http://www.njbiz.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3D"> All Stories en-us http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130514/NJBIZ01/130519923&source=RSS Toms River-based OceanFirst Financial Corp. , the holding company for OceanFirst Bank, announced Monday two executive vice president appointments made by its board of directors. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:36:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130514/NJBIZ01/130519923&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130510/NJBIZ01/130519966&source=RSS Homeowners will receive a one-page summary of their homeowner's insurance policy from their insurer, under legislation signed by Gov. Chris Christie this week. After Hurricane Sandy, insurance experts said many homeowners were stunned to learn their policy excludes damage from flooding, which requires a separate policy. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:54:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130510/NJBIZ01/130519966&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130507/NJBIZ01/130509867&source=RSS Lakeland Bancorp Inc. announced Monday it has received approval from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance of the proposed merger with Somerset Hills Bancorp, and of the merger of the bank subsidiaries. Tue, 07 May 2013 09:16:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130507/NJBIZ01/130509867&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130501/NJBIZ01/130509982&source=RSS Voorhees-based accounting and management consultants Bowman Co. LLP announced today the acquisition of the private practice of CPA Robert Stewart. Terms were not disclosed. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:50:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130501/NJBIZ01/130509982&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130429/NJBIZ01/130429821&source=RSS Union-based Center Bancorp Inc. announced today the appointment of Rona E. Korman as senior vice president and general counsel of the bank. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:22:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130429/NJBIZ01/130429821&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130426/NJBIZ01/130429862&source=RSS In this recovering economy, mid-market companies are trying to grow revenue, boost productivity and stay competitive. While the executives at the helm remain optimistic about the future, they believe government is hindering their economic growth, according to Deloitte&#8217s report, &#8220Mid-market Perspectives 2013 Report on America&#8217s. . . Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:23:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130426/NJBIZ01/130429862&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130425/NJBIZ01/130429881&source=RSS Rothstein Kass' global network is expanding into Ireland. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:06:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130425/NJBIZ01/130429881&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130425/NJBIZ01/130429887&source=RSS Livingston-based Commercial Mortgage Capital announced Thursday it has recently closed 31. 6 million worth of loans, according to a release. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:33:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130425/NJBIZ01/130429887&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130424/NJBIZ01/130429916&source=RSS To keep pace with a growing number of clients, Balance Point Payroll of Glen Rock plans to expand its work force by 25 percent, but in order to do so, it needs to expand its workspace as well. So the company is taking over an adjoining space, adding 2,500 square feet to its existing 9,000-square-foot office. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:59:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130424/NJBIZ01/130429916&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130423/NJBIZ01/130429949&source=RSS Douglas L. Kennedy, CEO, is adding the position of president of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. and Peapack-Gladstone Bank, the company announced Tuesday in a release. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:22:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130423/NJBIZ01/130429949&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130422/NJBIZ01/130429975&source=RSS A 47 million increase in New Jersey Small Business Administration lending in the six months ended March 31 is a positive sign given the challenge posed by the state's recovery from Super Storm Sandy, according to SBA New Jersey District Direct Al Titone. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:56:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130422/NJBIZ01/130429975&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130422/NJBIZ01/130429978&source=RSS More than half of New Jersey investors are optimistic about their future prospects, with 56 percent expecting their portfolios to be higher by the end of 2013 than they are now, according to a survey of U. S. investors by the investment firm Morgan Stanley. However, only 23 percent of retired New Jersey investors said their portfolios are. . . Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:43:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130422/NJBIZ01/130429978&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130419/NJBIZ01/130419742&source=RSS Standard Poor's upgraded Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's financial rating from &#8220A -&#8220 to &#8220A&#8221 Thursday. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:44:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130419/NJBIZ01/130419742&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130419/NJBIZ01/130419758&source=RSS Meridian Capital Group, LLC, a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm with an office in Iselin, announced the following transactions in New Jersey Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:14:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130419/NJBIZ01/130419758&source=RSS http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130417/NJBIZ01/130419822&source=RSS Professional Risk Solutions, a brokerage specializing in executive and professional liability, announced Tuesday a new venture to expand the company into general and product liability coverage. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:13:00 EST http://www.njbiz.com/article/20130417/NJBIZ01/130419822&source=RSS