Economic DevelopmentWorkforce Community Colleges, NJBIA to Report Out on Career Pathways Projects

Community Colleges, NJBIA to Report Out on Career Pathways Projects

The state’s community colleges and NJBIA have scheduled a series of online presentations that will update the public on the progress of various Pathways to Career Opportunities initiatives related to rapidly growing industries where highly skilled workers are in-demand.  Leaders in business, industry, labor unions, workforce development boards, county vocational-technical schools, colleges and universities and community-based organizations…

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BusinessCommunityEconomic Development NJEDA Grants Give Small Businesses Up to $50K for Real Estate Closing Costs

NJEDA Grants Give Small Businesses Up to $50K for Real Estate Closing Costs

Small businesses can still apply for grants of up to $50,000 under a New Jersey Economic Development Authority program that reimburses business owners for a portion of their closing costs after purchasing the commercial property their business operates from.  The Main Street Acquisition Support Grant program is designed to boost a small business owner’s liquidity during the…

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Economic DevelopmentTourismTravel The 8 Myths of Airline Retailing

The 8 Myths of Airline Retailing

Airlines are rethinking how they sell their offerings and service their customers. Understanding common misconceptions about airline retailing could help accelerate growth. Travel not only has recovered but also is exceeding prepandemic levels: In 2024, airline gross bookings reached 115 percent of their 2019 total. At the same time, evolving consumer expectations and behaviors are reshaping…

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