This marks the the third consecutive year for the rewards, following a record-breaking 2021 for the resort.

EOCF in the Brick City will work with Greater Newark Enterprises Corp. and LISC Greater Newark to generate loans for 50 small businesses, along with 500 hours of technical assistance.

Since the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision lifting a near-nationwide ban on sports betting, New Jersey repeatedly came out ahead as a national leader. With a robust gambling framework already in Atlantic City, the state consistently beat the numbers coming out of Las Vegas – from the total wagers placed, to casino revenue, to tax collections. But when New York legalized online and mobile sports betting, the Empire State quickly set a new standard.

In addition to offering new capital, education opportunities and business resources to underserved businesses and consumers in the Garden State, the pairing will help fund efforts for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey to become a Community Development Financial Institution.

The first virtual session of the Black Bunker program, designed to help minority-owned businesses thrive, takes place on Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Ciardiello Insurance Agency offers personal insurance including vehicle, property, health and life, and other business insurance solutions.

John Williams' virtual stop at New Jersey City University is his last on a regional tour. The free conversation will explore the state of the U.S. economy, monetary policy and the North Jersey region's economic outlook.

Eli Manning will take part in the bank's BusinessExchange Keynote series on Wednesday morning during a free discussion that will also feature networking for business professionals.

The South Jersey financial institution elevated one of its own to chief revenue officer and brought on a new team member to serve as chief lending officer.

As part of the agreement – which contains no admission or denial of wrongdoing or liability – the Jersey City-based company will also attempt to bring its business within the provisions of the Investment Company Act within 60 days.

Two virtual offerings will feature speakers from the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and guidance for how to navigate a post-COVID recovery.

The executive vice president of Santander and regional head of Middle Market Banking for New York and Jersey discusses the bank's priorities in the area, what business owners and executives should look out for over the coming months and how a global financial services giant serves local communities.