Licata joins NJ Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Victoria Licata will serve as director of resource development, helping to cultivate partnerships and oversee funding and development plans
NJBIZ Conversations: Chris Maher
The chair and CEO of OceanFirst Financial analyzes the factors driving the economy now, and identifies areas of potential trouble.
NJEDA establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board
The panel will help women- and minority-owned startups increase their access to institutional capital, as well as provide knowledge, guidance and insights. Click through to see the inaugural members.
Affinity Federal Credit Union opens Bergen County branch
The Basking Ridge-headquartered financial institution will celebrate its newest office, located in River Edge, during a Sept. 27 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Bank of America raises minimum wage to $23
This year's hike means the base starting salary for full-time employees of the Charlotte-based company is nearly $48,000.
15 NJ companies recognized by Time magazine as best in the world
The inaugural list recognizes 750 organizations that appear to be doing right not just by employees and investors, but also by the planet.
3 more VC firms approved for NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund
According to New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, "The NJIEF offers a unique and responsive solution for getting capital into the hands of the state’s youngest companies while also building New Jersey’s role as a leader in innovation."
These NJ banks have the ‘best reputations’ nationwide
American Banker's annual ranking found that overall sentiment toward financial institutions has taken a hit in 2023, but these Garden State operators are still among the most revered by customers.
PGIM forms new private alternatives business, promotes execs
The Newark-based firm said move will provide investors with a cohesive set of investment solutions across private credit, real estate equity and debt, private equity, infrastructure and agriculture.
11 NJ companies named to Newsweek’s Best Customer Service list
The annual publication highlights U.S. businesses across 166 categories – ranging from traditional retail to online and service segments – that have consistently gone above and beyond for their patrons.
NJ Redevelopment Authority launches ‘Small Business 101’ series
“Our mission extends beyond revitalizing communities; it’s about empowering the very engines that drive these communities – small businesses,” said NJRA president and CEO Leslie Anderson.
Valley Bank names its 1st chief data and analytics officer
Bringing more than 25 years’ experience in the field, Sanjay Sidhwani will oversee the data strategy and management capabilities of the Morristown-based financial institute.