Goldstein Group President Chuck Lanyard recently announced his firm has completed three leases with Playa Bowls, in Montclair, Brick and Millburn. The Belmar chain specializes in smoothies and acai bowls.

Brad Finkel knows the food industry has changed from one of necessity to one of creativity.

Most entrepreneurs wouldn't want to hear “no” uttered even once in a conversation with a banker about funding their venture.

Aggressive is the word Daniel Zaki used to describe the outreach Perth Amboy officials have been doing in the small business community.

“Go ahead and try it,” Irving Fain said, as he handed out clippings of lemon sorrel and sweet kale under the bright white lights of the indoor vertical farm.

Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that legislation he feels is needed to reform Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will soon be introduced and is currently “in the hands of legislative leadership as we speak.”

Commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap recently announced the completion of a $1.4 million property sale in Elizabeth through a 1031 exchange. Michael Lombardi, first vice president at Marcus & Millichap New Jersey’s office, represented private investors in the sale and purchase of the property.

Jessica Rosen, co-founder and president of Raw Generation in Long Branch, said she is at her healthiest today.