Greater Atlantic City Chamber joins NJ business coalition: An urgent call for business relief
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association are two of more than 40 leading business associations that signed a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy and the Legislature with recommendations for a COVID-19 Legislative and Administrative Relief Package for New Jersey businesses and nonprofits. The letter, which can be found […]
ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer Tournament Moved to July 31 to August 2
The LPGA has officially rescheduled the 2020 ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer. The tournament, originally scheduled for May 25-31, will be held July 31 to Aug. 2, 2020. In the official announcement, LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan said: “We are so thankful to all our partners for their flexibility and willingness to work with us […]
NJEDA Announces Application Launch Date for Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 9:00 am. A link to the program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19 Business Information Hub. To provide business owners the opportunity to prepare to apply for the […]
Recap of the NJEDA Grant and Loan Program Webinar with Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law
Relief to New Jersey small and mid-sized businesses was announced on March 26 by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”). If this $75 million package of initiatives is followed by additional State, Federal, and philanthropic sources, it is expected to grow to more than $100 million. Attorneys from Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law discussed […]
NJ Labor Department Urges Businesses to Keep Employees on the Payroll through Pandemic
99.8% of Employers Qualify for 100% Reimbursement The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is urging employers to keep employees on the payroll throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and to take advantage of a 100 percent, dollar for dollar, payroll tax credit provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The federal […]
NJEDA Announces Application Launch Date for Grants for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 9:00 am. A link to the grant program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19 Business Information Hub. The grant program is part of a package of initiatives announced last week to […]
Governor Murphy and Superintendent of the NJSP Colonel Callahan Announce Businesses Exemptions Updates
Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order amending which businesses are permitted to operate and clarifying ways in which some businesses may operate in accordance with Executive Order No. 107. The Administrative Order states the following: Individual appointments to view real estate with realtors by […]
Governor Murphy Announces Mortgage Payment Relief, Financial Protections for New Jerseyans Facing Economic Hardship as a Result of COVID-19
TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to provide financial relief to New Jersey homeowners, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19. “Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no fault of their own as […]
NJEDA COVID-19 Response: SME Financial Assistance Survey + COVID-19 Jobs & Hiring Portal
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), in partnership with the Office of the Governor of New Jersey, is working to develop programs and resources to support New Jersey’s business community during the COVID-19 outbreak. They need your help today on two initiatives: 1. SMALL-TO-MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SME) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SURVEY We’re seeking information from small-to-medium enterprise owners […]
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET – ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET – ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS NEW JERSEY Declaration 16349 (Disaster NJ-00057) Incident: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) occurring: January 31, 2020 & continuing All counties within the State of New Jersey; the contiguous Delaware county of: New Castle; the contiguous New York counties of: Bronx, New York, Orange, Rockland and Westchester; and […]