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TD Bank
Sep 12, 2023

These NJ banks have the ‘best reputations’ nationwide

American Banker's annual ranking found that overall sentiment toward financial institutions has taken a hit in 2023, but these Garden State operators are still among the most revered by customers.

Eric Adler – currently president and CEO of PGIM Real Estate and chairman of Private Equity – has been named president and CEO of the newly formed PGIM Private Alternatives.
Sep 6, 2023

PGIM forms new private alternatives business, promotes execs

The Newark-based firm said move will provide investors with a cohesive set of investment solutions across private credit, real estate equity and debt, private equity, infrastructure and agriculture. 

Good customer service
Sep 6, 2023

11 NJ companies named to Newsweek’s Best Customer Service list

The annual publication highlights U.S. businesses across 166 categories – ranging from traditional retail to online and service segments – that have consistently gone above and beyond for their patrons.

Startup
Sep 1, 2023

NJ Redevelopment Authority launches ‘Small Business 101’ series

“Our mission extends beyond revitalizing communities; it’s about empowering the very engines that drive these communities – small businesses,” said NJRA president and CEO Leslie Anderson.

Valley National Bank has appointed Sanjay Sidhwani as its first chief data and analytics officer. - VALLEY BANK
Aug 30, 2023

Valley Bank names its 1st chief data and analytics officer

Bringing more than 25 years’ experience in the field, Sanjay Sidhwani will oversee the data strategy and management capabilities of the Morristown-based financial institute.

Columbia Bank has introduced "Advancing Access," a special purpose credit program that aims to advance homeownership in Jersey City, Paterson Newark, Camden and other communities statewide. - COLUMBIA BANK
Aug 29, 2023

Columbia Bank ‘Advancing Access’ with nearly $128M homeownership program

The new initiative will expand affordable loan solutions in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods throughout New Jersey.

Clockwise from top left: Moderated by NJBIZ Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the Aug. 22, 2023, NJBIZ Diversity Equality Inclusion in the Workplace discussion featured panelists Avonia Richardson-Miller, senior vice president and chief diversity officer, Hackensack Meridian Health; Yeurys Pujols, vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, Hudson County Community College; and Joe Forte, deputy chief of staff, chief diversity officer, New Jersey Department of State.
Aug 28, 2023

DEI in the workplace: ‘It has to involve everyone’

Experts from the New Jersey Department of State, Hudson County Community College and Hackensack Meridian Health delve into issues surrounding businesses' promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Cryptocurrency
Aug 24, 2023

Former NJ corrections officer charged in crypto fraud scheme

The alleged scam targeted law enforcement, fire personnel and other first responders with a cryptocurrency that could supplement investor’s existing pension plans.

Growth
Aug 23, 2023

Who leads the NJBIZ Top 250 Private Companies list?

While the companies occupying the top two spots on our latest ranking of New Jersey's privately owned businesses haven't changed since 2022, they - like most firms on the list - did post revenue gains.

Clockwise from top left: Moderated by NJBIZ Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the Aug. 22, 2023, NJBIZ Diversity Equality Inclusion in the Workplace discussion featured panelists Avonia Richardson-Miller, senior vice president and chief diversity officer, Hackensack Meridian Health; Yeurys Pujols, vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, Hudson County Community College; and Joe Forte, deputy chief of staff, chief diversity officer, New Jersey Department of State.
Aug 23, 2023

NJBIZ hosts in-depth DEI discussion

“It’s important to have leadership support but it’s also as equally important to make sure that everyone in the community knows or feels that they’re part of the effort moving forward,” said Yeurys Pujol, vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion at Hudson County Community College.

World Insurance Associates HQ
Aug 22, 2023

World Insurance Associates to receive $1B raise

With the planned investment, Goldman Sachs Asset Management will join Charlesbank Capital Partners as co-lead equity investors in the Iselin-based firm.

Stocks
Aug 22, 2023

Nasdaq to delist Republic First Bank

The move comes after the financial institution – which has been wrapped up with a highly publicized proxy fight, an audit and a long-delayed shareholder meeting – failed to file its Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.