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MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
Jun 9, 2026

NJ to distribute 770 free World Cup match tickets

New Jersey will distribute 770 free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for MetLife Stadium matches through community partners.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and innovation firm SOSA officially opened NJ BASE in Jersey City May 15, 2026.
May 19, 2026

NJ BASE launches soft landing ecosystem in Jersey City

NJEDA and SOSA launched NJ BASE in Jersey City, a soft-landing ecosystem helping international companies expand into the U.S. market through New Jersey.

World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program
May 7, 2026

NJ grants $5M for World Cup fan events statewide

New Jersey awards $5M in World Cup grants to 34 organizations to host fan zones, festivals and watch parties to boost tourism and small businesses statewide.

New Jersey World Cup 2026
Apr 10, 2026

NJ opens $5M World Cup community grant applications

The state will award a cumulative $5 million under a program administered by Choose New Jersey to help fund local events, fan experiences and small business support statewide.

Amy Herbold was appointed president and CEO of Choose New Jersey, effective April 16, 2026.
Mar 27, 2026

Choose New Jersey names Herbold CEO

Triple Five Group executive Amy Herbold will help the state's business attraction arm drive investment, job growth and economic development statewide.

Brian Quigley will lead the Office of Government Relations for Rutgers University.
Mar 20, 2026

Rutgers taps Quigley to lead government relations

Rutgers University names Brian Quigley senior vice president of government relations to lead engagement with policymakers in New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

Global health
Mar 4, 2026

HMH Emerge names 3 global health tech winners

The collaboration with Choose New Jersey picked three startups focused on cardiovascular innovation to scale operations in the U.S. with funding, mentorship and clinical trial support.

September 2025 Gov. Phil Murphy-led economic mission to India
Feb 26, 2026

Choose New Jersey drives $1B economic impact in 2025

Choose New Jersey generated $1B in economic impact in 2025, supporting 60 business relocations or expansions and helping create or retain 2,500 jobs.

Masari Association and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority sign an MOU in Bahrain on April 29, 2025.
Dec 22, 2025

Choose New Jersey highlights global economic gains (photos)

Under the Murphy administration, the organization reports $13.6 billion in FDI and 27,000 jobs created since 2018, fueled by economic missions led by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Choose New Jersey 2025 Q3 board meeting
Nov 21, 2025

Choose New Jersey reports new investments, 1,533 jobs in Q3

The strong figures were led by 15 company expansions or relocations in the state and $174 million in investments, plus new partnerships from the recent India economic mission.

Joaquin Duato, CEO, Johnson & Johnson.
Nov 18, 2025

Johnson & Johnson CEO Duato to chair New Jersey CEO Council

J&J Chief Executive Officer Joaquin Duato will help advise on economic strategy, workforce development and statewide business growth.

Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy led their final economic mission to Mexico in November 2025.
Nov 10, 2025

Murphy’s Mexico mission boosts NJ partnerships

The delegation led by Gov. Phil Murphy focused on strengthening economic, educational and cultural partnerships, including signing two MOUs and establishing business ties.