AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Costs: Heating oil has topped $6 a gallon in New Jersey, sharpening the cost squeeze on households and businesses weighing fuel options. Contractor Compliance: The state’s new worker-misclassification rules put subcontractors in the spotlight, raising compliance stakes for construction firms. Digital Infrastructure: New Jersey led BroadbandNow’s state rankings with a score of 97.4, with affordability and service availability among the factors measured. Logistics & Manufacturing: FreezPak opened an Elizabeth cold-storage facility to expand Northeast capacity, while New Jersey manufacturer White Lotus Home is targeting 25% growth in its private-label business. Industrial Investment: Bayonne Dry Dock received $673,000 for equipment and workforce training; the state also launched a $125 million supercomputer initiative and selected 17 startups for its AI Hub. Jobs: New Jersey added 14,900 jobs in September as unemployment fell to 4.2%.
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