Gov. Chris Christie has been announced as the keynote speaker at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's Feb. 13 congressional dinner in Washington, D.C.
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Assembly panel advances bills on corporate subsidies, foreign trade
The Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted to advance several pieces of legislation Monday.
Read More »EisnerAmper, NJSBDC to sponsor seminar promoting availability of federal grants
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers and EisnerAmper LLP are arranging a grant proposal writing seminar to fix that. The event is scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Commercialization Center on Route 1 in North Brunswick. Randy Harmon, technology commercialization consultant for NJSBDC, says ...
Read More »Goldman steps down as NJPAC real estate chief after securing funds for Newark project
Goldman will become a part-time instructor at Rutgers University, NJPAC said in a news release. He will be succeeded by the arts center’s current president and CEO, John Schreiber, who replaced Goldman in his original post in 2011. The news comes three days after the state Economic Development Authority approved a $33 million tax credit ...
Read More »Assembly panel passes bill prohibiting companies from requiring contract disputes be settled out-of-state
The bill, which is sponsored by four Assembly Democrats, was released with a 3-1 vote by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee. Sponsors claim prohibiting requirements found in consumer contracts that disputes be settled out-of-state will help to level the playing field between consumers and businesses. “Consumers deserve fair consideration when it comes to resolving these ...
Read More »10 years, rent free City landlords say E013 offers a way
It may sound too good to be true, but landlords such as C&K Properties beg to differ. With New Jersey’s newly revamped business incentives, the owners of 2 Gateway Center in Newark say it’s entirely possible — even probable — for a tenant that meets the right criteria. “There’s lot of boxes you have to ...
Read More »EDA to begin accepting applications under new incentives law Monday
The act, which was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie in September, combines five previous incentive programs into two, the Grow NJ program and the Economic Redevelopment and Growth program. “The ERG and Grow NJ programs will create a positive impact in terms of New Jersey’s ability to compete regionally, nationally and in the ...
Read More »EDA approves 33 million tax credit for downtown Newark mixed-use project
Known as Two Center Street, the Dranoff Properties project is part of the One Theatre Square development. Plans call for a LEED Silver designated 22-story brick and glass tower, which will feature 244 apartments and just under 15,000 square feet of retail space. It will be able to accommodate up to five tenants. The project, ...
Read More »Jersey City mayor calls Port Authority chairman’s claim of compliance wrong
Port Authority Chairman David Samson told NJBIZ this week his Authority is “in compliance” with its obligations, despite the recent $400 million lawsuit.But Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop was quick to answer Samson’s claim. Fulop said on Twitter (embedded below), referring to the Authority’s delayed response as well as Samson’s claim, “they finally woke up ...
Read More »5 Ocean City businesses receive Stronger NJ grants
Pelican Pete’s Island Car Wash, Neal’s A&D Tire Service, Christina’s Butterfly Boutique, Making Waves and Serendipity Bed and Breakfast were the announced recipients. The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to businesses that were damaged during superstorm Sandy. The EDA says that it has thus far approved over $6.6 million in grants to 132 ...
Read More »Obama’s ACA reversal now in hands of N.J. insurance regulators
The immediate future of the Affordable Care Act in New Jersey now appears to be in the hands of the Department of Banking and Insurance.
Read More »Samson breaks Port Authority’s silence on Jersey City suit
Chairman of Port Authority comments on potential $400 million lawsuit it faces from Jersey City over taxes.
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