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Jersey shore businesses fear summer full of restrictions after Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement [Video]

NORTH WILDWOOD, New Jersey (WPVI) — Some businesses at the Jersey shore are worried after Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will not be doing any more reopenings "for some time" because of emerging COVID-19 variants.

"My guess is we won't be opening capacity for some time now because of the caseload," Murphy said on CNN earlier this week.

George Klingos isn't happy. He owns the Vegas Diner & Restaurant in North Wildwood and thinks the restrictions need to end.

SEE ALSO: Gov. Murphy says no new reopenings in NJ 'for some time' due to COVID variants

"I have to say we're starting to get used to bad decisions by Governor Murphy," said Klingos.

He says they need to be at full capacity by the summer season.

"A summer season at 50% would probably mean another hardly surviving year. (Murphy) follows the example of states that have done terribly. He does the same thing like California," …

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PCI students launch businesses and give back to community - PortageOnline.com [Video]

Students in the applied commerce program at Portage Collegiate Institute showcased their business ventures last week after a semester of hard work. The event featured student-run companies offering everything from custom apparel and cleaning services to marketing strategies and community-focused food programs. Gavin Taylor, who teaches applied commerce at PCI, says the event gives students a real taste of entrepreneurship. Weve got some students selling lip gloss, bracelets, snacks, social media marketing services, house cleaning, clothing, lots of variety, notes Taylor. Each visitor acts as a judge, receiving ten $1,000 PCI Bucks to invest in their favourite student businesses. Though friendly, the competition is designed to simulate real-world decision-making and customer engagement. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()