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 December 9, 2003
Public Policy Forum
McGreevey Says No to Gas Tax Increase, Calls for Greater Savings, Efficiencies at NJBIA's Public Policy Forum
Governor James E. McGreevey chose NJBIA's Public Policy Forum on December 9 to announce his opposition to increasing the gas tax and asked the Department of Transportation to find savings and increase efficiencies to meet the state's transportation needs. In a bullish speech to more than 200 business leaders, McGreevey talked about a number of probusiness initiatives his administration has accomplished... Go To Story
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 December 9, 2003
Johnson Award Presentation
Russ Cerchiaro of Schering-Plough Receives NJBIA's Leonard Johnson Award at Annual Public Policy Forum
J. Russell Cerchiaro, manager of EHS Regulatory Affairs, Communications, and Outreach for Schering-Plough Corporation of Union, received NJBIA's 2003 Leonard C. Johnson Award for his work on behalf of the Association and its member companies. NJBIA Chairman Bart Luedeke and First Vice President Jim Sinclair presented the award during the Association's 2003 Public Policy Forum, which was held at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place in Iselin... Go To Story
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 December 9, 2003
Troast Award Presentation
Senator Leonard Lance Receives NJBIA's Troast Award at Public Policy Forum
State Senator Leonard Lance, co-chair of the Senate Labor Committee and incoming Republican Leader, received NJBIA's 2003 Paul L. Troast Award for his efforts in promoting productive workplaces and economic growth and development in New Jersey. NJBIA President Philip Kirschner and Board of Trustees Member John Troast, son of the late Paul Troast, presented the award during the Association's 2003 Public Policy Forum at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place in Iselin. The Troast Award is presented annually to a public servant who has made an outstanding contribution to the state of New Jersey and its business community...
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 November 18, 2003
Business Outlook Survey
Business Confidence Strengthens in 2004 as Recession Worries Fade
NJBIA member companies are somewhat more optimistic in their economic outlook as they head into 2004, but they are feeling less happy with the state's business climate. This is one of the main findings of NJBIA's 2004 Business Outlook Survey, which NJBIA President Philip Kirschner presented November 18 at a news conference in Trenton... Go To Story
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 October 21, 2003
Awards For Excellence Dinner
NJBIA Honors Seven Companies, Two Individuals at Awards For Excellence Dinner October 21
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association recognized seven companies and two individuals with an Award For Excellence at the annual Awards for Excellence Dinner on Tuesday, October 21, at the Westin Princeton in Forrestal Village. Two other companies were selected as Honor Roll recipients... Go To Story
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 July 15, 2003
Golf & Tennis Day
More Than 300 Participate in NJBIA's 33rd Annual Golf
& Tennis Day
Two hundred and seventy golfers teed it up, 18 tennis players took to the courts, and 22 more attended the awards banquet at NJBIA's 33rd Annual Golf and Tennis Day. The event was held July 15 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township and the East Brunswick Racquet Club... Go To Story |
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 June 17, 2003
NJBIA News
Legislative Leaders Pitch Party Themes and Issues before 500 Employers at the Princeton ELC Dinner
Three of the state's top four legislative leaders promoted their party's accomplishments on business issues at the June 17 Employer Legislative Committees (ELCs) Dinner, trying to convince the 500 business leaders on hand that their party had the right ideas for strengthening the economy... Go To Story |
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 June 4, 2003
NJBIA News
Eleven Projects Honored at NJBIA's 2003 New Good Neighbor Awards
Eleven construction projects-everything from renovated historical landmarks to new waterfront developments-were honored at the 43rd Annual New Good Neighbor Awards Luncheon on June 4 at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place in Iselin. The event is hosted by NJBIA and New Jersey Business Magazine... Go To Story |
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 May 5, 2003
NJBIA News
Governor Signs NJBIA-Backed Bill Adding Technology Education to School Curriculum
Making technology education part of the public school curriculum has been long been one of NJBIA's goals. On May 5, NJBIA praised Governor James E. McGreevey for signing the Technology Education bill into law ... Go To Story |
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 April 1, 2003
NJBIA News
Kirschner Takes Over as President of NJBIA
Philip Kirschner, a 13-year veteran at NJBIA, assumed the duties of president of the Association on April 1. Kirschner has directed NJBIA's government affairs department since 1995 and will now serve as only the ninth president in NJBIA's 93-year history... Go To Story |
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 Spring 2003
Legislative Briefing Breakfasts
Labor Mandates and Health Insurance Costs Dominate as NJBIA Promotes Its Economic Growth Agenda
NJBIA took its economic growth agenda directly to members and legislators in their districts, telling lawmakers how new workforce mandates, high taxes, onerous environmental regulations and skyrocketing health insurance costs are stifling job creation in New Jersey. It's all part of NJBIA Legislative Briefing Breakfast series ... Go To Story |
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 March 31, 2003
Health Benefits Survey Press Conference
State House Press Crowd NJBIA's Headquarters for the Results of NJBIA's Annual Health Benefits Survey
The cost of providing employee health benefits soard by 15 percent for New Jersey employers last year, NJBIA President Philip Kirschner told a room full of business and state house reporters. NJBIA's 2003 Health Benefits Survey revealed the steepest one-year increase in the cost of health benefits in at least a decade. Member companies participating in the survey reported paying an average of $6,325 per employee ... Go To Story |
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 March 12, 2003
NJBIA Seminar
Over 200 Get Update on How to Participate in New Jersey's$12 Billion School Construction Program
The New Jersey School Construction Corporation-the new agency in charge of New Jersey's $12 billion school construction program-highlighted the key changes to this government-funded construction program for more than 200 contractors attending NJBIA's "Building the Schools" Seminar... Go To Story To learn more about NJBIA's Events and Programs Go Here |
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 February 26, 2003
NJBIA Seminar
Human Resource Managers Get Back to Basics at HR 101 Seminar
Treat your employees well, stay on top of the latest trends, and know your rights and responsibilities. That was just some of the practical advice more than 125 HR managers received at NJBIA's HR 101: A Beginner's Seminar on Managing Your Workforce ... Go To Story
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 February 4, 2003
NJPRO and WBLN
Women Senators Honored by NJPRO
and Women's Business Leaders Network
New Jersey's women state Senators-Diane Allen, Martha Bark, Barbara Buono, Nia Gill and Shirley Turner-were honored February 4 at a Trenton reception by the New Jersey Policy Research Organization Foundation (NJPRO) and the Women Business Leaders Network (WBLN), both affiliates of NJBIA. ...
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 January 22, 2003
NJBIA Site Visit
At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton, Employee Satisfaction Forms Foundation for Growth
At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton Township, in-patient admissions are up by 38 percent, emergency department usage is growing dramatically, and it's market share is approaching 40 percent. During a recent site visit with Assemblyman Gary Guear, President Christy Stephenson summed up the success in two words-employee satisfaction... Go To Story |
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