New Jersey is looking at how it can bring about economic development and jobs, through a coming together of several CEOs and state officials. The Jersey Journal reports that even in times of high unemployment and declining economy, The 2010 Forum on the Future of New Jersey, at New Jersey City University, provided the space…
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce seeks new president
Do you have what it takes? The Trenton-based New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new leader for its organization. The Chamber is looking for a president who can guide the organization through its 100th anniversary next year and also foster a pro-business climate in New Jersey. Qualified candidates will have 10 years of…
Interview blunders and how to avoid them
It happens to the best of us. Despite having the best intentions, we show up late for a job interview because of a parking snafu, we forget to print hard copies of our resume, or maybe you forget the name of your interviewer. We’re all human and we all make mistakes, but there are those…
Diaper venture nets a cool $500M
Who wouldn’t want to trade some dirty diapers for $500 million? Well, almost — Jersey City-based Diapers.com and Soap.com, websites that deliver necessities to your doorstep, was acquired by Amazon on Monday. According to the Star-Ledger, (Marc) Lore and his childhood best friend from Tinton Falls, Vinit Bharara, founded the company five years ago after Lore,…