The New Jersey Business & Industry Association supported bill S-1 today, which promotes shared services and potential cost savings for local and county governments. The legislation, which was voted on today in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, represents a legislative effort to exercise much-needed fiscal discipline for the state amid more than $215 billion […]
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Siekerka Talks State of NJ Business in 2021 on ‘Minding Your Business’
On this past weekend’s edition of NJBIA’s “Minding Your Business,” NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka discusses the latest news for New Jersey business in 2021 – including the recently enacted economic incentive program and the increased minimum wage. The clip can be found here or on the video link below. NJBIA’s “Minding Your Business” is a weekly TV show that can be viewed […]
NJBIA Fast Facts Answer Small Business Questions on Round 2 of PPP
A new federal law provides $284 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are new provisions to be aware of. The Economic Aid Act changed PPP eligibility requirements, created a new process for “Second Draw” loans by previous PPP […]
NJBIA Throws Support Behind GEARR Commission to Reduce Red Tape
Lawmakers this week advanced a bill that creates a red tape review commission that would evaluate how the economic benefits of regulations and executive orders stack up against the burdens of business and government. As reported by Michael Symons of NJ101.5 News, NJBIA is supporting the formalizing of the Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review (GEARR) Commission because regulatory relief is a recurring theme for the association and the Legislature’s manufacturing caucus. NJBIA Vice […]
Mrs. New Jersey Kristina Henderson Discusses Missions, Business Decisions on ‘Minding Your Business’
On this past weekend’s edition of NJBIA’s “Minding Your Business,” Mrs. New Jersey Kristina Henderson, owner of NJBIA-member business Henderson Promos, tells how she pivoted her business during the pandemic and is making good on multiple charitable endeavors and business missions during her reign. The clip can be found here or on the video link […]