‘Ready to Work New Jersey’ Connects the Long-term Unemployed with Companies Who Need Their Skills
They are called the “exhaustees.”
They are men and women of every ilk, some with exceptional skills and talents. They have been desperately seeking work for a long time. They have exhausted their unemployment benefits, and they are – quite literally – exhausted and demoralized from their endless search for a good job.
Some of the region's top business leaders said Tuesday that education could be a powerful economic engine, but only if the state's colleges and universities strengthen its ties with the business community and forge more active partnerships.
State Treasurer Andrew P. Sidamon-Eristoff on March 6 gave New Jersey Chamber of Commerce members a briefing of Gov. Chris Christie's proposed $33.8 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year - and he touted the Christie administration's continuing efforts to reduce business taxes.
The briefing came during a New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Roundtable in Monroe.
A coalition of New Jersey business groups filed a lawsuit in state court Monday seeking to overturn a new law requiring businesses to provide paid sick leave to employees who work in Trenton.
The massive Amazon fulfillment center in Robbinsville is hiring again.
The online retail giant said in a news release that it is looking for 800 more full-time fulfillment associates at the 1 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center. These workers pick, pack and ship customer orders, Amazon said.
We understand that this year's budget has been constructed in the face of many significant challenges. We appreciate that many aspects of the governor's budget plan remain business friendly.
The 78th Annual Walk to Washington and Congressional Dinner on Feb. 19 and 20, 2015 brought to Washington a who's who of New Jersey business and government leaders, all of whom participated in what NJBIZ newspaper has called "a massive mobile networking event" and The Star-Ledger called "a longstanding Jersey tradition."
For Donald Norcross, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Walk to Washington event this week will feel a little different than it has in years past.
Having spent more than four years as a member of the state Legislature before being elected last November to longtime U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews’ vacant 1st District seat, Norcross will address guests at this year’s event as a member of Congress.
“After attending this event for years, it will be surreal to be seated on the other side of the table addressing attendees,” Norcross told NJBIZ. “New Jersey is home to some of our nation’s most successful businesses and organizations and each is unique in its background, concerns and viewpoints.
“I’m looking forward to meeting with them and hearing what Democrats and Republicans can do together to strengthen our state’s economy and grow jobs.”
NJBIZ's List of Powerful People in the State's Business Community Includes N.J. Chamber President, Chairman, Both Vice Chairs and 4 Other Board Members
NJBIZ's List of Powerful People in the State's Business Community Includes N.J. Chamber President, Chairman, Both Vice Chairs and 4 Other Board Members