According to Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone, in 2021 tourism was a $2.3 billion industry for the county supporting 20,000 jobs, up from 2020's $1.8 billion and 17,000 jobs.
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Government
MAD Global adds big names for advisory board
The firm, led by Mercury vet Mike DuHaime, is welcoming former Gov. Chris Christie, former U.S. Sen. and former Attorney General Jeff Chiesa, and former Attorney General Chris Porrino.
Read More »Murphy makes appointments to AAPI Commission
Established under legislation signed by the governor last November, the group is charged with developing policies to address the social and economic needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in New Jersey.
Read More »Murphy signs Executive Order to combat baby formula crisis
In addition to activating price-gouging laws, the order coordinates relief efforts and enables state agencies to take emergency measures necessary to protect families from issues arising from the shortage.
Read More »New Jersey Policy Perspective promotes Rodriguez to president
Research Director Nicole Rodriguez, who has guided the Trenton-based think tank’s policy agenda and supervised its research staff since 2019, will succeed Brandon McKoy.
Read More »Gateway Development Commission considers Kolluri hiring
At its first in-person meeting since the onset of the pandemic, the group took up the recent nomination of Kris Kolluri as CEO and received an update on the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Read More »NJ firefighters receive federal funds
The new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program introduced by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday will provide awards of up to $75,000 for local and regional departments to provide emergency workers with proper protective, cleaning and sanitization equipment.
Read More »Unprecedented tax revenues add twist to budget battle
While lawmakers have different ideas of how to spend the windfall, which came in $6.9 billion higher than anticipated, one thing is certain: New Jersey’s financial health appears relatively stable, especially emerging from the pandemic.
Read More »EPA awards $6.5M for contaminated NJ sites
Overall, $254.5 million will be distributed to 265 communities nationwide. In New Jersey, the funding from the Brownfields Grants will go to four state applicants.
Read More »Murphy highlights ANCHOR property tax program in Somerville
The new initiative would distribute $900 million in relief to nearly 1.8 million homeowners and renters across the state.
Read More »Statewide chambers to administer NJEDA small business bonding program
Launched in 2018, the initiative provides training and surety bonding education through a series of workshops and strategic counseling sessions to help better prepared companies to bid on government contracts.
Read More »New $54.5M program aims to assist NJ child care centers
On May 11, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved the Child Care Facilities Improvement Pilot Program, which in its first phase will provide nearly $15 million in grants to cover costs for upgrading facilities.
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