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Recent Articles from James Barrood

Hands of clinicians working with liquids in laboratory
Opinion May 8, 2025

OPINION: Trump’s assault on higher ed threatens US innovation

President Donald Trump's cuts to research funding and immigration policies jeopardize U.S. innovation by undermining higher education and driving talent abroad. From James Barrood, founder/CEO, Innovation+ and INNOVATE100; and advisor, Tech Council Ventures | JumpStart Angels.

Welcome to New Jersey
Opinion January 27, 2025

OPINION: How investments are paying off

While the pandemic spawned widespread uncertainty and major adjustments across industries and communities, it paradoxically fostered growth, innovation and the strengthening of regional business ecosystems, particularly in New Jersey.

Team
Opinion August 28, 2023

OPINION: Blame Canada?

"By prioritizing stability, support and transparency, we can reestablish our reputation as a world leader in attracting and harnessing international entrepreneurial talent," writes James Barrood, the founder and CEO of Innovation+.

artificial intelligence
Opinion June 30, 2023

OPINION: Present threats, future concerns

Innovation+ founder and CEO James Barrood advises that to counter the potentially adverse effects of AI-related misinformation and deepfakes, being proactive is key.

James Barrood
Opinion October 24, 2022

OPINION: Perfect together

The founder and CEO of Innovation+ writes, "The real question is: How do we attract more innovative, entrepreneurial immigrants? Others have figured it out and are competing aggressively for talent on the move."

Technology November 1, 2021

OPINION: A good start

When it comes to innovation, you move forward – fast – or you fall by the wayside. When New Jersey unveiled its new Innovation Hub in New Brunswick last week, we made a powerful statement: we will invest to build on our strengths, not just skate on them. We will lead – and we’ll do it through smarter, better collaboration, writes Innovation+ founder and CEO James Barrood.

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On March 20, 2024, Mars hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate an investment of over $70 million in its Hackettstown site that includes the opening of a Research and Development Innovation Studio, along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety in the Hackettstown factory.

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Mars Wrigley will eliminate 307 jobs as it leaves its Newark headquarters, consolidating key corporate functions in Chicago.

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Find World Cup Final watch parties, fan zones, festivals, bars and community events for the July 19 Argentina-Spain match.

Flag Cities 2026 Fan Festival in Newark on June 24, 2026.

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New Jersey hosts the FIFA World Cup Final as Argentina faces Spain at MetLife Stadium before a global audience nearing 1.8 bi[...]

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The survey including North Jersey firms finds more optimism about the next six months as employment grows and regional servic[...]

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Two years after relocating from Ridgewood to a brand-new Paramus facility, Valley Health healthcare system is looking to expa[...]

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Hackensack Meridian Health President and COO Mark Sparta speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on May 14, 2026.

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