Tom Bergeron
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New Jersey, United States
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Think it will be easy to reopen? Listen to companies that never closed
Howard McIlvaine can check off all the boxes any business leader can only dream of having these days: The company he helps run was deemed essential and the demand for its product has grown exponentially overnight. But, as McIlvaine, the vice president of operations at Unex Manufacturing in Lakewood, took his turn on the webinar […] → Read More
Life at the epicenter of N.J.’s coronavirus outbreak
Eleven cases. Six of which are in the ICU. And 40 more patients under observation. All at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck. The numbers are growing by the day. So quickly that not all of them are included in the state’s official coronavirus count. It’s why Holy Name CEO Mike Maron thinks all the … → Read More
Q&A: Ørsted CEO on why wind farm announcement is big win for N.J. economy
The state Board of Public Utilities announced Friday it has selected Ocean Wind, an offshore wind energy project proposed by Ørsted with support from Public Service Enterprise Group, to develop an 1,100 MW offshore wind farm. Ørsted and PSEG officials say the farm will power more than half a million New Jersey homes and will contribute significantly to Gov. Phil Murphy’s … → Read More
Lesniak, in scathing letter to Murphy, rips governor over EDA, incentives
Ray Lesniak, the author of the first tax incentive bill and a former Democratic power broker who served in the state Senate with great influence for more than three decades before retiring last year, sent Gov. Phil Murphy a scathing letter regarding how he feels Murphy is characterizing the state’s incentive programs and the work … → Read More
The $11B question: Smart Growth coalition, NJPP debate controversial audit of EDA’s tax incentive program
The headlines and talking points were easy: The state spent $11 billion on tax breaks for huge companies — with little to show for it. But is that what the recently conducted audit of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s tax incentive program by the Office of the State Comptroller really said? To separate fact … → Read More
Hackensack Meridian's Pecora named Executive of the Year at NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes
Dr. Andrew Pecora said he was honored and humbled when he received the Health Care Executive of the Year award at the NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes awards event Tuesday. Pecora, the president of physician services and chief innovation officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, was quick to recognize his colleagues in the crowd as well as the other honorees at the event. But, more than anything else,… → Read More
Airbnb bill heads to governor's desk; to provide millions in tax revenues to municipalities
A bill that would standardize taxes paid by those staying in short-term residential accommodations such as Airbnb was approved by the state Senate Monday and is heading to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk. If signed, the legislation would provide more than $6 million in tax revenue for municipalities and the state of the New Jersey, supporters said. A similar measure, put in place by Jersey City two… → Read More
Want to give your career a kick? Step out of your comfort zone
One felt a push from her boss. Another, from the transformation of her industry. The last … by her age. → Read More
Real Estate Report: It takes a village to revitalize a city
There's a reason Chris Paladino is always on our Real Estate Power 50. And always near the very top. As the president of the New Brunswick Development Corp., he has helped rebuild New Brunswick and is currently part of the group working to rebuild Atlantic City. More than that, he and Devco are providing a model for others around the state. Granted, no two areas are the same. And what has worked… → Read More
N.J. cyber-experts: Another attack is coming — here's the No. 1 thing to do (and not to do)
The worldwide ransomware attack over the weekend was halted before it could cause the global shutdown many feared. → Read More
Jon Hanson speaks out in favor of EB-5 program
Jon Hanson is the chairman of the Hampshire Cos. and universally regarded among his colleagues as the most respected and most influential person in the real estate industry. Hanson has been so bothered by the wave of news about the EB-5 visa program that he felt he needed to speak out. “Because the Kushners are involved, and because of their relationship to President (Donald) Trump, the optics… → Read More
Changes may be coming to the decades-old EB-5 visa program. And they could be coming just when N.J. developers need it the most
Ted Zangari vividly remembers the reaction of investors and developers when he first started explaining the EB-5 program. → Read More
Michele Brown removes self from consideration for Superior Court judge, wants to stay in business world
Michele Brown, the CEO and president of Choose New Jersey, is passing on an opportunity to be a Superior Court judge in New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie filed a notice of intent to nominate Brown, the first step in the process, on April 24. Brown, however, recently removed her name from consideration, saying she wanted to stay involved in the business community. “I am honored by the interest of… → Read More
Open Mike: Mercury’s DuHaime talks business and (of course) a little politics
Mike DuHaime is known around the state and around the country as a top Republican political strategist. He has worked on numerous state and national campaigns, including serving as one of the main architects of Chris Christie’s two successful campaigns for governor. → Read More
The ultimate Grow N.J. program starts with Jersey Guys: Why Morris, Jingoli feel Hard Rock venture is a gamble they are eager to take
Jack Morris was walking through Atlantic City with longtime friend Joe Jingoli when he knew he had finally had enough. → Read More
State-of-the-art, $190M arts center coming to New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, a world-class facility that will host four companies in a state-of-the-art 22-story building that features two theaters, three rehearsal stages and 240 apartments in the heart of the city, is close to becoming a reality. → Read More
Perfect together: How Rutgers is helping to drive interest in The Hub @ New Brunswick
The Hub @ New Brunswick Train Station is not officially a part of Rutgers University. But as New Brunswick Development Corp. President Chris Paladino explains it, the project is nothing short of an extension of the state university. “The biggest driver of this site is the university,” he said. “Eighty percent of the potential tenants we speak to, that’s the main reason they are considering New… → Read More
The NJBIZ Power 50 Health Care: The 50 most powerful people in New Jersey health care
The idea did have some merit. Based on the consolidation in the industry, one of our insiders surmised, shouldn't the NJBIZ Power 50 Health Care list be reduced, too? → Read More
Snow totals were lower than predicted, but for companies such as Port Jersey Logistics, the impact was still high
Erik Holck feels fortunate in a way. → Read More
International Women's Day: Alice Parker, the 'hidden figure' in New Jersey business you should know — but probably do not
Here's what is known about Alice Parker — or, at least, what the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce was able to learn when it named Parker one of the state's 25 greatest innovators at its Innovation Gala in the fall of 2014. Parker patented the home heating system in 1919 in Morristown. Her innovation led to the modern thermostat and forced-air furnaces that are in most homes and businesses.… → Read More