February 2013
Programs and Benefits

Wednesday, February 6

>>>Meet the Decision Makers: Health Commissioner Mary O’Dowd

• Location: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp. (Exit 8A, NJ Turnpike)
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Cost: $79 per person for NJBIA members and $129 for nonmembers
• Contact: Katie Wittkamp, ext. 239

NJ Department of Health Commissioner Mary O’Dowd will discuss her agenda and the initiatives and activities the department will pursue to meet its goals.

Wednesday, February 13

>>>Meet the Decision Makers: Business Assistance and Economic Development

• Location: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp. (Exit 8A, NJ Turnpike)
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Cost: $79 per person for NJBIA members, $129 for nonmembers
• Contact: Katie Wittkamp, ext. 239

Hear from these speakers on their efforts to improve the state’s business climate and the various business assistance programs the state offers to create jobs and attract new businesses to New Jersey: NJ Economic Development Authority CEO Michele Brown, Choose NJ, Inc. CEO Tracye McDaniel and Executive Director of the Business Action Center, Mike Van Wagner.

Friday, March 8

>>>Taxes and Spending: What Businesses Need to Know in 2013

• Location: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp. (Exit 8A, NJ Turnpike)
• Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Cost: $129 per person for NJBIA members, $169 for nonmembers
• Contact: Katie Wittkamp, ext. 239

What do federal tax changes mean to your business? Can you appeal your property tax assessment? How does the proposed state budget impact your bottom line?

When it comes to taxes and spending, there are a lot of questions these days. Hear directly from State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, who will be the featured speaker. Our panel of top tax experts will show how you can protect your company and your finances in these uncertain times. Learn about property tax appeals, the state budget and tax changes stemming from the fiscal cliff agreement.

Wednesday, March 13

>>>Avoiding the Wage and Hour Trap

• Location: Sheraton Eatontown, Eatontown, (Exit 105, Garden State Parkway)
• Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Cost: $129 per person for NJBIA members, $169 for nonmembers
• Contact: Katie Wittkamp, ext. 239

This half-day seminar offers comprehensive information on complying with federal wage and hour standards, properly classifying employees, correctly utilizing independent contractors, applying time clock rounding and maintaining clear and accurate wage records. Practical information will also be provided on how to deal with unauthorized work, business trips, commuting time and a host of other issues.

NJBIA’s 2012-2013 Compensation Report

>>>The State’s Most Complete Industry-wide Guide to Salaries and Wages

• Cost: $110 per copy for NJBIA members, $225 for nonmembers
• Contact: Lynette Mujica at ext. 224
• Order online: www.njbia.org/publications

This report contains information on over 200 job classifications within 13 job families. The report also breaks down compensation rates by five geographic regions within the state for most jobs listed, along with statewide totals for all jobs listed. It includes salary data for each position, including the high, the low, the weighted average, the middle 50 percent range and the weighted average for the middle 50 percent range. It is published every two years.

Register Now!
Visit www.njbia.org/events or call the NJBIA contact listed at 609-393-7707. High-profile sponsorships are available for these and other events! Call Sherry Esteves at ext. 219 today. 

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