Continued growth in internet gaming is providing an important source of revenue for the state's gaming operators. Yet entertainment, restaurant and hospitality operators continue to suffer during the pandemic.
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K9 from American Dream donated to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department
Another crime fighter is employed in North Jersey.
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Former member of the Fugees joins board at Newark Symphony Hall
Bassist Jerry ‘Wonda’ Duplessis, now producer, has since collaborated with Justin Bieber, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, and more. He will assist with the venue’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and lead its new artist advisory board.
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Survey: NJ arts suffer more than $100 M loss due to COVID-19
More than 25 percent of the respondents – which represent groups from nearly all 21 counties in the fields of visual arts, music, dance, performing arts, art education, and more – indicated they were uncertain of their ability to survive continued loss into the next calendar year.
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Restaurant groups should be protected from COVID lawsuits
Pushing for legal protection is a key component of the ongoing negotiations for a federal COVID-relief bill ahead of the Friday federal appropriations deadline.
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At least 4 in 10 NJ restaurants could close for good without federal COVID relief, industry group says
Dining establishments need monetary assistance from the federal government to survive the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to stay open.
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3 Kings locations close this week, with possibly 3 more to follow
The grocer's Maplewood and Hoboken South locations shuttered this week. A location in Gillette will soon be joining them. If a buyer isn't found for locations in Warren, Bernardsville and Ridgewood, they will close in 2021.
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Executive switch-up at cannabis business association
Scott Rudder has stepped down from the role of president at NJCBA. Longtime Strategic Advisor Edmund DeVeaux has assumed the role.
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Imperial Dade acquires Great Southwest Paper Company
This is the Jersey City-based distributor's 29th acquisition under CEO Robert Tillis and President Jason Tillis.
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Stockton, NJCBA to co-sponsor virtual cannabis career fair, business expo on Dec. 9 and 10
The event will include more than 20 seminars plus exhibitors from cannabis and cannabis-related companies looking to network and fill positions in New Jersey.
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B&G completes Crisco acquisition
The deal brings aboard a variety of oils and shortening to the Parsippany CPG company for $550 million cash.
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Ironbound Hard Cider is in the top 24 cideries nationwide, according to Yelp
The Hunterdon County cidery is one of six in the northeast to make the list and the only one in New Jersey.
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