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1.8 billion in Sandy aid on its way to New Jersey
New Jersey will receive $1.8 billion to aid businesses, homeowners and municipalities in the areas most severely harmed by Hurricane Sandy as part of the first wave of a $50.5 billion federal disaster relief package, state delegates announced today.
At Business Action Center, convincing executives they have a friend in Trenton
The New Jersey Business Action Center was created by the Chris Christie administration to reach out to businesses considering moving to New Jersey or expanding here — and to intervene when discouraged companies consider pulling up stakes. It is part of the administration's Partnership for Action, which so far has worked with companies to...
Survey indicates growing concern from small businesses about survival
A New Jersey banking expert, though, said access to credit for small businesses in the state is at an all-time high since the financial crisis began.
Sales don’t match boasts of Christmases past, but retail on positive trajectory
Though sales growth among New Jersey brick-and-mortar retailers throughout the 2012 Christmas season was weaker than the previous year's Christmas boost, the scope of leasing activity in the state indicates the sector is on a positive trajectory, according to a survey by retail real estate services firm Levin Management Corp.
Labor plans 11M in Sandy recovery training grants
To help businesses recover from Sandy, the state Labor Department later this month will start awarding “Recovery4Jersey” employee training grants designed to rebuild the competitiveness of employers whose operations were hampered by the storm.
Deals and Moves Feb. 6
Health office supplies contract, drug offer withdrawal, home care center opening.
Trip to New Orleans highlighted Super Bowl opportunities for business in 2014
For New Jersey tourism leaders, the challenge of hosting a two-state Super Bowl next year only became more apparent after visiting New Orleans last week.
Experts consider how to address communications challenges ahead of next Sandy
The Federal Communications Commission today held its first field hearings with local telecommunications executives, legislators, consumer advocates and academic experts to address vulnerabilities in the region's wired and wireless infrastructure that left millions of people unable to make calls in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, FCC Chairman Julius...
Capital One opens mobile financial literacy center in Newark
The program is designed to give students extra instruction in areas that will better prepare them for careers in business.
Bills aim to help homeowners navigate insurance
The Senate Commerce Committee on Monday released a pair of bills aimed at protecting homeowners both before and after natural disasters.
Deals and Moves Feb. 5
Shopping center sale, liquid filters distribution agreement, office acquisition.
State puts more resources behind ‘mobile cabinet’ to assist in Sandy recovery
Beginning Tuesday, the state Department of Banking and Insurance will combine resources with the Department of Community Affairs, the Business Action Center and the DEP at a Union Beach site.
