That adds up to 7,629 new or retained jobs, on top of $1.6 billion in capital investment toward local businesses.

Rod Bolger brings more than three decades of experience to the Hoboken-based global cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform.

Altogether, the Garden State saw more than $11 million in total grant sponsorship awards that will go toward 713 units from the FHLBNY Affordable Housing Program.

Leon Grassi joined the tax and business advisory services firm's executive leadership team as chief marketing officer and head of business development.

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.