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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.

Valley National Bank's headquarters in Morristown
Apr 15, 2026

Valley Bank expands commercial banking into Arizona

The new Phoenix commercial banking team will target middle-market growth as part of the Morristown financial institution's national expansion strategy.

New bank
Mar 3, 2026

Mid Penn completes $106.1M 1st Colonial deal

Mid Penn Bancorp completes its $106.1M acquisition of 1st Colonial Bancorp, expanding Mid Penn Bank’s presence in South Jersey and Philadelphia.

Columbia Bank in Ramsey
Feb 2, 2026

Columbia, Northfield to merge in $597M NJ bank deal

The transaction will create the state's third-largest regional bank, with $18 billion in assets, as well as convert the surviving entity into a fully public holding company.

Valley Bank executives and local officials broke ground on the financial institution's new Morristown headquarters in June 2022.
Feb 2, 2026

Valley Bank bets on ‘owning the middle’ as centennial nears

The Morristown-based financial institution launched its “That’s How” brand campaign as it approaches its 100th anniversary and outlines growth plans.

Commercial Banks
Jan 16, 2026

Bank of America tops NJBIZ commercial banks list

Bank of America holds $71.5 billion in deposits across 185 offices in New Jersey, making it the state's top commercial bank.

2026 outlook
Jan 9, 2026

Provident survey: Businesses plan to ramp up investment in 2026

The financial institution's economic outlook shows U.S. companies aim to boost investment, staff and AI adoption this year after a cautious 2025.

Economic crystal ball
Jan 7, 2026

Citizens Bank survey finds optimism among middle market businesses

A majority of middle market business leaders are confident about the future and are planning more spending in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new survey by Citizens Bank.

In August 2023, Cherry Hill-based TD Bank announced it would upgrade hundreds of stores over the next several years as part of its Next Generation (NextGen) Store Program.
Dec 18, 2025

TD Bank restructures regions, puts New Jersey in Mid-Atlantic

The Mount Laurel-based financial institution is realigning its Mid-South operations into two segments and has named two longtime bank executives to lead each metro.

Financial advisors
Dec 10, 2025

NJBIZ 2025 list leaders spotlight top NJ companies (updated)

The latest from the Leads & Data Center highlights banking, health care, education, real estate and professional services sector leaders from 2025.

Cross River Bank HQ in Fort Lee.
Dec 8, 2025

Cross River Bank completes landmark $288M transaction

The Fort Lee-based bank converted commercial real estate loans into bonds to diversify funding and expand liquidity.

Provident Bank CEO Anthony Labozzetta speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Nov. 3, 2025.
Nov 17, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations: Provident Bank CEO Tony Labozzetta

The financial executive discusses the bank's growth and how it maintains its community ties.