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May 18, 2026 Edition of NJBIZ
May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 Edition of NJBIZ

Inside: Our special section focuses on Monmouth County; meet the 2026 In the Lead Legacy Businesses; Gov. Mikie Sherrill moves ahead with independent contractor regulations; Lowenstein Sandler details its most recent pro bono work; and much more!

World Cup
May 15, 2026

World Cup countdown enters final stretch in NJ

New Jersey accelerates 2026 FIFA World Cup plans with lower transit fares, fan festivals, tech tools and MetLife Stadium events.

Groceries
May 15, 2026

Provident survey finds consumers cutting back

Provident Bank’s 2026 Consumer Survey found Americans are cutting spending, paying down debt and delaying home purchases.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson
May 15, 2026

Six Flags launches hiring push at Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson is hiring seasonal lifeguards and water safety staff ahead of its May 23 opening.

Founded in 2018, Daddy’s Chicken Shack’s Southern-inspired menu includes fried and grilled chicken, as well as sandwiches, sliders, popcorn chicken, burritos, salads and loaded fries.
May 15, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Esperto acquires Daddy’s Chicken Shack brand

Esperto Hospitality Group acquired Daddy’s Chicken Shack as the fast-casual chain aims to expand in New Jersey.

Wine glasses
May 14, 2026

Bill would allow alcohol sales at NJ movie theaters

New Jersey lawmakers advance legislation that would allow for-profit movie theaters to sell alcohol during first-run films, in an effort to boost revenue amid declining attendance.

The New Jersey Symphony's new 44,000-square-foot Symphony Center in the downtown Powerhouse Arts District will include a multipurpose 550-seat theater; space for education and community programs; and 8,000 square feet for administrative offices.
May 14, 2026

NJEDA awards NJ Symphony $29M for Jersey City home

NJEDA approved $29M in tax credits for the New Jersey Symphony’s new arts and performance center in Jersey City.

Environmental Law
May 14, 2026

Former NJDEP Commissioner LaTourette joins Greenberg Traurig

Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Greenberg Traurig’s environmental practice in Florham Park.

2026 Innovate 100
May 14, 2026

INNOVATE100 celebrates tech leaders across New Jersey

INNOVATE100 honored more than 300 New Jersey innovation leaders during a networking event in New Brunswick.

Medical cannabis
May 14, 2026

NJ suspends doctor over medical marijuana approvals

New Jersey suspended a Bergen County doctor whom authorities accused of improperly approving medical marijuana for adults and minors.

Jersey City-based Oishii – which translates to “delicious” in Japanese – introduced its first strawberry in 2018, the Omakase Berry.
May 14, 2026

Berry grower Oishii raises $150M to expand vertical farming

Jersey City-based Oishii raised $150M to expand vertical farming, robotics and premium berry production nationwide.

Village Super Market's newly expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite of Livingston.
May 14, 2026

ShopRite of Livingston unveils major store renovation

The Village Super Market-owned location completed a multimillion-dollar revamp that features expanded kosher, prepared foods and produce offerings.