Opinion: Why Hispanic businesses choose New Jersey
Behind the doors of family-owned corner shops, high-tech startups, and big businesses, Hispanic entrepreneurs are shaping the fabric of New Jersey. Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to recognize how these business owners,...
Op-ed: Pay transparency law takes big step forward – here’s what that means for...
New Jersey moved closer to becoming the 11th state to enact a pay transparency law on Sept. 26, when the General Assembly passed A4151/S2310, which would require certain New Jersey employers to disclose their...
Op-ed: Why upgrading Hoboken’s streetscape is great investment in local businesses
Hoboken is home to more than 800 storefronts that cater to our city’s nearly 60,000 residents and 2.9 million annual visitors. The “Mile Square City” is a dynamic, resilient destination with a diverse mix...
Op-ed: Trust in leaders: Should we judge politicians the same way we judge business...
Trust has long been studied in organizational life. Most recently, we have been studying how to build trust among the Gen Z workforce, and given that the election cycle is upon us, we asked...
Op-Ed: A Beacon of Hope: The critical need for depression screenings and a depression...
In the United States, depression has reached epidemic proportions. More than 21 million adults in America have had at least one major depressive episode which has had a profound impact on them, their loved...
Engage and appreciate the diversity of opinion; build bridges through understanding
On Wednesday Oct. 23, ROI-NJ will host a women's empowerment event where four-time Olympian Joetta will address the complicated topic of how to bridge the gaps between us.
No matter how you define your personal...
Op-ed: Why County Road 539 (near Joint base) needs overpass to increase traffic flow...
County Road 539 runs from Tuckerton to Cranbury Township in Ocean County, covering a little more than 50 miles, much of it through the Pinelands.
It is hard to believe a road with long stretches...
Op-ed: Voting for our climate is a vote for N.J. communities
We are living in a time when the devastating effects of climate change are no longer theoretical. They are real — and deadly. We’ve seen the horrific death toll from Hurricane Helene, with more...
N.J. is open for business. Will 76ers make move?
You’ve likely heard the recent buzz: New Jersey made a bold play to lure the Philadelphia 76ers across the Delaware River, offering an attractive deal for a new arena in Camden.
This move clearly caught...
Living Within Your Means mindset: How LWYM is key to financial freedom
In our quest to empower high school and college students with financial literacy, and ultimately financial freedom, we have developed the +Club program that seeks to answer the elusive, age-old question: How can one...
