NJBIZ most-read stories June 26
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Business coalition Minimum-wage hike may create 4.2B economic loss for state in next decade
New Jersey could lose tens of thousands of jobs in the next decade if a constitutional amendment to boost the minimum wage and link further increases to the consumer price index is enacted.
SBA aims to grow membership in program for disadvantaged businesses
The Small Business Administration wants more New Jersey small businesses to apply for membership in its 8(a) program, which helps small socially and economically disadvantaged firms to expand and grow through participation in federal government contracting.
Getting manufacturers to invest in RD
Manufacturers often aren't aware they can get research and development tax credits from the state and federal government to fund the investments they make to fuel innovation, according to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program.
Top commercial real estate exec heads to CBRE
Gil Medina, one of the state's most visible commercial real estate executives, has joined CBRE after leaving his top-level post at Cushman & Wakefield's New Jersey operation.
NJBIZ most-read stories June 25
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Solar firm looking to fill dozens of positions today
A growing solar development firm is looking to hire dozens of employees to help it meet consumer demand.
As part of centennial, NJM hopes to get young drivers to stop texting
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. is focusing on safe driving as it marks its centennial during 2013, and to that end, is asking drivers to pledge to not send or read text messages while driving.
Staffing agency sees sharp uptick in temporary hires
New Jersey staffing agency The Work Group is reporting increased demand from companies searching to fill positions with temporary hires, a sign of growth in an otherwise uneven job market.
Architects hope new flood maps help build up their business
Many homeowners battered by Hurricane Sandy got some relief last week, when the federal government issued revised, scaled-back flood maps and elevation requirements. For architects working on those homes, it means many long-stalled rebuilding projects may soon pick up.
NJBIZ most-read stories June 24
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Budget negotiations near end, but all’s quiet on incentives overhaul
A relatively quiet 2014 budget season is expected to draw to a close this afternoon as the state Senate and Assembly vote on a $32.9 billion spending plan.
