New Jersey hopes a new tax credit helps it become a hub for high-tech jobs across hot fields like bio-
technology, medical devices and renewable energy.
Government
Optimism, but restraint, ahead of budget fight
Gov. Chris Christie is known for keeping his cards close to the vest, but as he prepares to give his 2014 budget address, questions are swirling not just about his intentions, but also about whether he's got the fiscal flexibility to make his plans a reality.
Read More »Light at the end of the rail tunnel
After pumping millions of gallons of water from its trans-Hudson rail tunnels, Amtrak was left with more than just miles of damaged equipment in Hurricane Sandy's wake. It was also faced with a new source of urgency for what was already a pressing need — relieving the clogged passages between New Jersey and New York, while upgrading the...
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New homes for residential projects
The idea of overhauling New Jersey's package of business incentives has been widely praised in the business community, but the proposed changes could have a significant impact on how — and where — the state supports residential development.
Read More »Choose N.J. talks up state’s advantages at Canadian event
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and officials from Choose New Jersey are hoping a two-day trip to Montreal translates into improved business relations with the city and Canada.
Read More »SBA’s Belmar office will focus on Sandy loans
The federal Small Business Administration on Thursday announced its disaster recovery center in Belmar is becoming a disaster loan outreach center, effective Monday.
Read More »Senate panel advances Sandy transparency bills
Legislative Democrats are moving to ensure Hurricane Sandy relief money is well spent.
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PSEG’s high-powered upgrade plan has business divided
Public Service Electric & Gas' announcement Wednesday that it hopes to spend some $3.9 billion to upgrade its electric and gas infrastructure over the next 10 years caused quick and passionate responses from various corners of the business community.
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Guadagno assures Canadian tourists Cape May is open for business
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno traveled to Montreal today to assure Canadian tourism officials that despite the damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy, the Jersey Shore will be open for business this summer.
Read More »Development on long-delated Collingswood project officially restarts
Brad Ingerman had only office space on his mind when he first looked in Collingswood some two years ago, while searching for a new headquarters for his Cherry Hill development firm. But today, he's in charge of completing the borough's LumberYard project, the residential development that had been stalled by the housing downturn and a controversial...
Read More »Insurers realize enormity of challenges posed by health exchanges
Experts say time is short for the government to build the technology to run and operate the exchange — and to educate thousands of individuals and small-business owners on how to shop for complex health insurance plans.
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PSEG aims to spend 4B on infrastructure improvements
PSE&G today proposed investing $3.9 billion over the next 10 years as it works to safeguard its electric and gas infrastructure following damage from Hurricanes Irene and Sandy.
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