New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage increased by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees on January 1st, 2023.

Annual increases in the minimum wage are due to legislation signed by Governor Murphy in February 2019 that raises the wage floor to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. Under the law, the minimum wage increases by $1 per hour – or more if warranted because of significant increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as happened this year.

Gas appliances are used more in the winter and likely need safety checks.

If the recent cold snap left you thinking you might not be prepared for this winter, it’s time to take some steps to improve your safety, save energy and save money this season. With increased natural gas rates and other costs rising, don’t put off for tomorrow what can save you money today.

Payton is one of Aspire Youth Development's Academic & Career Counselors, serving their Young Parent Career Empowerment Program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Helps Keep Kids on the Right Path

By Andy Pritikin

We’re all experiencing the effects of these difficult, post-pandemic times. Especially young people. They are navigating post-lockdown life with the intense pressures of screen-based friendships, self-esteem in the volatile hands of social media, academic demands, as well as the societal effects of climate change, gun violence, economic inflation, and political nastiness.

Kimberly Schieber oversees Business Development, Sales, and Account Management for radius180.

By: Shana Jarvis Director of Strategic Partnerships and Programs Aspire Youth Development

If you’re like many managers, you’re struggling to figure out how to inspire your employees to be more engaged and connected to their work.

Workplace Human Capital Management helps businesses grow and become more efficient through the power of people, processes, and technology.

Girls Scouts Address Mental Health

Post pandemic mental health & wellness is a top priority

Being energy efficient is one of the easiest and most beneficial resolutions customers can make for 2023

Learn how to cut energy costs.

By: Tejal Shah, Manager, HBK CPAs & Consultants

You know the saying: Only two things in life are certain, death and taxes. Sometimes the two certainties coincide, and sometimes in very complicated ways. Inheritance taxes are complicated and as tax advisors we are frequently questioned on the subject.

New Jersey Clean Communities Litte Prevention for Businesses

Reduce Litter & Improve Your Business

NJEDA Now Accepting Applications

The Child Care Facilities Improvement Program provides grants to New Jersey child care providers for facilities improvements that will contribute to high quality early childhood learning environments.

Support for budding entrepreneurs

Grants of $200,000 $50,000 opportunity zone bonus $50,000 for each potential entrepreneur (maximum of 3) that self-certifies as a woman or minority, or demonstrates graduation from a NJ college or University Up to $400,000 in total grant award