The move provides the growing World Insurance Associates, which has completed 145 acquisitions since its founding in 2011, space for its operational employees to work together in support of the company's regional teams.

The news came the same day that the Jersey City-based company announced its latest addition would officially expand its presence into Canada.

The divestiture of T-Bev Inc., a maker and distributor of tea extracts, instant tea, natural and organic caffeine and other botanical extracts, is the third completed food ingredient investment from the Bedminster-based company.

The latest Small Business Administration listing of the top lenders in New Jersey shows this New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based firm displacing last year’s No. 1 lender.

The panelists at NJBIZ's recent town hall discussion were Luis De La Hoz of Valley Bank; Daniel Stolz, Genova Burns; Brian Lowe, BML Public Relations & Digital; and Richard Jania, CBIZ Marks Paneth.

The five-day experience will offer events, workshops and networking opportunities to help build and support local businesses. It kicks off May 2 with a Small Business Expo.

Steve Antico, who has spent nearly a decade with the CPA and advisory firm as its director of client relations, has been named as the company's first chief digital officer.

The state Treasury's Division of Investment announced the Emerging Managers initiative, along with proposing its first investment of up to $250 million.

Frank Smith joined the Morristown company in January 2021 as head of Advisor Growth. The move is part of the firm’s succession plan.

Speakers from Valley Bank, Genova Burns, BML Public Relations & Digital and CBIZ Marks Paneth delve into the return to work across their respective industries.

The Clifton-based multi-channel marketing communications company was founded more than 60 years ago and has additional offices in Florida and California.

Kelly Pecoraro, who comes from Investors Bank, is expected to be appointed to the position on May 18 during the financial institute's board of directors meeting.