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MIDLAND PARK NJ, The state economy will be facing a deluge of business closings if it doesn’t do more to help employers, according to a COVID-19 Business Impact Survey by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips.
Of the 121 survey responses, nearly half (45%) will not survive the next three weeks, and one-hundred (83.3%) businesses will be closed by the end of June.
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Ridgewood NJ, Around 87% of business owners say their businesses are hurting from the coronavirus, according to WalletHub’s new Coronavirus Small Business Survey, released today. This survey, which follows WalletHub’s report on State Economies Most Exposed to Coronavirus, shows some of the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted business owners’ livelihoods and opinions on topics such as reopening the economy.
Below are additional highlights of the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends Bookstore Sets Up A Go Fund Me :
In the 35 years since we opened, we have worked hard to be the bookstore we felt this community deserved: A lively bookstore, with events, book clubs, a passionate staff, a well-curated selection, and a meaningful place within the community. Over the years, we have proudly created jobs, brought the world’s best authors to New Jersey paid our fair share of taxes, supported small and independent publishers and voices, given back to nonprofits and schools, and built a community.
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Ridgewood NJ , Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache, posted the following seeming to take credit from something he had nothing to do with :
Continue reading Is the Village of Ridgewood Mayor Taking Credit for Valley Food Drive ?
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Ridgewood NJ, The Daily Treat had to close their doors because there were not enough “pick-up” orders to make ends meet. All the wait staff, the kitchen staff, out of work for now. This is one of a million sad stories. If we all stay in quarantine, and we all follow the rules, hopefully all our local businesses can be back soon. Meanwhile if you feel so inclined, the DT has an email address and you can write to John to wish him the best during this difficult time. A kind word can go a long way. [email protected]
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Ridgewood NJ, yesterday Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine and Park West on Oak Street in Ridgewood, packed up and donated 40 gourmet diners for the doctors and nurses at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine owner Lisa Mayisoglu said, “its a critical time for everyone to get together and help each other “.
Lisa came up with the idea after he daughter a trauma emergency nurse in Hackensack ,Linda Mayisoglu told her about the pressures and work hours doctors and nurses are now facing due to the coronavirus outbreak .
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey announced Executive Order No. 107 on Saturday, March 21, 2020, effective at 9:00 p.m., containing new standards for businesses which supersede previous announcements.
Gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events, are cancelled unless explicitly authorized by Executive Order 107. CDC guidance defines a gathering to include conferences, large meetings, parties, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies.
Continue reading How Will Closures and Social Distancing affect Your business?
Marketing strategy is a kind of plan drafted by an organization to make their product or item known to millions of people. An entrepreneur takes a risky venture to earn his core concern which is profit maximization. For this purpose, he needs to promote it to maximum range and tries to reach his potential and targeted customer. A product is made with a vast thought to take care of the needs of the customer. “What kind of attributes a customer needs in a particular product” if before production or initiating a business, an entrepreneur puts this phrase in his mind then he can surely master in his domain.
Continue reading Marketing Strategies To Increase The Sales of Your Cigar Business
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TRENTON NJ , As part of the State’s effort to combat COVID-19 and reduce the rate of community spread, Governor Phil Murphy and State Director of Emergency Management Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order mandating the indefinite closure of all personal care businesses which cannot comply with social distancing guidelines, including barber shops, hair salons, spas, nail and eyelash salons, tattoo parlors, among others – and social clubs.
Continue reading 5 Ways To Support Your Local Salon During Uncertain Times
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood like many New Jersey towns have encouraged residents to order takeout in an effort to aid local businesses, but is it really safe?
According to Dr. Henry Fraimow, an infectious disease specialist at Cooper University Health Care, says it is.
Continue reading Order Take Out, its Safe and Supports Local Restaurants
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today rescinded his Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in the County at the request of the Governor. The County Executive will hold a news conference today – March 19 – at 5:30 p.m. at Two Bergen County Plaza to discuss these recent developments and the next steps he will be taking to protect the residents, visitors and workers of Bergen County.
Tedesco said on Wednesday that he submitted the revised executive order to the Governor for review. During his daily briefing on Tuesday, Murphy appealed to county and local governments to coordinate with the state. “We will override local and county actions to make sure we are consistent in our approach,” Murphy said.
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TRENTON NJ, Gov. Phil Murphy said his administration is working to set up a state business-incentive program to help employers during the coronavirus pandemic. Assemblyman Brian Bergen commended Murphy for understanding that without businesses there aren’t jobs, and would like to work with him on providing broad-based relief.
Continue reading Assemblyman Brian Bergen Continues to Push Governor Murphy for a Sales Tax Holiday
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Ridgewood NJ, The Planning Board welcomes comments on the draft of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future from the Village community, which includes residents; local organizations, groups, and businesses; boards and committees; and any other members of the public who are interested in Ridgewood’s future.
