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ADP report shows hiring ‘well below expectations,’ economist says
March saw tepid hiring among private-sector employers, which added 158,000 jobs during that period, according to the monthly national employment report released today by Automatic Data Processing.
NJBIZ most-read stories April 2
In case you missed them, the most popular stories yesterday on NJBIZ.com.
Commercial fishing operations still reeling from Sandy
Much of the focus of Sandy recovery has been on restoring the state’s tourism industry, but another economic engine for Shore communities also is reeling.
Franchising remains a viable option in N.J., consultant says
Jack Armstrong may be one of the only people who can see the silver lining in being stuck in traffic.
Sandy victims get another extension to register for federal aid
Once again, New Jersey residents and business owners have been given an extension to register for disaster assistance for damages incurred during Hurricane Sandy.
Drop in gas prices unlikely to drive spending for transportation businesses
While gas prices have continued to drop, it's not a trend that will produce significant savings for transportation-heavy businesses that rely on diesel fuel, according to a corporate relocation executive.
Christie vetoes bill allowing employer deductions of intern wages
Gov. Chris Christie this week conditionally vetoed legislation that would have allowed businesses to deduct the wages of interns against their tax liabilities, saying the bill's costs outweigh its unproven benefits.
NJBIZ most-read stories April 1
In case you missed them, the most popular stories yesterday on NJBIZ.com.
As execs trade blows, hospitals get the black eye
While a quickly growing number of New Jersey hospitals have for-profit partners or operators, historically, the industry has been nonprofit, and the public's notion that owners are more concerned about bottom lines than health care delivery has been a hard one for these companies to conquer.
Report says N.J. suburban office market may be turning a corner
The storm clouds may be lifting from the state’s suburban office submarkets, thanks to rising interest in some transit-centric regions and new signs of life at some of New Jersey’s defunct corporate campuses.
Lawyers In bankruptcy cases like Birdsall, early decisions are critical
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last week by the Eatontown engineering firm Birdsall Services Group followed an extraordinary chain of events: The state went to court to seize the company's assets, and several people associated with Birdsall were indicted for conspiracy and money laundering in connection with alleged violations of state...
Report finding minimal impact of N.J. business incentives draws fire from critics
While a well-publicized report has criticized New Jersey's liberal use of incentives dollars to attract and retain businesses, supporters call them a critical tool in competing for corporate tenants.
