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The sun rises over MetLife Stadium.

NJ Transit faces World Cup transportation challenge

The agency is finalizing plans to move approximately 40,000 fans - per match - to and from NYNJ (MetLife) Stadium when the sporting event arrives this summer.

Rowan University announces the School of Financial Business at the College of Business, April 16, 2026.

Rowan receives $10M gift to launch financial planning school

Food & Hospitality

Wawa Day

Wawa marks April 16 birthday with free coffee

To celebrate its 62nd anniversary, Wawa will offer free coffee to rewards members and donate $250,000 to charities.

Government

Evan Weiss, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority

NJEDA CEO Weiss starts with listening tour to ease business delays

NJBIZ caught up with new leader Evan Weiss amid his statewide listening tour to address business delays, streamline programs and improve access for companies across New Jersey.

Health Care

Hospital is closed

Heights hospital closure hearing halted amid legal fight

A Jersey City hospital closure battle intensifies as a Heights University Hospital hearing is halted, drawing backlash from local officials.

Money

New Jersey state flag on money

Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living

A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.

Real Estate

The former Woodmont Forge and now One Hundred Forge apartments in Pennington comprise 300 units on 23 acres. PROVIDED BY SAGE REAL ESTAE ADVISORS

Woodmont apartments in Hopewell Valley sell for $115M

The deal for the stabilized, 300-unit community in Mercer County serves as a benchmark in the region, according to SAGE Real Estate Advisors.

Retail

Walmart

Walmart to remodel 12 New Jersey stores in 2026 (photos)

Walmart plans to remodel 12 New Jersey stores in 2026, upgrading layouts, services, pharmacies and more statewide. Find out which stores will be revamped.

Power List

Movers & Shakers

BTM Business Connect

EVENTS

NJBIZ Leaders in Finance

April 28th, 2026 | 8:00 AM

The Leaders in Finance awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of their co[...]

NJBIZ 2026 Construction & Development Panel Discussion

April 29th, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Join NJBIZ and our panel of experts as they discuss Construction & Development

NJBIZ ICON Honors Awards Program

May 19th, 2026 | 8:00 AM

Celebrating Leaders over 60. This awards program will recognize New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and[...]

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Latest Headlines

Heights hospital closure hearing halted amid legal fight

Valley Health names Tascione CFO

Herb Haus opens drive-thru cannabis dispensary in Meadowlands

Oak Funding closes $80M Parsippany office refinancing

Rowan receives $10M gift to launch financial planning school

American Dream launches 3,000-seat performing arts center

Valley Bank expands commercial banking into Arizona

Newark launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan campaign

New Jersey state flag on money

Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living

A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.

The former Woodmont Forge and now One Hundred Forge apartments in Pennington comprise 300 units on 23 acres. PROVIDED BY SAGE REAL ESTAE ADVISORS

Woodmont apartments in Hopewell Valley sell for $115M

The deal for the stabilized, 300-unit community in Mercer County serves as a benchmark in the region, according to SAGE Real Estate Advisors.

RIPCO Real Estate will launch a new Red Bank office, building on its expanding coverage in Monmouth County and Central Jersey. RIPCO REAL ESTATE

RIPCO Real Estate expands with new Red Bank office

Building on recent activity in Central Jersey, N.Y.-based-RIPCO Real Estate says the outpost will target retail leasing, investment sales and advisory services in Monmouth County.

The sun rises over MetLife Stadium.

NJ Transit faces World Cup transportation challenge

The agency is finalizing plans to move approximately 40,000 fans - per match - to and from NYNJ (MetLife) Stadium when the sporting event arrives this summer.

Walmart

Walmart to remodel 12 New Jersey stores in 2026 (photos)

Walmart plans to remodel 12 New Jersey stores in 2026, upgrading layouts, services, pharmacies and more statewide. Find out which stores will be revamped.

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Spotlight on the Issues

Alternative financing gains ground in New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health taps staff ideas to improve care (updated)

HR 1 health law could leave 350K New Jerseyans uninsured (updated)

ER closure creates uncertainty in Jersey City community

What’s the deal: Significant CRE transactions around NJ

NAIOP NJ marks progress amid four-year strategic plan

Woodmont invests in upgrades to keep apartments competitive

Business leaders praise Sherrill for early outreach efforts

CFO application

Fractional CFO services gain traction with small, growing businesses

Part-time financial offerings are rising as small businesses seek strategic guidance, cash flow insight and growth planning without a full-time CFO.

Business meeting

Diversity push aims to address CPA shortage in accounting

One solution to the accounting shortage could involve an untapped resource: minority and women accountants, who are currently underrepresented in the ranks of the profession.

Circuit board cybersecurity concept

Cyberattacks surge as hackers target small businesses

Cyberattacks are rising as hackers target small businesses and nonprofits using AI-driven scams, ransomware and email fraud.

College lab

NJ universities turn research into startups tackling big problems

New funding is helping Rutgers, NJIT and Princeton researchers spin discoveries into startups addressing medical conditions, environmental risks and more.

Business people shake hands

CDFIs expand financing options for New Jersey small businesses

Community Development Financial Institutions help local companies access financing, offering loans, mentorship and technical support when traditional bank funding isn’t available.

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