This summer, the Biden-Harris administration’s American Rescue Plan Act increased the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC). This historic support – the largest ever credit – is helping families and children struggling to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic. The full benefit is now $300 per month, or $3,600 for the year, and [...]
Plan Will Help Eligible Families with Child Care Costs, Provide Bonus Pay to Workers, and Support Providers with Grants TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman today announced plans to invest more than $700 million to help parents pay for child care, provide bonus pay to child [...]
NJEDA - Investors Have Until November 1 to Apply for 2021 Tax Credits The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today reminded the investor community that applications for the New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Program must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 1 to considered for the 2021 [...]
Hispanics have become the largest minority group in the United States and are the second-fastest growing group in the nation behind Asian Americans. This tremendous increase in population has a clear connection with economic growth, as Hispanic households now hold considerable earning and consumer power compared to a decade [...]
Ban on Plastic Bags and Polystyrene Foam Products The law banning plastic bags and polystyrene foam products will impact many businesses across the state. Get prepared by reading the requirements and finding vendors that offer reusable and sustainable alternatives. Regulations and Resources How does this law impact my business? [...]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Thursday, October 14, 2021, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM About this event Join the U.S. Small Business Administration to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The event will start with a fireside chat in which SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas [...]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Cyber-attacks are a growing concern for small businesses. Learn about the threats and how to protect yourself. Cyber-attacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes reached $2.7 billion in 2020 alone. Small [...]
Alongside more than 20 major federal agencies as part of President Biden’s whole of government approach to confronting the climate crisis, the Department of Commerce released its Climate Action Plan for Adaptation and Resilience on October 7, 2021. With a substantial portion of the United States gross domestic product dependent on weather [...]
5 Numbers from the September Jobs Report Today’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, much like the August report, shows a steady and consistent economic recovery, but with room for even stronger gains in certain areas. Employment rose by 194,000 and the unemployment rate dropped from 5.2% to [...]
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today launched the Schools and Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus (SSB) Program, a $180 million grant program for New Jersey schools and small businesses to repair or replace HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, and appliances to meet efficiency and health standards. The [...]
