The state’s 18 community colleges and partners recently launched the Future Ready New Jersey Coalition, which includes leaders in education, business, workforce, philanthropy, and others dedicated to advancing economic mobility for every New Jerseyan. NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner said the coalition’s goal was to shape state policies that prioritize education and workforce development to ensure […] The post Future Ready NJ Coalition Advancing Economic Mobility through Education app...| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Adults 25 and older who are interested in starting college, returning to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English can attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s upcoming information sessions. Adult Learning Information Sessions have been scheduled for Oct. 22, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17 in the […] The post Adult Learning Information Sessions Scheduled at RVCC appeared first on New Jersey Business & Industry Association.| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) announced winners for the 2025 ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day Awards on Friday, recognizing the outstanding contributions of manufacturers and individuals who are driving growth, innovation, and leadership across the state’s manufacturing sector. The five companies earning special recognition included: Manufacturer of the Year (Small): Lobster Life Systems […] The post Emigholz Named Among NJMEP’s 2025 ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufactu...| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Lawmakers from Legislative District 29, who were instrumental in restoring $575,000 in funding that had been cut from the state budget for Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center, delivered a ceremonial check from the Legislature to the Essex County nonprofit last week. Robert Crocker, executive director of Wynona’s House, thanked Senator Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor […] The post Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center Thanks Lawmakers for Funding appeared first on New Jerse...| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Gov. Phil Murphy said there was “no news to make” when asked why the state has not pulled a New Jersey Department of Labor proposal that would greatly reduce the number of independent contractors in the state, despite more than 99% opposition to it during the written comment period and considerable concern from legislators from […] The post Murphy Still Quiet on NJDOL Independent Contractor Rule Proposal appeared first on New Jersey Business & Industry Association.| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Business owner, philanthropist and founder of the Somerset Patriots Steve Kalafer will be featured on an upcoming episode of "Remember them with Steve Adubato and Jacqui Tricarico." The program will premiere Tues., October 7 at 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. on News12+. Kalafer, a New Jersey Hall of Famer and film […] The post Kalafer Featured on ‘Remember Them with Steve Adubato and Jacqui Tricarico’ appeared first on New Jersey Business & Industry Association.| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
The port industry of New York and New Jersey supported 580,000 total jobs, accounted for nearly $18.1 billion in tax revenue, and generated $57.8 billion in personal and $163.7 billion in business income in 2024, according to a new economic impact study. These findings were released Thursday by the Shipping Association of New York and […] The post New Study Assesses Economic Impact of Port of NY and NJ appeared first on New Jersey Business & Industry Association.| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Putting People First In this TED-style talk from NJBIA's 2025 Women Business Leaders Forum, Kristina Nicoles shares the “Holman Way,” a philosophy for creating a business culture that does the “right thing" for employees, customers, and the community. “Our people-first mindset it isn’t just a philosophy, it’s the foundation of everything we do,” said Nicoles, […] The post WBLF Video: Why the ‘Holman Way’ of Putting People First Works in Business appeared first on New J...| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh consecutive month, according to the nation's supply executives in the Institute for Supply Management’s latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). Although the overall U.S. economy is still growing, tariffs and supply chain impacts look to be keeping the manufacturing industry in contraction territory. The […] The post ISM’s Index Shows Tariffs, Supply Chain Are Pain Points for Manufacturers appeared ...| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka will be an honoree at the YWCA of Northern New Jersey’s upcoming “Walking the Talk” Gala that celebrates| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
The state Department of the Treasury is reporting that August revenue collections for the major taxes totaled $2.811 billion, up $177.8 million, or 6.8%| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
For the first time since 2020, The Conference Board’s survey finds that despite rebounding CEO confidence in business conditions and the economy, more| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Tech, AI and federal tariffs are increasingly blamed for a 29% monthly increase in US employer-announced layoffs nationwide in July, according to a report| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Longtime businessman, educator and public officeholder Edward H. Salmon will receive the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award and the Civility in| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
The Consumer Brands Assocation, a nationwide trade group for manufacturers of packaged foods, beverages and household products, this week announced a| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Steve Adubato sits down with William Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, to discuss their| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
United is expanding the industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline's hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is extending beyond legal overreach with a proposed rule that would classify more gig workers| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Another set of legislators have asked the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development to pause a new rule that would classify many more| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold is partnering with the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) on a new Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
NJBIA Chief Deputy Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor issued the following statement regarding an updated briefing on the New Jersey Department of| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
It was a national opportunity to show how New Jersey is taking its regulatory efforts way too far to reduce independent contractor work in the Garden| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
The Department of Environmental Protection is scaling back its controversial plans to expand flood zones and require higher building elevations, but the| New Jersey Business & Industry Association
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Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT have led to sharp increase in phishing attacks over the past year as cybercriminals increasingly leverage| New Jersey Business & Industry Association