Focus NJ

On Feb. 18, 2026, Johnson & Johnson announced a more than $1 billion investment in a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Jun 22, 2026

Report: NJ lost 7,200 jobs in corporate moves

A new Focus NJ report details job losses and tax revenue impacts from corporate relocations and out-of-state expansions by Samsung, Bristol Myers Squibb and others.

Althea Ford was appointed executive director of Focus NJ Center for Economic Research & Workforce Solutions, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
Sep 25, 2025

Focus NJ names Ford new executive director

In addition to her role as NJBIA vice president of government affairs, Althea Ford will take the reins of the independent nonprofit from Elissa Frank, effective Oct. 1.

NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Elissa Frank will serve as executive director of Focus NJ.
Feb 12, 2025

Focus NJ taps NJBIA’s Frank as leader

The independent nonprofit conducts timely nonpartisan research on economic and workforce issues.

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Aug 16, 2023

Focus NJ reviews mid-year state economic, labor conditions

In its assessment, the group notes that after two years of predicted slowdowns emerging from the pandemic, data continue to show evidence to the contrary.

Oct 28, 2022

Focus NJ launches new economic dashboard

The tool compares current and historical economic data through interactive maps, charts and tables that will be regularly updated.