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As data scientists and civic and business leaders across the country marshal the power of data and analytics to grow the economy and address societal challenges, New Jersey ranks 23rd in how well-prepared it is for success in this new data-driven environment, according to a new analysis by the Center for Data Innovation.
The Center, a...
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The attitude of New Jersey business leaders toward the state’s economy and business climate appears to have returned to the general optimism levels of 2007, according to the Real Estate and Economic Policy Research Consortium’s latest “C-Suite Survey” of the state’s chief business leadership. The findings, presented at the...
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Rutgers University fuels New Jersey’s economy as a leading research institution that generates $5.2 billion in economic activity annually and educates, employs and provides healthcare services to tens of thousands a year, according to a new economic impact report issued by the university.
The economic snapshot notes that for every...
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Prospects for the American economy are looking up, according to a new report by TD Economics (an affiliate of TD Bank).
"Even without a dose of fiscal stimulus, economic growth appears set to accelerate to 2.2% from the middling 1.6% rate it averaged in 2016," says TD Bank's Chief Economist, Beata Caranci. "The jury is still out on...
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Is Southern New Jersey the last region in the state where businesses can find available land at affordable prices? Many economic development experts in the eight-county area say it is. And in the wake of negative news surrounding Atlantic City casino closings in recent years, major public- and private-sector developments are occurring...
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New Jersey food producers are able to compete on a national level despite the state’s small geographical area thanks to lean manufacturing processes and help from a support system geared specifically to food production. That’s according to a new report released today by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)...
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House Republicans in Congress have approved and sent to the Senate three bills that impact the administrative process used for decades to implement the practical details of landmark laws such as the Food and Drug Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. These three bills would shift regulatory power for implementing laws...
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Teaneck-based Holy Name Medical Center contributed over $330 million to the local economy in 2015 through employment, goods and services purchased, and taxes and fees. New Jersey hospitals and health systems contributed $22.7 billion overall to the Garden State economy in 2015, according to the 2016 NJ Hospitals Economic Impact Report...
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A recent study finds Princeton University has a substantial impact on New Jersey’s economy, generating an annual total of $1.58 billion in economic output as an employer, research and innovation leader, sponsor of construction projects, purchaser of goods and services, and financial and civic contributor to local communities. That...
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Highly educated workers are crucial to New Jersey’s economic future. However, a college education and quality technical training programs will do little for our future workforce if students cannot afford the cost. This month’s In Action column in New Jersey Business magazine takes a look at why college affordability is an important...
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The Somerset County Business Partnership, in cooperation with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, will host the Meet Opportunity NJ Breakfast tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28 and Lamington Road, North Branch. Opportunity NJ (ONJ) co-chairs NJBIA President & CEO...
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Opportunity New Jersey (ONJ) co-chairs Michele Siekerka and Tom Bracken spoke about the need to create a more affordable New Jersey on WBNJ radio’s “LBI Report” this morning. Siekerka, the president of NJBIA, and Bracken, the president of the State Chamber of Commerce, will be bringing their message directly to the Chambers of...
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Anticipation: This best describes the US business climate as executives and entrepreneurs alike wait for policy changes – on various fronts – that President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to make after he takes office on January 20. Healthcare, infrastructure investment, international trade agreements, immigration, job creation and...
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New Jersey hospitals and health systems contributed $22.7 billion to the Garden State economy in 2015, according to the 2016 NJ Hospitals Economic Impact Report released by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).
Mirroring national trends, hospitals and larger systems saw employment increase to nearly 142,000 jobs, including more...
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The 21st Century Cures Act received final passage in the U.S. Senate last night and is now awaiting President Barack Obama’s signature.
The bill would provide a strong boost to New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem. New Jersey has long been considered the “nation’s medicine chest” because of the prominence of the pharmaceutical...
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