The university’s board of governors approved an eight-year, $32 million contract – that includes a $15,000 annual car stipend and $5,000 apparel allocation – for the one-time Scarlet Knights coach to lead the program in the Big Ten.

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation President Donna Custard will serve as one of just 35 to take part in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program as part of its “Elite Cohort” advanced track.

From small details like learning the right way to introduce yourself to a potential business partner – which can speed or delay snaring a deal – to big ones like whether or not paying a fee to speed a licensing process violates the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act — possibly incurring criminal penalties — there are a host of issues to investigate before taking your business international.

Why businesses should develop a checklist for going global.

Montclair State University uses its Navigate technology to prevent students from quitting school.

The university offers 17 credit-bearing courses in the subject to more than 450 students, as well as both major and minor degrees.

The College of New Jersey, New Jersey City University, Stockton and William Paterson were all downgraded due to changes in underlying credit characteristics, while Montclair State experienced the dip due to both credit and new criteria considerations.

“No matter where you are on the economic spectrum… you’ll find taxes are a challenge,” FDU School of Public and Global Affairs Director Peter Woodley told NJBIZ. “Whether you’re buying your first house in Elizabeth, or you’re buying a retirement house in Sussex County, you’re going to pay more in New Jersey than other places.”

Senate President Stephen Sweeney  plans to move ahead with a bill that would allow local school districts to raise property taxes beyond the 2 percent annual cap that has been in effect since 2010. Sweeney, D-3rd District, said in a Nov. 23 statement that the changes are necessary because of a June 2018 “equalization” overhaul ...

Apprentices in the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program's industrial manufacturing production technician program will be eligible to earn up to eight credits during their time in the course, and then offered direct access to continue learning at Essex County Community College upon completion.

The two-year, $100,000 grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program and will support a feasibility and market analysis on plug-in EV infrastructure and usage programs.