Moxie Strategies expands team following PRovoke win

Moxie Strategies expanded its leadership team after earning PRovoke Media’s Best New Agency in North America recognition.

MWW acquires HudsonLake to expand workforce focus

MikeWorldWide acquired HudsonLake to expand workforce communications and employee strategy capabilities as reputation pressures grow.

NJ lobbying spending tops $110M for 1st time

Totals hit $110.6 million in 2025, driven by battles over the state budget, healthcare and tax policy.

AKCG acquires Hennes Communications, expands into Midwest

The fast-growing Glassboro-based firm is expanding its crisis PR services into Ohio while boosting its national media relations reach.

ICIMS names Thompson CEO to lead AI growth

ICIMS appoints Marc Thompson CEO as the Holmdel-based hiring platform advances AI innovation, R&D and customer experience to drive long-term growth.

TD Bank tops SBA lenders in New Jersey rankings

TD Bank leads the Small Business Administration lenders list with 208 loans, topping NJBIZ rankings of top banks by loan volume across New Jersey.

SBA Small Business Week virtual summit returns May 5-6

The free event offers workshops, AI tools, capital access sessions, networking and mentorship for operators with backing from sponsors including Verizon, Amazon, Paychex and others.

Mercer County launches program to boost small business contracting

A new program running in May will help firms navigate RFPs, certification, government procurement opportunities and more.

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Fueling Innovation with Intention: New Jersey’s Life Sciences Sector

Scientific breakthroughs capture headlines, yet breakthroughs benefit from operating models capable of sustaining them. Here are some trends worth watching.

Fulton cuts 95 Parsippany jobs after Blue Foundry acquisition

Fulton Bank will cut the positions in Parsippany after acquiring Blue Foundry Bank in a $243 million deal, citing redundancies as integration moves forward.

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The Web, Upgraded: How Smart Contracts Support Web3

Even if you don’t use cryptocurrency, it has still led to many new technological developments that have moved beyond fintech. One of the bigger ones is the development of tech that allows for complex, automatic transactions: the smart contract platform.

Valley Bank invests $1M in NJ revitalization program in 2025–26

Valley Bank invests $1M in New Jersey Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program in 2025–2026 to support housing, small business growth and jobs.