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May 18, 2026

NJBIZ In the Lead 2026: Legacy Businesses

These resilient companies have withstood countless challenges – all while maintaining the qualities that brought them success in their youth.

May 18, 2026

A – C | NJBIZ In the Lead 2026: Legacy Businesses

Learn more about the enterprises that helped build the modern New Jersey economy and are still going strong today.

May 18, 2026

D – H | NJBIZ In the Lead 2026: Legacy Businesses

Learn more about the enterprises that helped build the modern New Jersey economy and are still going strong today.

May 18, 2026

I – N | NJBIZ In the Lead 2026: Legacy Businesses

Learn more about the enterprises that helped build the modern New Jersey economy and are still going strong today.

May 18, 2026

O – Z | NJBIZ In the Lead 2026: Legacy Businesses

Learn more about the enterprises that helped build the modern New Jersey economy and are still going strong today.

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May 18, 2026

OPINION: Monmouth University drives growth in the county

President Patrick Leahy highlights the college's economic, cultural and research impact across the region and New Jersey.

The Atlantic City skyline
May 6, 2026

Report: Atlantic City casinos generate $1.1B in taxes

A new study from LIGHT at Stockton University finds Atlantic City casinos generated $1.1B in NJ taxes in 2025, driven by online gaming, while supporting jobs, vendors and community programs.

In the Lead: Legacy Businesses
May 5, 2026

UFC 328 returns to Newark, builds on $27M economic impact

UFC 328 returns to Newark, building on a $27 million economic impact from UFC 316 and boosting tourism, jobs and global exposure at Prudential Center.

McDonald's
Apr 27, 2026

McDonald’s first jobs fuel workforce skills, NJ economy

McDonald’s highlights first jobs as a pathway to workforce skills, career growth and economic impact across New Jersey and the U.S.

The Amazon fulfilment center in Robbinsville.
Apr 22, 2026

Amazon invests $55B in New Jersey since 2010

The company says it has contributed billions in the Garden State since 2010, supporting jobs, logistics hubs, health care expansion and statewide economic growth.

Delivering goods
Apr 20, 2026

OPINION: NYC delivery proposal may be NJ’s opportunity

The president of Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey writes that NYC’s Delivery Protection Act could raise costs, limit flexibility and push logistics firms to the Garden State, impacting jobs and supply chains.

Netflix’s "Big Mistakes"
Apr 17, 2026

‘Big Mistakes’ series highlights Netflix’s growing NJ presence (photos)

Netflix films "Big Mistakes" – co-created by and starring Dan Levy – across New Jersey, boosting jobs and local economy as its Fort Monmouth studio campus advances.