NJ gubernatorial candidates address business issues at NJBIA reception

Michele Siekerka President & CEO - New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Michele Siekerka President & CEO - New Jersey Business & Industry Association
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The upcoming episode of “Minding Your Business” on News 12+ will feature highlights from the NJBIA ELC Reception, showcasing speeches by New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli. This event marks their first joint appearance since securing victories in their respective primaries earlier this month. Both candidates shared their perspectives on business and economic strategies for New Jersey.

In addition to the reception coverage, the show will explore NJBioFutures, a strategic workforce initiative aimed at bolstering New Jersey’s life sciences and biomanufacturing sectors. The program focuses on enhancing cell and gene therapy industries through education and training facilitated by community colleges and the New Jersey Pathways initiative.

Host Bob Considine will engage with several key figures involved in this collaboration: Conrad Mercurius from Raritan Valley Community College, Jennifer Kaklamanis from Mercer County Community College, and Joanie Coffaro from Middlesex College.

“Minding Your Business,” a recipient of seven Telly Awards including a gold award in 2024 for Interview & Talk Show category, airs on News 12+ every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with an additional airing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays.



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