Jersey City lands $120M state budget lifeline
Jersey City lands a $120 million state budget package of aid and loans, easing a $255M deficit and avoiding steep tax hikes and cuts.
Optimum launches $125K Woodbridge small business grants
Optimum Business launched a $125,000 grant program with Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce for local small businesses that will award 25 grants of $5,000 each.
Jersey City delays vote on proposed 20% tax increase
Jersey City delayed a vote on a proposed 20% tax increase as officials seek spending cuts to address a $255 million budget deficit.
NJBIZ Leads & Data Center: Top accounting firms in New Jersey for 2026
The latest NJBIZ list ranks the top accounting firms in New Jersey by CPA count for 2026, led by EY, Deloitte and KPMG.
OPINION: Sherrill’s 1st budget delivers for small businesses
Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach says Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first budget lowers business costs and protects small-business tax relief.
Provident Bank appoints Duarte as CFO
Provident Bank appointed Adriano Duarte as CFO, succeeding executive Thomas Lyons, who retired after more than 20 years with the bank.
Report: NJ lost 7,200 jobs in corporate moves
A new Focus NJ report details job losses and tax revenue impacts from recent corporate relocations and out-of-state expansions by Samsung, Bristol Myers Squibb and others.
2026 NJBIZ Finance Power List
The 2026 NJBIZ Finance Power List spotlights finance leaders adapting to AI, rising costs and market complexity while keeping human judgment central.
South Jersey arborist rescues 200 cats from trees – for free
South Jersey arborist Steven Murrow has rescued more than 200 cats from trees – at no cost – earning viral fame and a PETA award.
Employers tap AI for benefits, but workers remain cautious
A new Prudential study finds employers embrace AI for employee benefits and the personalization it can bring, but workers remain concerned about trust and data privacy.
Cento Amici golf outing raises $100K for NJ scholarships
Now in its 38th year, the Cento Amici annual golf outing raised more than $100,000 to support need-based scholarships for New Jersey students.
New Jersey ranks No. 3 in WalletHub income study
WalletHub ranks New Jersey No. 3 for income, with high top 5% earnings but continued concerns over income inequality statewide.

















