Insurance association’s Certo: N.J. needs to attract businesses, not push them away
In his recent State of the State address, Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to his economic development strategic plan, with the goal to “Make New Jersey the state of innovation.” As a lifelong New Jersey...
This rising tide is lifting underserved communities through entrepreneurship training, support
Angela McKnight was not just another politician giving another talk to graduates at another business development program earlier this month at Saint Peter’s University.
The assemblywoman (D-Jersey City) stood before the latest graduates of the...
N.J. CPAs equally divided on whether recreational cannabis would help, hurt economy
About half of CPAs in New Jersey said they believe legalizing recreational marijuana in the state would help the economy, according to a survey conducted by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
The...
Do something about economy — and soon — panelists at Economic Forum urge state...
It was a call to action. Something needs to change, both locally and in Trenton.
“We need leaders that are truly going to do what’s best for us and what’s best for this state, because,...
Show & Tell: Contributing to Newark’s turnaround
Don Katz is the founder and CEO of Audible and founder of Newark Venture Partners.
We asked him about the importance of the startup community NVP is fostering in Newark through its bridge-to-seed funding cohorts.
“NVP...
Whether stars or startups, women business owners eagerly swap advice at networking event
To create more revenue for her business, Kacy Erdelyi of Joyist in Montclair said she was eager to help a number of other women small business owners in the area attempt to do the...
Beacon Trust unit buying N.Y. advisory firm
Beacon Investment Advisory Services, a unit of Morristown-based wealth management firm Beacon Trust Co., has agreed to acquire New York-based investment adviser Tirschwell & Loewy Inc., it announced Tuesday.
The agreement gives Beacon Trust a...
Sweeney, eager for major reforms, takes case to business leaders: ‘Big thing I’m asking...
Steve Sweeney likes to quote from the movie, “Network.”
The one where actor Peter Finch, playing a television anchor, instructs his viewers to open a window and shout out, “I’m mad as hell and I’m...
Have EDA grant? Here’s why former AG Porrino says it’s time to take close...
Chris Porrino has a few words of advice for any company that has taken an EDA grant in recent years: Check your books. And if they don’t add up — if you haven’t met...
NJBIA: $15 minimum wage agreement will have big impact on small business
The agreement by Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leadership to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour may be predictable, but it is far from economically responsible.
Yes, the phase-in is deliberate. But there...
