John Koufos of Cottage Four was a recent guest on the Planet New Jersey podcast, where he discussed his efforts to help individuals with criminal records secure employment. Koufos spoke about the importance of giving people second chances in the job market and explained how employers can benefit from hiring from this often-overlooked group.
The podcast, hosted by Vinnie Civitillo and Randy Stephens, features conversations with businesses across New Jersey and includes a segment focused on state trivia. Listeners are invited to tune in every other week for these discussions.
Planet New Jersey is produced by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), which represents private-sector employers throughout the state. The NJBIA is recognized as the largest statewide employer association in the United States, serving members across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, wholesale, contracting, and services according to its official website and official website. The association provides advocacy, information, cost-saving benefits, and promotes collaboration among businesses, government entities, and academic institutions (source). Michele Siekerka serves as president and chief executive officer (source). The NJBIA’s headquarters are located at 10 West Lafayette Street in Trenton (source).
