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We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys 2. Roboburger and Shark Tank success3. Unionwear's long term growth4. How the ecosystem has supported them5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re manufacturingMitch started Unionwear in 1992 with six sewers and a contract to make baseball hats for Ralph Lauren.Now Unionwear is one of the largest private employers of Newark residents, with 175 employees, and contracts to manufacture baseball hats and uniform headwear, medical bags and backpacks, and binders and portfolios for every branch of the armed services, every presidential candidate for decades, domestic manufacturers like Budweiser and Chrysler, and fashion brands such as Vineyard Vines and Supreme.Unionwear won the SEAMS Domestic Textile Association's inaugural 'Reshoring Award" for bringing textile jobs back to America in 2019 and was named to Fortune Magazine's Inner City 100 list. Mitch has received the New Jersey Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award from NJBIA and was just named to NJBIZ magazine's 100 most powerful businesspeople in NJ and 10 most powerful people in New Jersey Manufacturing.Mitch has been named an Industry Scholar at Rutgers Business School and is on the board of Newark Regional Business Partnership, NJ Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Newark Workforce Development Board, where he has served as Chairman.Mitch is a frequent panelist, podcast guest, and guest lecturer on topics including fair labor, lean manufacturing, cloud mobile ERP, cobranding with Made in USA, and has appeared on TV shows ranging from The Profit to The Daily Show.----Audley is the CEO and Partner, as well as the inventor and the restless mind behind the RoboBurger.He has been passioned by robotics and automation from a young age, and one of his teenage years robotics prototypes got him a scholarship at Carnegie Mellon.He attended Carnegie Mellon, receiving a BS in Business. During his senior year (2004) he started the Hkan Hookah Bar and Grill. There he learned what it takes to run a restaurant and the problems associated with a large staff and facility.Audley went on to start a career in the field of analytics in New York City, amassing 14 years of experience leading analytics teams for companies of all sizes. Over this time he guided many businesses to higher ROI, through cost reduction and optimization.He focuses on the operations side of the business such as partner management, the operations team, servicing units and inventory control databases and optimizations of our systems.#podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

On June 28, New Jersey lawmakers passed the fiscal year 2025 state budget. To summarize it in one word: disappointing. NJBIA's Chris Emigholz joins us to discuss some of the major elements of the budget - the corporate transit fee, the $2.1 billion structural gap, property tax relief, public worker pension funding - and the potential impact and implications.  Resources:New Jersey Budget articles and resources

Thank you for subscribing to Other People's Business! We're back to let you know that NJBIA has a brand new podcast, Planet New Jersey, and you can listen to the first episode right here. If you like it, don't forget to find it on your podcast network of choice and subscribe to keep up with all the fun!

On the final episode of Other People's Business, the hosts of NJBIA's forthcoming podcast Planet New Jersey join us to give a sneak peek at what's to come. In addition, Kate and Vinnie reflect on six years of hosting the coolest business podcast in the galaxy.

Marcy A. Bliss is the CEO of Wedgewood Pharmacy, the leading compounding pharmacy for animals in the US. She is responsible for all aspects of the pharmacy operation and for leading the delivery of extraordinary business results. In 2018, Wedgewood Pharmacy acquired Diamondback Drugs, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Formerly the executive vice president of Business Operations and Marketing, Bliss began her career with Wedgewood Pharmacy in early 1999. Over the years, she assumed positions of increasing responsibility, many with a significant emphasis on pharmacy growth, the building of infrastructure, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and regulatory compliance. She leads the company's public affairs and issues-management programs, and is frequently seen on Capitol Hill, protecting patient and prescriber access to compounded medication.  In addition to her role on the Board of Wedgewood Pharmacy, Marcy is a volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, and board member of many organizations including the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), IndeVets, and Together Women's Health. Previously, Marcy served on the board of directors of the Tobin Foundation for the Visually Impaired (Wilmington, DE). Bliss holds a B.S. degree in Business/Marketing and Management Studies from the University of Maryland. A life-long learner, she has continued her education at the Wharton School for Executive Education (University of Pennsylvania), the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University (California), as well as extensive leadership training from Gap International. Wedgewood Pharmacy has won two awards from the NJBIA for Business Success (growth) and Employee Satisfaction. Bliss has been recognized by Marcom as the 2017 Healthcare Innovator of the Year, by NJBIA in 2018 as one of NJ's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, and by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce in 2019 as Businessperson of the Year. Anthony Grzib, R.Ph., Vice President, Quality, State-Regulated Pharmacies for Wedgewood Pharmacy, leads the quality control and quality assurance functions for the company's state-regulated pharmacies, working closely with the executive leadership team to develop and execute the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives. He oversees quality systems and ensures overall compliance with current applicable quality standards, as well as leads development of a quality culture that supports the company's values of customer focus, integrity, collaboration, and innovation while meeting the needs of the company's stakeholders and customers. Prior to joining Wedgewood in 2000, he was pharmacist-in-charge and Team Leader for CVS Pharmacy and for Eckerd Drugs. He began his career as a pharmacy technician at Eckerd Drugs.  Anthony is a member of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, currently serving on APC's board of directors. He holds a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the Rutgers University College of Pharmacy and has been in the pharmacy profession since 1990.

This week on the SALT Shaker Podcast, Eversheds Sutherland Associate Jeremy Gove welcomes Chris Emigholz, Chief Government Affairs Officer at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), to the show. First, they cover Chris' role at NJBIA and what NJBIA does for New Jersey taxpayers. They then dive into a meaty tax discussion of current issues and legislative proposals in the state, including corporate tax rate reduction, the state's remote work tax policies, unemployment insurance payroll taxes, and proposed changes to how New Jersey taxes GILTI.  Jeremy picks his latest overrated/underrated question from a large menu – how do you feel about diners? Questions or comments? Email SALTonline@eversheds-sutherland.com. You can also subscribe to receive our regular updates hosted on the SALT Shaker blog.

Dawn is joined by Michele Siekerka on the NJ Budget from Phil Murphy.  NJBIA's Michele Siekerka analyzes Gov. Murphy's FY24 Budget Proposal: Michele Siekerka, Esq. has served as the President of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association since October 2014.  “NJBIA applauds Governor Murphy for announcing the sunset of the 2.5% Corporation Business Tax surcharge. It is the right thing to do. “New Jersey has been a national EXTREME outlier in this space for far too long, which has put our largest employers at a competitive disadvantage. And while this surcharge was always supposed to be temporary, we recognize the sunset of a tax is never a given. So, it is appreciated. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Have a question about your NJBIA membership or want to know how you can get more out of it? Well, you're in luck because Randy Stephens has joined our NJBIA family to make all your membership dreams come true.

New Jersey's $50.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 budget is like the budgets for the past three years: not a normal budget drafted in normal times. NJBIA's Chris Emigholz is back with us to discuss where all of the money for this record-high budget is coming from, what the money is being spent on and what we might see in the future.

NJBIA's Christopher Emigholz appears on Other People's Business to give us some high- and lowlights of the new state budget, the importance of internships and his thoughts on the latest volume of Stranger Things.

Kate and Vinnie go it alone for the first time on this episode of Other People's Business where they discuss visibility options available to NJBIA members, whether or not sharks are as dangerous as their reputation makes them out to be, and the world we're living in now where just about anything can be cake.

For the past year NJBIA has been airing "Minding Your Business," a TV show highlighting NJ businesses and the issues they face every day. Learn all about it, why Kate feels Taylor Swift gets a raw deal and the simple device Vinnie can't figure out how to use, in this discussion with our CCO Bob Considine.

Debbie Wolpov of MerX Payments drops by the show to talk about how her company can help you save on credit card processing costs, the extreme lengths she's gone to serve her clients, NJBIA's Women Business Leaders Council, and the shows we can't (and absolutely can) quit.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1! We are so excited for what is coming up for this season. We are starting off this year with an incredible guest that has so many gems to share with you. This week my guest is Mark Levy, founder of Levy Innovation LLC, a positioning and strategy firm that helps organizations, brands, and thought leaders differentiate by using, what he calls, “a big sexy idea.” Mark has consulted to some of the world's most prominent companies and individuals, including CEOS of major brands including the former head of Strategy at the Harvard Business School; and thought leaders, such as Simon Sinek of “Start with Why” fame. Mark has also consulted for a TV special on the History Channel, as well as to the iconic Netflix series, “Mystery Science Theater 3000.”  Prior to Levy Innovation, Mark served as Chief Marketing Officer of an Inc. 5,000 experiential branding organization. Mark has written for the New York Times, and has written or co-created five books, including “Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content,” which has been published ineleven languages.When Mark was younger, he shares that he was a bit on the shy side. He found a love for magic early on in his life and that helped him to get out of his shell. He moved on to work in a bookstore where he excelled. His career took him to working for a book distributor and was able to sell over $1B worth of books to bookstores. When Mark talks to his clients and listens to what they are trying to create, he looks at through the eyes of a reader of book. Whether they are writing one or not. He shares that people want to go on a journey with you. Listen in to hear some tips he shares about going for the freak out and watch what happens next! So many gems of information in this interview. Mark answers the new 2022 question that all my guest will be asked, 'what is the legacy or footprint you want to make or leave behind'? Have you thought of the answer to that question yourself?Next week I welcome my guest, David Armstrong. Dave comes to us all the way from beautiful Greece! Dave is an author, motivational speaker, life coach, at-risk youth expert, and 24-year U.S. Air Force Veteran. He grew up a product of a broken family, in and out of foster care and youth correction facilities and found his way thanks to his then CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), and his martial arts instructor. What we are hearing is my guests, true life experiences and how they grew to who they are today - Changemakers! On March 24th, Today is the Day is launching the inaugural International Changemakers Forum called Challenge Yourself Disrupt the Status quo. With 3 CNN Heros, 3 TEDx speakers, 6 authors, a former FBI Agent, Executive Producer and Writer of the TV Show NCIS, CEO's, Founders, entrepreneurs, inspirers, and more sharing their expertise on topics that matter. Thank you to Investors Bank for being the Catalyst for Change Sponsor and to the NJBIA for being a Scholarship Sponsor of the event. Sponsorships are available and can help you and your organization share your mission and information with both a local and broader audience.  Also don't forget to subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube channel, comment, like and share and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today is the Day Live It. Go to Today is the Day Live It for more information on all of the above!Have a great week everyone! 

Welcome to episode 35 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Chrissy Buteas, Chief Government Affairs Officer of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.  Growing up Chrissy had an affinity for playing sports and thought maybe that was going to be her future. She had dreams of also managing a sports team. However, she shifted gears from the sports arena to the political arena. All of her sports training taught her firsthand how to be a team player, win, lose and do it all again.Chrissy has worked in both the not for profit and for profit sectors and is able to advocate for businesses in her role at the NJBIA with the knowledge of what it takes to be a leader in this state. Prior to joining NJBIA, Chrissy served as the president and CEO of the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey, representing New Jersey home health agencies, hospices and health care service firms servicing the state's Medicare, Medicaid and private pay patients. She serves on the board of trustees of Middlesex College and is a member of the Northern Board of Junior Achievement. Chrissy is also the former president and current board member of the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in government. She serves as a member of the New Jersey Medical Assistance Advisory Council, New Jersey Small Employer Health Benefits Program and the New Jersey Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission. Also, Chrissy currently serves as the Sergeant of Arms for the Democratic State Committee. She also serves on the board of Focus NJ, an independent research non-profit conducting timely, innovative, nonpartisan economic and workforce research.We talk about women breaking barriers and Chrissy is truly a barrier breaker as she has won several awards including being named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, a Barrier Breaker as part of Jersey's Best magazine's Spring issue honoring trailblazing women in the state and recognized on ROI-NJ's Influencers: Power List for Government Affairs. In 2018, Buteas was named to NJBIZ's Best 50 Women in Business list. She was named to NJBIZ's “40 Under 40” and “Power 50 Health Care” lists in 2017, as well as the 2017 “Insider 100 Policymakers” list by Insider NJ.During our interview We also touch on the importance of busy people taking better care of themselves and the importance of taking a break, so we can come back to the work we all do with a renewed spirit and passion. We all deserve it. Don't forget to listen to Chrissy's response to 'if I knew then what I know now'. Next week, I welcome my guest Kathy Durante, Executive Director, OceanFirst Bank. Kathy  shares how she thought law school was in her future, but instead took a position as Executive Director for a United Way and then moved on to be the ED of a foundation. She continues on to say  how it feels to be able to provide funding to for-impact organizations so that they can share their mission and expand their programming. Another great interview! Please also subscribe to the Today is Day Changemakers YouTube Channel.   Like us on FB and Instagram at Today is the Day Live it. Also go to todayisthedayliveit.com for more information about how I help my clients connect, collaborate, create, and inspire. I am also the CEO and Co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children living with financial barriers take ongoing lessons in dance, acting, instrumental music, and vocal instruction. Visit applaudourkids.org for more information. Have a great week everyone! 

This was one of the most unusual budget seasons in New Jersey's history! Instead of being several billion dollars short, as was projected when the fiscal year 2021 budget was being drafted, the state has seen a $10 billion surplus. Listen to our interview with NJBIA's Chris Emigholz to find out where all of that money is going.

Katie Wittkamp joins us to talk about some of the great things NJBIA does when it's not producing the best business podcast on the Internet.

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 17,  'Be Genuine & Bring Your "A" Game' with Michele Siekerka.Michele Siekerka is the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.  I have had the honor of working with and for Michele, and now serve as a consultant and lead for the NJBIA's Not-for-Profit Council. The NJBIA is the largest employer association in the U.S. and represents over 1 million employees.  Members range from entrepreneurs,  Main Street businesses, to organizations with over 2,000 employees. Over the last 110 years, the organization has always been about providing support to businesses across all 21 counties in NJ.  At the heart of the organization is the amazing advocacy arm. Organizations of all sizes have the opportunity to tap in and share their voice.  Members receive a multitude of cost saving benefits that include health benefit options for any size business, 401k plans, virtual HR support, short-term disability insurance, office supplies, UPS savings, and more. Michele shares information about three distinct councils that provide ongoing connection for members: Women Business Leaders, Not-for-Profit, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These councils meet monthly  via a virtual platform for now.  The NJBIA prides itself on being able to bring leaders  to the table from across the state. They  share their expertise, business challenges, and help to together build upon ideas and solutions.Michele was asked the question of why should small to mid-size businesses consider adding the NJBIA as a line item in their budget during this difficult time? There were many reasons, but the simple answer, "you can't go it alone." One of Michele's proudest moments during the height of the pandemic was when the NJBIA gave a voice to some businesses that were left out of some of the guidelines that were shared from the state level.  Hear the incredible advocacy efforts that Michele and the advocacy team put together for this distinctive group. Some wonderful advice that Michele shares, "be genuine and always, always, always bring your A game." She also shares the importance of exuding from your heart why something is so important to you, as it becomes infectious as well as contagious. There is a great story in here about being nice. Listen in!Here is something that many leaders can adopt that Michele shares which is "empower everyone to be a decision maker from their chair in the organization". Think about the meaning of that and how you can truly get the best out of your employees when they feel like you are standing with and behind them. In regards to work/life balance, Michele feels that there is no specific magic bullet of how to make it happen. It truly is a commitment that only we can make to ourselves. Take a listen to Michele's answer to the question, if I knew then what I know now?There are a lot of nuggets shared after this question was answered. You don't want to miss the ending. Next week join us for the Inspire Series! Two episodes launch in one week. On Monday, April 19, Scott Chesney is my guest. Scott is a the 'Commander in Change' and serves as a Life Coach and speaker. Then, on Wednesday, April 21, Scott is my guest co-host and together we interview, Michael Reuter. Michael formerly served as the Director of the Gerald P. Buccino '63 Center for Leadership Development  for Seton Hall University, and is a Leadership Coach and mentor. Please also view this episode on the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel.Have a fabulous week! 

WINGS for Growth presents "Showing up as a leader" with Michele Siekerka. Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), leads the nation's largest, most influential employers' organization. In this episode, Michele talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and her journey of leadership experiences that shaped her to be who she is today. She is one of the most influential leaders in the state of New Jersey (NJ). She says showing up as a leader during a business crisis is about knowing where people are and being empathetic while holding them accountable.Quotes:You cannot fake passion. It is about preparation and confidence, which shows your commitment to whatever you are doing.   What does not kill you makes you stronger.Women are innately entrepreneurial. To be an employer from being an employee, you need vision, dream but most importantly, you need a plan and cabinet of advisers.  Seize the day; something good happens every day.  To recover gracefully from mishaps, lean In, listen, reset, and own it. Guest Bio:Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President & CEO of the NJBIA, advocates on behalf of NJ's large & small businesses for policies that will make NJ more affordable & regionally competitive. Under Siekerka's leadership, NJBIA's award-winning research on outmigration documented the loss of $24 billion in wealth from NJ over 12 years & set the agenda in Trenton for the enactment of a series of important pro-business reforms.Siekerka has been at the forefront of efforts to build more effective workforce development alliances in NJ between academia, business & government. The NJBIA Postsecondary Education Task Force's yearlong study of NJ's highest-in-the-nation millennial outmigration produced a 13-point action plan that is driving policymakers' discussions on how to retain our future workforce.Siekerka came to NJBIA in 2014 from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), where she last served in the critical position of Deputy Commissioner.  At DEP, Siekerka's role was key in restoring NJ after Superstorm Sandy: coordinating funding, outreach & resources to rebuild environmental infrastructure.An attorney by trade, Siekerka was the president & CEO of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Sr. legal counsel & VP of human resources with the Automobile Association of America, & a partner in a Mercer County law firm.  She is also on the board of directors of Investors Bancorp; The NJ Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors; Choose NJ; the NJ Innovation Institute and Junior Achievement of NJ. About WINGS:Hope you like what you heard. Give us your feedback and let us know what are other topics you like to hear about. Follow us on:LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagram Sign up to be a WINGS Mentee or Mentor at www.wingsforgrowth.org. Many women reach the cusp of leadership and never make the leap. WINGS is strategically positioned to serve this population. 1st woman founded nonprofit, academically-backed, High-Touch, Results-Oriented, 10-month leadership program that fosters mindset and behavior which leads to systematic change. WINGS's - accelerates thousands more women toward leadership roles in a way that's never been done before.Sign up to be a WINGS Mentee or Mentor at www.wingsforgrowth.org 

Jeff Heggie www.JeffHeggie.com Heidi Anderson www.ecisecurepay.com Wendi Caplan-Carroll Wendi Caplan-Carroll has been working with companies looking to drive revenue to the SMB marketplace through them for almost three decades. Wendi founded Sound Business in 2020 to help SMB marketers connect to their prospects and customers more authentically. She is a business growth expert and has substantial experience and success building out partner channels. Wendi worked for almost 10 years as a leader of the Field Sales and Solution Provider program at Constant Contact. She learned there that bringing people together generates success. Her team of over 300 generated substantial success for the company as well as the individual contributors. Wendi ‘s background includes marketing /sales management, business development, channel development, strategic partnerships, executive coaching and public speaking She has created programs with hundreds of national and local business organizations including SCORE, ACCE, NJMEP, NJBIA, NAM as well as created strategic partnerships with (partial list) Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and US Trust. As a thought leader, Wendi estimates that she has presented to over 50,000 attendees at events such Inbound Marketing Conference, NY Times Small Business Summit, 1010 WINS Small Business Breakfast, CBS-AM Small Business Breakfast, and NY Enterprise Report Sales and Marketing Conferences. She has worked with hundreds of small business associations and chambers and their members as well. She has written articles for NYreport.com and has been quoted by Fortune Magazine, Crain's, Newark Star-Ledger and New York Enterprise Report. Before Constant Contact, she spent more than 15 years in sales and marketing management at broadcast companies including CBS Radio, Infinity Radio, and Emmis Communications. Wendi received a BA from Temple University. She also is a Certified Executive Coach, DISC analyst, Certified Master Creative Facilitator. Constant Contact Certified Email Marketing Partner and recently earned a certificate from Hub Spot for expertise in Inbound Marketing Practices. She received a certificate from NYU Continuing Education for Internet Marketing. Additionally, Wendi was a President Club Winner at Constant Contact and won awards from SCORE for her partnership and dedication to Small Businesses. Wendi's professional mission is to help small business marketers increase activity and productivity translating into deeper relationships with their customers and prospects. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosanne DeTorres, of DeTorres & DeGeorge Family Law, returns to talk about the struggles of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 quarantine and NJBIA's new Women Business Leaders Council. Also, Vinnie makes good on an apology he's owed Kate for two and a half years. For any victims and survivors of domestic violence who need support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. If you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

In this episode, you'll hear a presentation that Anthony DeGraw gave during a webinar hosted by NJBIA.  Anthony breaks down cybersecurity risks, reminders, and best practices that businesses should consider as they continue to work remotely.  https://njbia.org/ https://www.go-domain.com/it-assessment/

NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka joins us to talk about loans, grants and information available to businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as what NJBIA is doing to help.

Need a break? Check out this compilation of some of our favorite recent podcast episodes to meet our members and get tips on everything from improving your work/life balance to marketing to Gen Z. Please note: Because of all the segments, this one is better viewed than listened to. You can do that at youtube.com/NJBIA, but if you'd still prefer to listen, feel free.

Michele Siekerka, President & CEO, NJBIA, talks with Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba about women in leadership and the all-important work-life balance.

Chris Emigholz and Nicole Sandelier join Chrissy Buteas for a deep dive into Governor Phil Murphy's FY 2021 State Budget with a look at proposed spending, tax increases, as well as places where with a little more focus New Jersey could save billions.

NJBIA is starting a brand new nonprofit research foundation and Nicole Sandelier tells us all about it, along with her love of roller coasters and house plants.

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Michele Siekerka, President & CEO, NJBIA, to discuss how important experience is to building leadership skills.

Vinnie and Kate look backwards to celebrate NJBIA's 110th anniversary in style while Ash Ahluwalia looks forward to retirement where he says 90 percent of people don't get nearly as much money from the government as they're owed.

Do you know how your permit will quantifiably impact climate change? Well you may have to tell the DEP under Governor Murphy's new climate initiatives.

NJBIA's government affairs team takes a look at some recently released numbers on adjusted gross income and gross domestic product and how they relate to the regional competitiveness of New Jersey.

Jodi Grinwald got so much out of her NJBIA membership that she decided to come work for the Association to tell others what it has to offer. Hear about that, plus her advice for those starting a foundation...

Chrissy Buteas and Mike Wallace discuss some of NJBIA's top priorities in the lame duck session, especially several bills that have caused the business community a lot of concern.

Jennifer Eckhoff of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about some cool things going on at EMACC and how NJBIA members can get a discounted rate.

In the season two premiere of NJBIA's government affairs podcast, Chrissy Buteas interviews Mike DuHaime and Julie Roginsky about the results of our recent election and how Impeachment is impacting bills on the federal level.

  Anyone who has ever had to deal with providing health insurance for their employees is aware of the enormous impact health care issues have on the bottom line. Chrissy Buteas, chief government affairs office at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), talks with us about health care legislative and policy issues on both the state and federal levels that are impacting New Jersey businesses. NJBIA: website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Contact Chrissy Buteas: Email | LinkedIn    

What's the funniest movie you've ever seen? NJBIA's Bob Considine joins us to discuss that along with the awesome work our communications team does, Seinfeld, and that time he was on MTV.

NJBIA's Government Affairs experts Frank Robinson and Andrew Musick take a deep dive into Governor Murphy's FY 2020 New Jersey State Budget and examine how it will impact the business community.

Today you'll hear an interview with one of our sponsors for VOICE Summit, NJBIA talk about how they support businesses in New Jersey, why Newark is thriving especially in the tech space and why voice matters now for business owners. Enjoy and be sure to check them out at the summit later this month.

NJBIA's Frank Robinson interviews Senator Vin Gopal on the latest episode of Take on Trenton about the state budget, the legalization of marijuana, and the Democratic Party Presidential Debate.

NJBIA's Frank Robinson interviews Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. on the latest episode of Take on Trenton about the state budget, the legalization of marijuana, and the increasing minimum wage.

In this episode. our guest is Wayne Staub, Chief Business Relations Officer at NJBIA.  Wayne shares with us how NJBIA helps small businesses grow and reach their full potential.  Answers to "Rapid Fire Questions"  Advice: Take advantage of every opportunity that's presented to you.  Book: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson  Thought Leader: Michele Siekerka, President and CEO at NJBIA

NJBIA's Frank Robinson interviews Senate President Stephen Sweeney on the latest episode of Take on Trenton about the state budget, taxes, legalization of marijuana, and the Path to Progress plan to address New Jersey's biggest financial problems.

NJBIA's Frank Robinson and Vinnie Civitillo invite you to our new podcast, Take on Trenton, where our team of government affairs experts will interview legislators and talk about the latest issues impacting New Jersey businesses.

NJBIA's Andrew Musick and Frank Robinson take a deep dive into Governor Murphy's FY 2020 New Jersey State Budget.

Season 2 Premiere: In this week’s podcast Vikki has two special guest hosts, Kate Conroy and Vinnie Civitillo from the Other People’s Business Podcast. Check out the NJBIA podcast; you can find their podcast anywhere that you listen to podcasts and also on YouTube. The hosts play the game Awful or Awesome. Listen in as the hosts discuss which foods/restaurants are awful or awesome. Also listen in to the Fat Girl Moment of the Week from the special guest hosts. If you have a suggestion of what you want us to discuss or review shoot us an email at fatgirlchroniclescontact@gmail.com. Check us out on social media: Instagram: @FatGirlChroniclesNJ (http://bit.ly/2ywMkmh) Twitter: @FatGirlNJ (http://bit.ly/2Ay4Fju) Facebook: Fat Girl Chronicles (http://bit.ly/2ACGH7k) Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast. Also, please leave a five-star review about how much you enjoy this podcast. Your reviews help others to find the podcast. We would love to hear any fan stories you may have so please feel free to share them with us.

Kate and Vinnie chat with NJBIA's very own President and CEO Michele Siekerka about pet photos, boardwalk games, dance competitions, and the coolest button on the Internet (excluding the one to subscribe to this show, of course).

We talk about what we're binge watching with returning special guest Daniela Velez, who also turns the tables and interviews us about what WE do at NJBIA. Yeah, we probably should have had that discussion 18 episodes ago, but you love us for our idiosyncrasies!

Today only, get 100% off our free podcast for Black Friday! But seriously, Wayne Staub joins in to talk about Thanksgiving, spiders and some of the great programs NJBIA has to offer.

Kate and Vinnie talk about Star Wars, Antarctica, the very best place in the world to get ice cream and NJBIA's Member Action Center with our very own Stefanie Riehl.

In one of the most comprehensive studies of New Jersey's business climate conducted to date, NJPRO surveyed business leaders, compared the ways other states retain and attract firms, and recommended short- and long-term policies New Jersey can adopt to make its business environment friendlier. The report, available at NJPRO's website, summarizes the results of a 249-respondent survey and one-on-one interviews with 29 business and economic development leaders. Additionally, we compile rankings of state business climates and highlight the business policies of five highly-rated states. NJPRO also makes 37 policy recommendations to help improve the state's business climate – short- and long-term actions in areas such as tax, regulatory, infrastructure, health care and liability laws. This podcast features an interview about the report with NJPRO Executive Director Sara Bluhm. Sara is executive director and treasurer of the New Jersey Policy Research Organization and Assistant Vice President of Energy & Federal Affairs for the New Jersey Business & Industry Association. Ms. Bluhm has done extensive research on women and politics with an emphasis on leadership development. Currently she is representing the Association on energy, technology and women in business issues.       Download the podcast here. (23.3 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:17:01 duration)   Subscribe to the NJPRO Foundation Podcast Feed here. Produced by Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ         Keywords: NJPRO, NJBIA, BIANJ, Business, industry, new jersey, economic, survey, study, research, business environment, public policy   

In one of the most comprehensive studies of New Jersey’s business climate conducted to date, NJPRO surveyed business leaders, compared the ways other states retain and attract firms, and recommended short- and long-term policies New Jersey can adopt to make its business environment friendlier. The report, available at NJPRO's website, summarizes the results of a 249-respondent survey and one-on-one interviews with 29 business and economic development leaders. Additionally, we compile rankings of state business climates and highlight the business policies of five highly-rated states. NJPRO also makes 37 policy recommendations to help improve the state’s business climate – short- and long-term actions in areas such as tax, regulatory, infrastructure, health care and liability laws. This podcast features an interview about the report with NJPRO Executive Director Sara Bluhm. Sara is executive director and treasurer of the New Jersey Policy Research Organization and Assistant Vice President of Energy & Federal Affairs for the New Jersey Business & Industry Association. Ms. Bluhm has done extensive research on women and politics with an emphasis on leadership development. Currently she is representing the Association on energy, technology and women in business issues. Download the podcast here. (23.3 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:17:01 duration) Subscribe to the NJPRO Foundation Podcast Feed here. Produced by Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ Keywords: NJPRO, NJBIA, BIANJ, Business, industry, new jersey, economic, survey, study, research, business environment, public policy

NJPRO will soon be launching podcasts at this blog, RSS Feed, and iTunes channel. Be sure to subscribe so that you can get the latest research from one of New Jersey's most respected policy research institutes. Listen to the podcast   Download the podcast Download the podcast here (1.4 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:01:04 duration).   Produced by Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ.     Keywords: NJPRO, NJ Business & Industry Association, public policy, research, issues, state government, new jersey, nj      

NJPRO will soon be launching podcasts at this blog, RSS Feed, and iTunes channel. Be sure to subscribe so that you can get the latest research from one of New Jersey's most respected policy research institutes. Download the podcast Download the podcast here (1.4 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:01:04 duration). Produced by Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ. Keywords: NJPRO, NJ Business and Industry Association, public policy, research, issues, state government, new jersey, nj