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Jul 20, 2012

Manufacturing faces continuing challenges in South Jersey

Manufacturing firms in southern New Jersey face decreased demand for new orders and shipments, according to a July survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia that reported a third consecutive monthly decline in regional business activity.

Jul 20, 2012

South Jersey companies take a different path to educating future employees

While businesses typically engage in mentorships and internships to develop their future work forces, they reach only a handful of students each year. By contrast, South Jersey companies have invested their efforts in elementary, middle school and high school educators to indirectly prepare students for jobs.

Jul 20, 2012

Bankers expect uptick in IPOs as a result of legislation

A survey of U.S. investment bankers finds the majority expect more initial public offerings to come to market as a result of the new federal JOBS Act, which relaxed regulations for companies that go public and have revenue of less than $1 billion. But the same 55 percent majority also is concerned the act's relaxed regulations could...

Jul 20, 2012

Deals and Moves July 20

Biologics agreement, gas partnership, blighting technology development.

Jul 19, 2012

Heated debate over Meadowlands casino, but immediate action unlikely

State lawmakers and stakeholders gathered today to debate the merits of building a casino in the Meadowlands, bringing attention to an issue that inspired heated discussion but is unlikely to advance any time soon.

Jul 19, 2012

Employers hire 10,000, but N.J. jobless rate jumps to 9.6 percent

New Jersey employers added 9,900 jobs to payrolls in June, with gains registered in both the private and public sectors.

Jul 19, 2012

Former UMDNJ president to become CEO at Qatar hospital

After resigning from his post as president of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in December, Dr. William F. Owen Jr. today announced he has been appointed CEO of Sidra Medical and Research Center, a developing Qatar-based hospital, research and education institution focused on women and children's...

Jul 19, 2012

Christie signs bill that will lead to private provider expansion

Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill today that's expected to lead to an expansion in services for addiction treatment providers.

Jul 19, 2012

Extension of state grant will keep women’s business center afloat

The Women's Center for Entrepreneurship, which trains New Jersey's female entrepreneurs and provides them with microloans to launch new businesses, said the extension of a state grant will provide matching funds to keep the center eligible for federal funds that are critical to its operation.

Jul 19, 2012

Deals and Moves July 19

Publishing selection, industrial acquisition, consulting partnership.

Jul 18, 2012

Towns prepare legal action in case state seizes affordable housing funds

The Gov. Chris Christie administration could today begin transferring up to $161 million from towns' affordable housing trust funds to the state's general budget, though an

Jul 18, 2012

Small-business owners talk loans with banks at SBA event

About 80 small businesses signed up to have one-on-one meetings with 15 lenders Wednesday morning in Parsippany, with a strong turnout of borrowers and lenders that several participants said could be a harbinger of better days ahead for the economy.

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