Fire Destroys Goodwill Inventory in EHT, Donations Needed

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is rallying support for the Goodwill’s store in the Cardiff Plaza Center in Egg Harbor Township after a fire destroyed all of their merchandise. Donated items urgently needed at the Egg Harbor Township location (6701 Black Horse Pike) or Hammonton location (240 S. White Horse Pike). Explore convenient drop-off options at www.goodwillnj.org. Interested in hosting a […]

Thomas/Boyd Communications Welcomes Two New Partners

Liz Thomas and Pam Boyd of Thomas/Boyd Communications (TBC) are thrilled to announce two new partners, Caitlin Latko and Lauren Schiavo. Latko and Schiavo, formerly assistant vice presidents, both started their careers at TBC as interns, fresh out of college. They have invested 16 years and 17 years, respectively, with the business and now have new […]

Local utilities reduce waste, greenhouse gas with RNG projects

South Jersey utilities continue to increase the efficiency of their processes. That reduces waste and costs, and when the production of powerful greenhouse gases are involved, makes a substantial and pretty painless contribution toward meeting climate goals. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.

Trenton’s lame duck session closes with flurry of activity

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a number of measures that previously passed, while lawmakers voted on a flurry of other bills to send to his desk for signature. On Monday, NJBIZ reported on one of those bill signings, which established the VETeach pilot program. Read more from NJ Biz.

Liquor license reform bill heads to Murphy

After winning approval from the state Legislature, a bill that would ease controversial food and event restrictions on breweries in New Jersey is heading to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk. Read more from NJ Biz.

Really Relaxing, Really Rejuvenating: January Is Wellness Month in AC!

It’s time to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit as Atlantic City welcomes the new year with its annual Wellness Month specials. Elevate your well-being with an array of luxurious spa packages and wellness experiences that will enhance your overall relaxation, setting the perfect tone for a year centered on self-care. Indulge in lavish couples […]

Murphy rejects fines for minors caught with alcohol in N.J.

Minors under 21 in New Jersey will not face a $50 ticket if they are caught with alcohol, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday, as he rejected legislation that would have imposed the fine for booze but not for marijuana. Read more from NJ.com.

N.J. to tweak booze laws as Murphy, Dems cut deal. It’s far from what governor wanted.

While the bill (S4265) would narrowly increase the availability of liquor licenses in the state — including adding more at shopping malls — it falls far short of the massive reform Murphy has sought for months to the Garden State’s strict, Prohibition-era rules determining how many restaurants are allowed to sell alcohol. Read more from NJ.com.

The Power of ‘Entry Interviews’ and ‘Stay Interviews’: Tips from Adam Grant

Many employers hold ‘exit interviews.’ Wharton psychologist Adam Grant suggests conducting “entry interviews” and “stay interviews” to create a positive work environment and retain top talent. An entry interview is a meeting with new employees to discuss their expectations and experiences during onboarding. Open-ended questions should be asked to show employees that their opinions are […]