Generation X occupies middle ground when it comes to workplace preferences, too
As Generation Xers begin to make more corporate real estate decisions, a brokerage firm has sought to highlight their workplace preferences amid discussions that are typically focused on the contrast between millennials and baby boomers.
Restaurants saw same-store sales grow 3 percent in 2015, report says
Same-store restaurant sales improved 3 percent last year across all segments — quick service, fast casual, casual, upscale casual and pizza — due to overall economic improvement, decreased unemployment and increased discretionary spending, according to BDO USA's restaurant practice.
Institute for Sustainable Enterprise celebrates benchmark anniversary
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Institute for Sustainable Enterprise celebrated its 10th year of operating at the Westin Governor Morris of Morristown on Thursday with more than 150 people in attendance.
N.J. businesses launch sustainability coalitions
The New Jersey Sustainable Economy Action Roundtable was launched at a 10th anniversary celebration for the Institute for Sustainable Enterprises on Thursday.
Prime Healthcare takeover of St. Michael’s gets final approval needed
Prime Healthcare is on the verge of becoming the official parent company of Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark. After three years, including delayed state approval and bankruptcy court, Essex County Superior Court Judge Walter Koprowski signed the approval Thursday morning.
Saladworks, founded in Cherry Hill, names industry veteran its new CEO
Patrick H. Sugrue — a career food executive with more than 20 years in the restaurant industry — has been named Saladworks' new CEO and president.
HackensackUMC partners with Uber to provide rides for patients and others
Hackensack University Health Network has announced a partnership between its flagship hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, and Uber.
Prieto posts alternative Atlantic City takeover bill as Christie doubles down on demands
After Gov. Chris Christie held another news conference earlier in the day to again call on Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto to post a bill that would allow for a state takeover of Atlantic City's finances, Prieto unveiled an alternative measure late Wednesday night that is scheduled to appear in committee Thursday morning.
Food and beverage in N.J. So you want to open a restaurant …
New Jersey's $16 billion restaurant industry employs more than 330,000 people, or 9 percent of the state's workers. The New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association expects restaurant employment to grow 7.5 percent over the next 10 years, meaning more residents are expected to join the industry — or more residents will open restaurants...
Food and beverage in N.J. Reycraft is just third in U.S., first in N.J., to be honored as ‘Leading Chef of the Future’
The menu for that Wednesday evening nearly one year ago today had to be perfect. That is, if Christopher John “C.J.” Reycraft Jr. — chef and managing partner of Amuse in Westfield — wanted to make history at age 33.
Food and beverage in N.J. Connecting Jersey farms with Jersey restaurants is fantastic for foodies and good for business
Chef Michael Carrino believes in local, sustainable, progressive cuisine. It's what, as then-owner and chef of Restaurant Passionne in Montclair, garnered him an induction into The Chaine des Rotisseurs — a high society of wine gurus, chefs, hotel executives and restaurant owners — at age 28.
Crosbie tapped to lead NJ Transit
William Crosbie, who previously served seven years as Amtrak’s chief operating officer, has been appointed the next executive director of NJ Transit by the agency’s board of directors.
