Economic & Recovery Update: News Release: 09/30/2022
September 30, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Choose New Jersey opens an economic development office in Ireland. Report: Women gained fewer U.S. company board seats in 2022. A guide to performing a competitive analysis. Choose New Jersey Opens Economic Development Office in Ireland Choose officials said the office will will help grow the already large presence of Irish businesses in New Jersey. In 2021, New Jersey-Ireland trade totaled $2.4 billion. The Ireland
Economic & Recovery Update: News Release: 9/28/2022
September 28, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Cannabis workplace guidelines create more confusion. Garden State Parkway moves toward all E-ZPass, while paying cash may remain an option on the N.J. Turnpike. Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year. Cannabis Workplace Guidelines Create More Confusion The workplace guidelines released by the state agency overseeing cannabis has employers confused over what they can do to discipline a worker who might
Economic & Recovery Update News Release: 9/27/2022
September 27, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank to merge in a $1.3B deal. U.S. consumers are gaining confidence as gas prices keep falling. A tribute: Gov. Jim Florio, in his final state of the state address, proved prophetic. Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank to Merge in a $1.3 Billion Deal Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank announced Tuesday morning that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating a community bank
Economic Recovery & Reopening Update: 9/26/2022
NJ ChamberEconomic Recovery & Reopening Update September 26, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Jim Florio, former N.J. governor and congressman, dies at 85. Pfizer seeks to expand updated omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds. Rutgers lifts mask requirement in classes, indoor events. Jim Florio, Former N.J. Governor and Congressman, Dies at 85 Former Gov. Jim Florio, a feisty Democrat whose initiatives on gun control and the environment endured decades after New
Economic & Recovery: News Release: 9/22/2022
September 22, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Powell’s stark message: Inflation fight may cause recession. Inflation is surging, and so are federal tax collections. Gas is cheaper today than before Russia invaded Ukraine. Powell’s Stark Message: Inflation Fight May Cause Recession The Federal Reserve delivered its bluntest reckoning Wednesday of what it will take to finally tame high inflation: Slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession. Speaking
Economic & Recovery: News Release: 9/21/2022
September 21, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Fed attacks inflation with another big hike, and expects more. U.S. gas prices tick up, ending a 99-day streak of lower prices. A guide to assessing your competitor's strengths and weaknesses. Fed Attacks Inflation with Another Big Hike and Expects More Intensifying its fight against high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight
Economic Recovery & Reopening Update: 9/19/2022
NJ ChamberEconomic Recovery & Reopening Update September 19, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE N.J. Chamber Survey: Nearly 70% of New Jersey executives believe the U.S. is in a recession. How the pandemic upended N.J. work patterns. There's a new state property tax relief plan, and the same high taxes. N.J. Chamber Survey: Nearly 70% of New Jersey Executives Believe the U.S. is in a Recession Nearly seven in 10 business executives (68%) said they believe the U.S.
Economic & Recovery Update: News Release: 9/15/2022
September 15, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE White House announces tentative deal to avert a rail strike that threatened massive disruptions. State Senate President: No immediate plans for N.J.'s remaining pandemic aid, and whether it will be used for payroll tax relief. U.S. Census: During the pandemic, the number of Americans working from home tripled. White House Announces Tentative Deal to Avert a Rail Strike that Threatened Massive Disruption The White House
Economic Recovery & Reopening Update: 9/13/2022
NJ ChamberEconomic Recovery & Reopening Update September 13, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE N.J. weighs bringing back paper bags for grocery deliveries and curbside pick-up, as unwanted reusable bags pile up. U.S. inflation is still stubbornly high despite August slowdown. Key information on N.J.'s new direct property tax relief payments. New Jersey Weighs Bringing Back Paper Bags for Grocery Delivery and Curbside Pick-Up, as Unwanted Reusable Bags Pile Up A
Economic & Recovery Update: News Release: 9/9/2022
September 9, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Federal Reserve chair vows to fight inflation 'until job is done.' Updated COVID-19 booster rolls out, replacing previous version. N.J. Chamber: 'Let’s be honest about the $740 billion U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.' Federal Reserve Chair Vows to Fight Inflation 'Until Job is Done' Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in an appearance Thursday, emphasized the importance of getting inflation down now before the public gets
Economic Recovery & Reopening Update: 9/12/2022
NJ ChamberEconomic Recovery & Reopening Update September 12, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE State Cannabis Commission releases drug testing guidelines for the workplace. Teacher shortages are real but not for the reasons you heard. U.S. News national rankings of colleges puts four New Jersey schools in Top 100, including No. 1 Princeton University. State Cannabis Commission Releases Drug Testing Guidelines for the Workplace. Commission Director Calls it a "First
Economic Recovery & Reopening Update: 9/7/2022
NJ ChamberEconomic Recovery & Reopening Update September 7, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Another top official leaves the state health department, leaving at least 100 jobs unfilled. Target drops mandatory CEO retirement age, Cornell to stay. Holiday air travel tops pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Another Top Official Leaves the State Health Department, Leaving at Least 100 Jobs Unfilled The deputy commissioner of public health services stepped down on
Economic & Recovery Update: News Release: 9/6/2022
September 6, 2022Content Curated By Scott Goldstein INSIDE TODAY'S UPDATE Kids are back in class. Will it be a ‘normal’ school year? New COVID-19 boosters are here. What you need to know. Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say 'no.' N.J. Students Head Back to Class. Will it Be a ‘Normal’ School Year? The early signs point to a more routine school year, school officials said. Almost all of New Jersey’s nearly 600 school districts have dropped masking requirements, students won’t be struggling
News Release: 5/1/2020
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