AACCNJ announces Juneteenth Black Business Expo keynote speaker
The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) announced that Dr. Boyce Watkins will be the keynote speaker at its Third Annual Juneteenth Black Business Expo on June 12, at The College...
Energy cost survey launched by Assembly GOP energy task force
As energy bills continue to climb across New Jersey, the Assembly Republican energy affordability task force is launching a public questionnaire to hear directly from residents about the impact of rising utility costs and...
Foundation partners with Turner Construction to host professional development night in Newark
The BLOC Foundation, a nonprofit organization that believes in sustainable and inclusive economic growth in urban communities, recently partnered with Turner Construction Company to host a professional development night, with the goal of empowering...
Gov. Murphy addresses electricity prices with executive actions
Governor Phil Murphy announced an affordability effort to manage the anticipated utility price increases ahead of a rate hike set to take effect on June 1, 2025.
“New Jersey ratepayers are preparing for an unprecedented...
New Jersey added jobs in April; jobless rate increased
New Jersey added just under 5,000 jobs in April while the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8%, according to preliminary labor market estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as employment in the...
Community foundation awards summer initiative grants to nonprofits
The Princeton Area Community Foundation is awarding $487,500 in 2025 Summer Initiative grants to 21 local nonprofits for camps and programs that help prevent learning loss and provide affordable childcare for working families.
This is...
NJ Innovation Hub selects Portal Innovations to manage life sciences incubator at HELIX NJ
Portal Innovations, a Chicago-based life sciences venture development firm, is partnering with The NJ Innovation Hub, a cornerstone of The Health & Life Science Exchange of New Jersey (HELIX NJ), to design and manage...
CBRE arranges disposition of logistics center in Somerset
CBRE, representing CBRE national partners, said Wednesday it has arranged the disposition of Cottontail Logistics Center at 200 and 202 Cottontail Lane in Somerset.
The CBRE team of Brian Fiumara and Elli Klapper represented CBRE National...
$5 million cannabis grant program approved by NJEDA board
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) board approved the creation of the Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program, a new $5 million initiative designed to provide targeted financial support to eligible recreational cannabis...
NJEDA OKs $500K to expand Route 80 grant program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board on Tuesday approved an additional $500,000 to expand the Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program, which supports small businesses impacted by the Route 80 detours caused by...
