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The Metuchen Downtown Alliance received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.

Metuchen wins 2023 Great American Main Street Award (updated)

The national recognition is huge for the Brainy Borough, reflecting a remarkable turnaround in a few short years that saw its business vacancy rate drop from 22% to 4%.

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March 27, 2023 Edition of NJBIZ

Presenting the 2023 NJBIZ Health Care Power 50
Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President & CEO of the New Jersey Business Industry Association (NJBIA)

One-on-One Examines Women in Leadership and Critical Issues Facing NJ

Food & Hospitality

The Metuchen Downtown Alliance received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.

Metuchen wins 2023 Great American Main Street Award (updated)

The national recognition is huge for the Brainy Borough, reflecting a remarkable turnaround in a few short years that saw its business vacancy rate drop from 22% to 4%.

Government

New Jersey Statehouse

NJ Assembly holds first public budget hearing Monday

“The upcoming public hearings represent a critical element of the Legislature’s budget process," said Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, D-29th District, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. "I look forward to getting direct input constituents and advocates on issues impacting our communities."

Health Care

On Nov. 1, the Diabetes Foundation joined one of its corporate partners, Embecta Corp., to ring the 9:30 a.m. opening bell at the NASDAQ exchange to kick off Diabetes Awareness Month.

After its spinoff from BD, embecta forges new identity

Today, the company is the leading producer of diabetes injection devices, manufacturing approximately 8 billion instruments annually for an estimated 30 million patients.

Real Estate

The courtyard at 60 Nevada, an affordable housing development in Newark.

Newark puts out call for equitable growth housing initiative

The Brick City issued a Request for Qualifications seeking experienced participants to further a major new program to help increase affordability and build wealth for residents while expanding opportunities for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) developers and contractors, and providing jobs and job training for locals.

Retail

Bed Bath & Beyond store closing

Bed Bath & Beyond to eliminate nearly 1,300 jobs in NJ

The layoffs will impact a number of locations, including the retailer's corporate headquarters in Union.

Technology

Cybersecurity

TECH INTELLIGENCE: A better way

Reducing expenses while maintaining robust cyber defenses against continually evolving threats can be a balancing act.

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Sports & Entertainment

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March 27, 2023 Edition of NJBIZ

March 27, 2023 Edition of NJBIZ

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2023 NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology

March 30th, 2023 | 8:30 AM

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March 31st, 2023 | 1:00 PM

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NJBIZ Leaders in Finance 2023

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Money

Four NJ companies named among World’s Most Ethical

NJ offers assistance package for entrepreneurs hit by SVB collapse

Republic First Bank announces $125M capital raise

Wells Fargo expands LMI closing-cost credit in NJ

Fast-growing NJ companies make 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals list

Prudential Community Grants program to support Newark residents, nonprofits

DCA releases NJ’s 2022 Consumer Complaint List

57-year-old Schlesinger Group rebrands

Cross River Bank HQ in Fort Lee.

Cross River, Pay.com partner to create all-inclusive payments platform

According to the companies, the collaboration will allow businesses and merchants to access streamlined and efficient capabilities while driving additional growth opportunities.

Highway

Survey: 49% of consumers optimistic about financial futures

Chief Brand and Wellbeing Officer Jacqui Kearns said she is encouraged by the results, “However, we see financial concerns, including inflation and food security, continues to drive stress among younger people and negatively impact their financial wellbeing."

Michael Affuso, NJ Bankers’ president and CEO

What’s ahead for community banking?

Financial executives recently met with NJBIZ for a wide-ranging discussion about the economic challenges facing New Jersey businesses and the role local institutions have played and will continue to play.

University of Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark and University of North Carolina men’s basketball player Caleb Love, who are both 21 years old, were born after the last time the SBA was reauthorized.

Goldman Sachs March Madness NIL ad calls for SBA modernization

The launch coincides with the release of a new report by the bank's 10,000 Small Businesses Voices initiative, which offers a blueprint to update the Small Business Administration to better serve today’s enterprieses more effectively.

World Insurance Associates HQ

World Insurance Associates moves closer to 200th acquisition 

The Iselin-based firm has already announced five buys in 2023, marking more than 185 such deals since its founding in 2011.

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Bed Bath & Beyond to eliminate nearly 1,300 jobs in NJ

NJ officials hope inaugural festival will be state’s time to shine

After its spinoff from BD, embecta forges new identity

No. 1: Robert Garrett

No. 2: Deborah Visconi

No. 7: Kevin O’Dowd and Anthony Mazzarelli

No. 9: Ed Jimenez

No. 4: Ivan Cheung

The Metuchen Downtown Alliance received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.

Metuchen wins 2023 Great American Main Street Award (updated)

The national recognition is huge for the Brainy Borough, reflecting a remarkable turnaround in a few short years that saw its business vacancy rate drop from 22% to 4%.

The courtyard at 60 Nevada, an affordable housing development in Newark.

Newark puts out call for equitable growth housing initiative

The Brick City issued a Request for Qualifications seeking experienced participants to further a major new program to help increase affordability and build wealth for residents while expanding opportunities for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) developers and contractors, and providing jobs and job training for locals.

Jersey Mike's sub-making competition

Barnegat team places in Jersey Mike’s sub-making competition

The trio sliced, sprinkled and wrapped its way to second place – and $20,000 each – during the popular sub chain's recent sandwich-making competition in Orlando, Fla.

New Jersey Statehouse

NJ Assembly holds first public budget hearing Monday

“The upcoming public hearings represent a critical element of the Legislature’s budget process," said Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, D-29th District, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. "I look forward to getting direct input constituents and advocates on issues impacting our communities."

John Peters, executive director of the Downtown Hackensack Special Improvement District

Hackensack’s Main Street Business Alliance names new executive director

John Peters, an entrepreneur and executive with decades of experience in business, tourism and technology, has been tapped to lead the organization, also known as The Sack Business Alliance.

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