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	Lower Taxes and Fees, NJBIA Members Tell Legislators
	When Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver and Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce announced a bipartisan committee hearing for anyone in the public, NJBIA reached out to its member companies to make them aware of this opportunity. Four NJBIA members addressed the committee on February 2, calling for lower taxes and fees, relaxed rules for small businesses, better workforce training, and a bidding preference for State government to purchase products manufactured in NJ. Read more.



	Workplace Blood Drives Needed!
	New Jersey is facing a severe and chronic blood shortage. The New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition is calling on employers to increase blood donations by conducting more workplace blood drives. How you can help.



	Daily News Stories Important to Your Business
	News for February 8: Daily Video News from NJB Magazine Tax cuts: job No. 1 Calif. company brings solar panel purchasing program to NJ NJ Gov. Christie, lawmakers propose sweeping pension, health care changes for public employees Health care legislation could be boon for biotech firms An Improving Economy...Don't Hold Your Breath



	Temporary NJ Income Tax Increase Expires
	The one-year income tax increase that disproportionately affects employers who operate S corporations or limited liability companies whose business income is taxed as personal income expired on January 1. Read more.



	Employment Law Basics Seminar, Feb. 26
	Get the practical advice you need to effectively manage your workers, handle employee disputes and comply with the many complex labor laws. Register Online Now.



	Christie Makes Good on Pledge to Suspend Regs
	On his first full day in office, Gov. Christie immediately fulfilled a key campaign promise by signing three sweeping executive orders suspending virtually all new or proposed government regulations for 90 days and setting up a formal review of New Jersey's regulatory structure. NJBIA applauds his bold action. Read more.



	NJBIA Scores Big Wins for its Members in Lame Duck Session
	NJBIA scored numerous legislative victories in lame duck voting that closed out the 2008-09 legislative session on January 11. Legislators approved bills that improve the State’s regulatory system and make workforce training more widely available, while defeating legislation that would give unions a monopoly on contracts for public work. Governor Jon Corzine has until January 19 to sign the bills or they are considered vetoed. Read more.



	NJ Drivers with NJM Auto Insurance Coverage Saved 24% Compared with State Avg. in 2008
	If your company is an NJBIA member, your employees can apply for personal auto insurance with NJM. It’s a benefit of membership! NJ drivers paid an average of $1,060 per car for auto insurance coverage in 2008, while policyholders with NJM Insurance Co. paid an average of $803 per car after dividends, for an average savings of 24 percent. Are you eligible for NJM coverage? Find Out.



	NJBIA Basic Skills Training Program Now Law!
	The basic-skills training program developed by NJBIA, the NJ Department of Labor and the NJ Community College Consortium have become a permanent part of the Labor Department's training programs. Read more.



	Moorestown Man Means Business
	The Burlington County Times takes a look at NJBIA President Philip Kirschner. Read story.



	New Payroll Tax Withholding, 2010 Changes
	As an annual service to its members, NJBIA explains the changes in tax withholding rates and taxable wage bases that employers face in the year ahead.



	Sales, Profits & Employment Plunge for NJ Businesses in 2009, 2010 Outlook Bleak
	After suffering through one of the worst economic slumps in years, businesses responding to NJBIA's 2010 Business Outlook Survey expressed little hope for a quick turnaround in the year ahead. Read more.



	New Pay for Performance Program
	Existing commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family buildings with an average annual peak demand over 200 kW are eligible to participate in the new Pay for Performance Program. This comprehensive, whole-building approach to energy efficiency starts with an Energy Reduction Plan that you select.



	Save on Your Credit Card Processing Costs
	Now as a special benefit to members, you can lower your company's credit-card processing costs through NJBIA's relationship with Cornerstone Association Merchant Services.



	Employer Poster Packet Available
	A collection of all posters and information all NJ employers are required to post by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the NJ Office of the Attorney General, Division on Civil Rights and the US Department of Labor. Access employer poster packet.

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