Siekerka Talks NJBIA Blueprint, NJ Business Climate on News 12’s ‘Power & Politics’ This Weekend

NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka will appear on News 12’s Power & Politics with Eric Landskroner this weekend to discuss NJBIA’s 2025 Blueprint for a Competitive New Jersey, as well as New Jersey’s slipping rating in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business ranking revealed this week. The show will air on Saturday at 2:30 … Read more

Lufthansa CEO’s wife leaves Italy after allegedly running down babysitter

A Lufthansa Airlines Boeing 747 made a hard, bouncing landing at Los Angeles airport, video shows. Courtesy: Airline Videos Live via YouTube The wife of Lufthansa airlines CEO Carsten Spohr is accused of running down a babysitter while on vacation on an Italian island before flying home to Germany while under investigation for vehicular homicide, … Read more

New book sheds light on Derby’s history | Derby Business News

Officially published in July 2025, “Derby Kansas…two different cities” was the culmination of years of work by current Derby Historical Society President Butch Ewing, digging into the city’s past to tell an accurate story. “I think this is something that’s been needed for a while,” Ewing said. “Derby’s history has always been a couple sentences … Read more

Megabill’s elimination of tax credits for clean energy projects could cost WA $8.7 billion

Officials are warning that the megabill passed last week will likely raise Washington households’ electricity costs and eliminate thousands of jobs in Washington’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors. The federal legislation doesn’t override Washington’s goal to fully transition all electric utilities in the state to clean energy by 2045, but it makes the work more … Read more

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C-Suite moves and company news

Jared Watkins is the new CFO at Currency Bank. Watkins, who has served in similar roles in the  community banking sector, will oversee the Bank’s financial strategy, regulatory reporting, and accounting operations. Watkins, a CPA, is a graduate of the LSU Graduate School of Banking. He currently serves on the City of Zachary Planning and … Read more

Promotions grow local business support and news reporting at NEPM

July 11, 2025, SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — NEPM is proud to announce a series of strategic promotions recognizing contributions and leadership at the organization. These moves reflect NEPM’s commitment to fostering internal talent and supporting employee growth. They will also strengthen local news coverage, and support the local business community who underwrites programming on NEPM’s radio, television … Read more