotel and hospitality industry. Thank you, Assembly Speaker Coughlin, for your support for businesses and workers across the state.

This past Saturday, TZG’s Ken Murphy laced up his sneakers and joined Recovery Advocates of America's 13th Annual NJ Walk/Run for Recovery at Mercer County Park. We're proud to support this event and their ongoing mission.

Support their work here: recoveryadvocates.org

Thank you, Assembly @speakercoughlin.bsky.social, for taking the time to meet with our team and clients! Engaging in a dialogue like this helps elevate the real challenges and opportunities facing the state of New Jersey.

“Thank you, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, for the Women of Inspiration Award. Honored to be among such inspiring women and reminded that success is rooted in kindness, mentorship and community.

To my wonderful team and family, thank you for being by my side every step of the way!”

Trish 💛

Be sure to tune in Sunday, Sept 21 at 7 pm for the first NJ Gubernatorial Debate sponsored by The NJ Globe, On New Jersey & Rider University. Hear Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli on taxes, transit, education & more.

Learn more about the upcoming election: bit.ly/4nyNPZf

Cheers to Brie Devlin, the new Executive Director of Brewers Guild of NJ, on her Edible Jersey feature! 🍻

Since stepping into the role in January, she’s organized Craft Beer Week in July and is now preparing for the NJ Beer Conference in October. Read more: bit.ly/3VixVWQ

“Organizations and companies value teamwork, and success comes from focusing on results and reaching objectives. Be open to constructive criticism, take ownership of mistakes and always be willing to learn.”

-Beth Dohm

Learn more: www.thezitagroupnj.com/tzgs-tips-fo...

Holding space for remembrance and unity today. May we never forget.

New Jersey communities are honoring this day with ceremonies across the state. See full list here: www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

#September11 #NeverForget

Yesterday, TZG’s @bethdohm.bsky.social joined the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's Roundtable Breakfast with Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald. Thank you to the Chamber for an insightful morning on the issues shaping NJ’s economy.

TZG’s Christopher Hughes got a closer look during Princeton-Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce’s September Luncheon last week, where BPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy and Chief of External Affairs Henry Gajda discussed Jersey’s energy landscape, renewables and cost-saving programs for businesses.