Data released by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury showed drops in the collections of both the corporate business tax and the gross income tax compared to a year ago.

The new appointments mark the national firm's significant growth across several key markets.

The coin shortage that plagued retailers last summer had retailers pinching more than just pennies. They were pinching nickels, dimes, and quarters, too. On Feb. 5, the Federal Reserve announced that while there is an adequate overall number of coins in the economy, circulation patterns have not fully returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Eligible consumers will receive between $55.93 and $2,256.76 each, with an average refund per consumer of about $159 as part of an overall $4.2 million, five state settlement including North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Massachusetts.

Participating entrepreneurs will engage in 100 hours of fully virtual classroom time and have the opportunity to work with a network of experienced coaches and mentors. 

The donation in the Equitable Small Business Initiative, will open up access to resources and support to establish, sustain, augment or expand business operations, as well as assist those businesses economically impacted by the pandemic.

The new location offers state-of-the-art design features in an open-environment plus the branch team of universal bankers combine high-touch service with the latest technology.

Among other topics, the managing partner at Edison Partners discusses the state of the M&A market, the outlook for the rest of the year, and some sectors that have managed to prosper during the pandemic.

Van Golemis has known some of his regulars since he was a kid. He grew up at Tops Diner in East Newark, founded and owned for 20-some years by his dad George. Van took over Tops full time with his brothers in 1995, inheriting the responsibility of feeding the same folks his dad fed—a responsibility he’s grateful to still have.

The newly combined institution consolidates products, services and expertise to drive portfolio growth and enhance the client and colleague experience.

The Tinton Falls-based insurance brokerage has completed 93 purchases since it was founded in 2012 and now operates out of 94 offices in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Its aggressive acquisition strategy has made it one of the fastest-growing companies in New Jersey.

Sean Byrnes will be based in the bank's Fairfield corporate office. He now directs all aspects of corporate accounting, including income tax, financial and regulatory reporting, financial planning and analysis, accounting policy, and the allowance for credit losses.