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Jul 8, 2011

Critic Millions in federal small-business contracts went to big corporations

The American Small Business League, a longtime critic of the accuracy of government reporting on contracts awarded by federal agencies to small business, said the Small Business Administration’s fiscal 2010 contract scorecard incorrectly classified millions of dollars in contracts to big corporation as small-business awards.

Jul 8, 2011

FEMA funding will power property purchases in Wayne

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced earlier this week that New Jersey will receive $48.3 million for toward projects to prevent reoccurring major floods, especially in northern New Jersey.

Jul 8, 2011

For law firms, a hope that more hiring is on the horizon

Law firm employment has suffered during the recession, with summer associate programs — the traditional means of bringing young lawyers into a company — in particular taking a hit. But some firms said after several years of declining recruitment, the pullback in hiring may be starting to ease.

Jul 8, 2011

Deals and Moves July 8

Solix expands campus; IMA names new chairman; Glowpoint completes service acquisition.

Jul 7, 2011

Commercial real estate advocate says Rowan report shows need for new housing policy

A Rowan University report studying land use shows a need to revise the state’s affordable housing policy, according to a leading commercial real estate advocate.

Jul 7, 2011

State schedules hearing on Hoboken hospital’s ownership transfer

The state has scheduled a hearing July 21 in Hoboken on the proposal to transfer ownership of Hoboken University Medical Center from the city to HUMC Holdco, whose principals own Bayonne Medical Center.

Jul 7, 2011

Economist June job gains put U.S. on track with January 2000 employment

Weekly and monthly updates on employment during the recovery have their place, but when reading the studies for business planning purposes, Patrick O'Keefe, director of economic research at Roseland-based J.H. Cohn, said historical perspective offers the most useful look at new numbers.

Jul 7, 2011

Top court won’t intervene in Bergen hospital battle

Hackensack University Medical Center's application to reopen Pascack Valley Hospital, in Westwood, as a 128-bed community hospital, now has the green light to go before the state Department of Health and Senior Services, following the state Supreme Court's refusal Wednesday to consider a lower court's...

Jul 7, 2011

Chamber hopes campaign leads to more contracts with black-owned firms

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey is challenging top-level executives at corporations to examine their supply chains and issue $50 million in contracts to black-owned firms over the next year.

Jul 7, 2011

Deals and Moves July 7

Honeywell invests in La.; Datapipe lands contract; food sales expand into Oklahoma.

Jul 6, 2011

Fracking fight draws battle lines over future drilling

A week after New Jersey’s Legislature overwhelmingly approved a ban on the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing in natural gas exploration, the bill’s impact — and usefulness — remain up for debate.

Jul 6, 2011

Commercial insurance premiums at risk of rising, expert warns

Business owners could see their property and casualty insurance costs rise as a result of recent natural disasters, according to industry sources.