1932 Capital

Camden
Dean Saldsman, vice president

1932 Capital Management is the single-family office of the Brown family, multigenerational owners of one of the largest family-owned businesses in North America.

1932 Capital partners with like-minded family and founder-owned companies across the business services, industrial, and food & beverage sectors.

The business says it is differentiated by long-term, permanent capital, which supports flexible transaction structures and investment horizons.

1st Street Partnerships

Newark
Monk Inyang, CEO and co-founder

1st Street Partnerships is a firm helping organizations build real capability with artificial intelligence through education, coaching and hands-on implementation. Co-founded by brothers and Newark natives Monk and Ifiok Inyang, the family-owned business works with leaders to make AI adoption practical rather than theoretical, translating strategy into daily use.

1SP holds an AI training partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology and has worked with clients including Lyft, NJ Transit and Valley Bank, building AI fluency across teams at every level of an organization.

Adagio Tea

East Rutherford
Michael Cramer, CEO

Adagio Teas is a family-owned e-commerce retailer and wholesaler specializing in premium loose-leaf teas, teaware and imaginative blends. Founded in 1999 by Sofya “Sophie” Kreymerman and her sons, Michael and Ilya Cramer, the company operates from an 80,000-square-foot facility in East Rutherford.

Known for its direct farm sourcing, quality and innovation, Adagio combines a passion for tradition with a drive to modernize how tea is brewed, shared and enjoyed. Offerings such as the ingenuiTEA gravity steeper, ready-to-brew iced tea pouches and personalized gifting options make the tea experience more accessible, customizable and fun. With a vibrant online community, flexible samplers, and a commitment to freshness, Adagio continues to push the boundaries of what today’s tea culture can be.

Advanced Digital Data/ADD Systems

Flanders
Bruce Bott, president

Advanced Digital Data Inc. (ADD Systems) was established in 1973. It is the leader in software solutions to the petroleum, propane and convenience store industry with approximately 500 accounts in the continental U.S. and Canada. Today, it employs 150-plus employees across three offices (Flanders; Warwick, R.I.; and Montreal Quebec, Canada), and across the United States and Canada. According to ADD, the best companies start with the best people. Year after year, employees work together to provide clients with industry-focused software and hardware solutions along with uncompromising customer service, the company said. It described the team as collaborative, driven, customer-focused, hard-working and innovative.

The Alban Group

Newark
Tammy Smith, president

Being family-owned is more than a business designation — it’s the foundation of how Alban operates. Under the leadership of President Tammy Smith, The Alban Group has built its reputation on trust, accountability, and relationships that extend well beyond the jobsite. Working alongside family means there is an inherent level of trust that cannot be manufactured. Decisions are made collaboratively, challenges are met head-on, and every success is shared. Whether managing a lobby renovation in New York City, overseeing a corporate interior fit-out in New Jersey, or expanding operations throughout South Florida, the same values guide every project: honesty, communication, and an unwavering commitment to clients. That family-first culture also extends to employees, subcontractors, architects, and owners. Long-standing relationships have become the hallmark of The Alban Group. The team understands each other’s strengths, communicates openly, and isn’t afraid to challenge one another when it leads to a better result. Healthy debate is welcomed, mutual respect is expected, and everyone is united by the same goal — delivering exceptional work. As the company continues to grow across multiple markets, its approach remains unchanged. The Alban Group believes that success isn’t measured solely by the number of projects completed, but by the relationships built along the way.

Alfred Sanzari Enterprises

Hackensack
Ryan Sanzari, president

Founded in 1945 by Alfred N. Sanzari, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises is a family-owned and operated real estate company headquartered in Hackensack, now in its third generation. Recognized as one of New Jersey’s foremost real estate developers, owners and managers, with a diverse portfolio of office, industrial, residential, retail and hospitality properties throughout the region, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises is known for the quality design and construction of its buildings, superior hands-on property management and long-standing relationships with its tenants.

AriZona Beverage Co.

Keasbey
Don Vultaggio, chairman and founder

Born out of Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1992, AriZona Beverages is a family-owned and operated American company committed to delivering top-quality beverages in uniquely designed packaging that remain accessible and affordable.

As the makers of America’s No. 1 ready-to-drink iced tea, AriZona has built a devoted fan base with its iconic $0.99 Big Cans and no-frills approach to the market. The brand thrives on authenticity and leading trends without relying on focus groups or flashy advertising. With a fierce social media following and a commitment to keeping it real, AriZona continues to set the standard in the beverage industry.

By Landmark

Plainfield
Frank Cretella, principal

By Landmark (formerly Landmark Hospitality) was founded in 2001 by husband-and-wife team Jeanne and Frank Cretella, who opened their first property, Liberty House in Jersey City. What started as a single restaurant has grown into a portfolio of more than 23 historical and architecturally unique restaurants, event venues and boutique hotels across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and beyond. By Landmark is now a true multigenerational business. Daughter Maddy Cretella-Ramirez joined the company in 2015 and has since played a pivotal role in its evolution, leading storytelling, brand expansion and creative strategy across the growing portfolio, carrying forward her parents’ vision into its next chapter. By Landmark is rooted in sincerity and strives to create bonds with fellow memorymakers, guests and the communities served through engaged service, personalized celebrations and a culture of food, music, art, design and experiences. Community is at the heart of By Landmark. Through its company giving program, Help Us Give (H.U.G.), it has invested in local communities and empowering youth since 2001. Continuing that commitment, Frank and Jeanne Cretella launched the Art of Hospitality Workers Alliance in 2019, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting hospitality professionals through education, career development, mentorship and financial assistance when it’s needed most.

Camden Apothecary

Camden
Anthony Minniti, owner

Launched in November 2023, Camden Apothecary is a one-of-a-kind cannabis dispensary located in Camden and building on a legacy that spans nearly a century. The shop operates alongside the historic Bell Pharmacy, founded in 1931, which originally dispensed cannabis until federal prohibition in 1937. With that history, Camden Apothecary is the only dispensary in the nation to have sold cannabis both before and after its long-standing ban. Third-generation pharmacists Anthony Minniti and Marian Morton, whose family took over Bell Rexall in 1997, founded the business.

The dispensary serves both recreational customers and medical patients, offering a full range of products including flower, cartridges, extracts, edibles, tinctures, topicals and pre-rolls. Camden Apothecary has quickly become a regional leader, emphasizing a pharmacy-based cannabis model that integrates healthcare knowledge with therapeutic cannabis solutions. The dispensary is the official cannabis partner of Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a recreational dispensary and a major entertainment venue.

Carson’s Cookie Dough

Fair Lawn
Kelly Castro, president

Carson’s Cookie Dough is a family-owned bakery based in Fair Lawn, founded by Kelly Castro and inspired by her 10-year-old son, Carson, who is profoundly autistic, after learning that the unemployment rate for adults on the spectrum is around 80%. They create handcrafted cookies for retail, wholesale, corporate gifting, and events while building pathways toward meaningful employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Castro family believes great businesses can produce exceptional products while creating lasting social impact, and every cookie it bakes helps advance that mission.

The Connell Co.

Berkeley Heights
Shane Connell, executive vice president

Founded in 1926, The Connell Co. is one of the largest diversified, privately held corporations in the United States. Family-owned for nearly a century, with five generations of the Connell family involved in its leadership, the company has evolved from a commodities-based organization into a real estate, hospitality, and finance-based firm.

Today, The Connell Co.’s flagship redevelopment project is The Park, a transformative $750 million mixed-use destination in Berkeley Heights. Formerly known as Connell Corporate Park, the 185-acre campus is being reimagined to bring the energy, connectivity, and sense of community found in urban areas to the suburbs. The Park features more than 1.5 million square feet of Class A offices, flexible workspaces, and collaborative lounges, alongside a 176-room Embassy Suites hotel, a 112,000-square-foot Life Time fitness center, and a hospitality-driven culture centered on culinary, wellness, and lifestyle experiences. At the heart of the campus is District Drive, a walkable main street that will open in phases beginning Aug. 1, featuring 328 luxury residences and 160,000 square feet of restaurants, entertainment, and retail, creating one vibrant destination to live, work, stay, and gather. The Park is planning future phases to include an additional 600 residential units and retail expanding the District Drive experience.

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