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On March 20, 2024, Mars hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate an investment of over $70 million in its Hackettstown site that includes the opening of a Research and Development Innovation Studio, along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety in the Hackettstown factory.
Jul 17, 2026

Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)

Mars Wrigley will eliminate 307 jobs as it leaves its Newark headquarters, consolidating key corporate functions in Chicago.

Flag Cities 2026 Fan Festival in Newark on June 24, 2026.
Jul 17, 2026

FIFA World Cup Final arrives in New Jersey

New Jersey hosts the FIFA World Cup Final as Argentina faces Spain at MetLife Stadium before a global audience nearing 1.8 billion.

Future opportunities
Jul 17, 2026

NY Fed: Regional business activity improves in July

The survey including North Jersey firms finds more optimism about the next six months as employment grows and regional service-sector conditions improve in July.

A conceptual rendering of the new patient care wing at The Valley Hospital
Jul 17, 2026

Valley Health seeks Paramus hospital expansion

Two years after relocating from Ridgewood to a brand-new Paramus facility, Valley Health healthcare system is looking to expand its state-of-the-art campus.

Walmart
Jul 17, 2026

Walmart unveils remodeled Hamilton Supercenter

Walmart unveiled a remodeled Hamilton Supercenter with expanded aisles, updated pharmacy and vision departments, and new product offerings.

Merck headquarters in Rahway
Jul 17, 2026

Merck wins FDA approval for oral LDL cholesterol drug

Merck won FDA approval for Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for adults with high LDL cholesterol and hypercholesterolemia.

Morristown Medical Center is an Atlantic Health System facility.
Jul 17, 2026

Atlantic Health names executive VP, chief financial officer

Atlantic Health named David Nosacka executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 17, to guide financial strategy and performance.

July 8, 2026, NJx Venture Summit
Jul 16, 2026

NJx Venture Summit showcases New Jersey innovation (updated)

The NJx Venture Summit in Skillman showcased 40 startups and drew hundreds of registrants, highlighting growth in New Jersey's innovation ecosystem across AI, cybersecurity and energy.

Two New Jersey-based sandwich brands were named among the 10 best sandwich chains across the country as part of USA Today’s 2024 readers’ choice travel awards.
Jul 16, 2026

NJ-based chains rank among USA Today’s favorite sandwich spots

Chew on this: PrimoHoagies and Jersey Mike's landed on USA Today's list of America's favorite sandwich chains.

Reformation
Jul 16, 2026

Reformation opens second New Jersey store in Princeton

Sustainable fashion brand Reformation opened its second New Jersey store in Princeton, located at Palmer Square.

NJBIZ Family Business Panel Discussion
Jul 16, 2026

Family-owned businesses face succession, growth challenges

The latest NJBIZ panel discussion explored planning for multigenerational success, featuring experts from Flaster Greenberg PC, Forvis Mazars and Highland Financial Advisors LLC.

Home improvement
Jul 16, 2026

NJ Transit seeks developers for Bayonne, Linden housing

The agency aims to build mixed-income, rail-adjacent projects in Bayonne and Linden on state-owned land as it advances its LAND Plan initiative.