Tue, 2 December 2014
States have experienced a decrease in venture-capital activity in the years during and following the recession, a troubling pattern, especially in light of the role venture capital plays in creating jobs. New Jersey, in particular, has suffered steep declines, with investments and the number of deals reaching their lowest levels since the mid-1990s. In response to the downward national trend, Maryland and – following its lead – Pennsylvania each launched innovative insurance tax-credit auctions, with the funds dedicated to incubating high-growth, job-generating sectors. NSNJ Chairman & Co-Founder Philip Murphy is joined by Thomas Dann, who serves as the Managing Director of the Maryland Venture Fund. |
Wed, 17 September 2014
With the promotion of a revitalized export economy viewed as an effective policy to help engineer a durable, job-generating recovery, New Start New Jersey has examined national trends related to exports, looked at a best-practice model in the Greater Portland Export Initiative and explored steps our state might consider taking in this direction. Joining New Start New Jersey for this discussion are Derrick Olsen, Vice President of Regional Strategy and Promotion for Greater Portland Inc., and Dr. John Kennedy, CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. Hosted by New Start New Jersey Chairman & Founder Philip Murphy. |
Wed, 17 September 2014
In an effort to improve degree attainment and capture the accompanying economic and social benefits, three states – Tennessee, Oregon and Mississippi – recently promoted the provision of free community college to high-school graduates.New Start New Jersey has explored both the projected advantages and criticism of the policy, while asking if our state should consider the proposal. Joining New Start New Jersey for this discussion is Dr. Lawrence Nespoli, President of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges. Hosted by New Start New Jersey Chairman & Founder Philip Murphy. |