Spotlight on the Issues

Middlesex County Focus
Jun 29, 2026

Middlesex County Focus

This complimentary section features everything you need to know if you’re thinking of starting a business or relocating to Middlesex County.

Central 9 Logistics Park in Old Bridge. - PROVIDED BY CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
Jun 29, 2026

Centrally located, Middlesex County emerges as industrial beacon

Middlesex County emerges as New Jersey's top industrial market with 224.73 million square feet of rentable space and strong leasing activity.

HELIX 1 in New Brunswick. - PROVIDED BY JLL
Jun 29, 2026

Middlesex County drives innovation with major investments

Middlesex County advances innovation through healthcare, education and workforce investments fueling long-term economic growth.

Clio Snacks
Jun 29, 2026

Clio Snacks thrives in Middlesex County innovation ecosystem (updated)

Piscataway-based Clio Snacks is scaling to $120M revenue as demand grows for its refrigerated Greek yogurt bars.

Pharmaceutics
Jun 29, 2026

New Jersey builds on legacy of leadership in life sciences

New Jersey's life sciences industry tops 127,000 workers as a new report highlights biotech growth, manufacturing and innovation.

Opella
Jun 29, 2026

Opella builds consumer health business after Sanofi split

One year after its Sanofi spinout, Morristown-based Opella is accelerating innovation and expanding its consumer healthcare business.

Warehouse
Jun 15, 2026

New Jersey industrial real estate gains momentum in 2026

New Jersey's industrial market shows strong leasing activity and declining vacancy as large occupiers return and construction remains constrained.

Westfield Garden State Plaza
Jun 15, 2026

Garden State Plaza bets on mixed-use future (updated)

Malls are embracing mixed-use development to drive growth. One example? Westfield Garden State Plaza, which is adding luxury apartments and retail in a $300 million expansion to create a walkable town center.

Aulo
Jun 8, 2026

Financial institutions help minority-owned businesses grow

Community lenders and banks help minority-owned businesses in New Jersey access capital, training and growth resources.

Staff meeting with managers and employees
Jun 8, 2026

NJ grants help women, minority startups access capital

NJEDA and NJCSIT programs help women- and minority-owned startups access capital, grants and growth opportunities.

Gladys Cleaning Service
Jun 8, 2026

Diverse workforces help NJ businesses drive growth, leaders say

New Jersey business leaders say workforce diversity boosts growth, innovation, hiring, retention and customer engagement.

Not listening
Jun 1, 2026

NJ employers tackle men’s mental health crisis

New Jersey employers are expanding mental health support as men in construction, public safety and trades face rising risks.