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Sullivan closes NJEDA chapter after eight-year tenure
Tim Sullivan marks his final day leading the New Jersey Economic Development Authority with the groundbreaking of 1888 Studios. Here, he looks back on his time with the agency and talks accomplishments, lessons learned and what it meant to work under the Murphys.
Burke Foundation awards $6.5M to boost maternal care in NJ
The multiyear grants also aim to strengthen infant health, early childhood development and reduce disparities in the Garden State.
Ciattarelli’s final pitch in gov race: fix NJ taxes, boost business
In part two of this NJBIZ interview, Republican Jack Ciattarelli details his plans to ease regulations and improve New Jersey’s business climate as Election Day nears.
More NJ families could receive child care subsidies; Rutgers report reveals how
Here in the Garden State, some parents spend up to 30% of their income on these necessary services — while others are quitting their jobs or moving to part-time work to fill the need.
In West Orange, Murphy marks $1B child care funding milestone
During a stop at the Kids Palace II center Oct. 23, the governor also announced $17 million in new funding through the NJEDA's New Jersey Child Care Facilities Improvement Program.
NJ awards $20M in preschool funding to 18 school districts
According to estimates, more than 1,200 children will gain the opportunity to attend a high-quality, full-day program.
Apple Montessori property sells for $3.57M in Somerset County
The newly renovated day care opened its doors in November. According to Marcus & Millichap's Alan Cafiero, "Long-term triple net leases are still in great demand from the investment community given the durability of the income and ease of management."
NJEDA approves additional $50M for child care facilities program
Since its launch, the improvement initiative has seen an overwhelming amount of demand, receiving 450-plus applications from centers that serve over 36,000 children and employ nearly 9,000 people.
Rutgers report examines ongoing child care challenges in NJ
The study, which noted South Jersey faces some of the greatest hurdles, also offers “policy prescriptions” for improving supply and to make it easier for families to help pay for such services.
First Lady Murphy launches $54M child care facilities grant program
The first phase of the initiative will award funding ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 to licensed centers to cover the costs of facility improvements.
Info sessions coming up for NJEDA’s child care grant program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will host two virtual events for applicants interested in the $54.5 million Childcare Facilities Improvement Program, which will issue awards between $50,000 and $200,000 to cover costs for upgrades to state-based centers.
New $54.5M program aims to assist NJ child care centers
On May 11, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved the Child Care Facilities Improvement Pilot Program, which in its first phase will provide nearly $15 million in grants to cover costs for upgrading facilities.
