job creation

Cooper University Health Care's planned $300 million multispecialty outpatient campus in Gloucester Township
Jun 4, 2026

Cooper Health plans $300M Gloucester Township outpatient campus

Cooper University Health Care unveils plans for a $300 million Gloucester Township outpatient campus, adding specialty care and 400 jobs.

2026 NJ Film Expo
May 6, 2026

Crowley: NJ film boom fuels jobs, local spend, pride

NJBIZ caught up with Jon Crowley, who leads the state Motion Picture and Television Commission, at the recent New Jersey Film Expo to discuss the industry's role in driving jobs, local spending and studio growth, as production and investment surge across the Garde State.

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.

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.

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.

During a Jan. 15, 2025, press conference, Evan Weiss, president and CEO of Newark Alliance, addresses community members and key stakeholders gathered to discuss initiatives aimed at ending chronic homelessness in New Jersey's largest city.
Jan 28, 2026

NJEDA board approves Weiss as CEO

Evan Weiss brings public and private sector experience to the role, where he will work to expand opportunity, support businesses and drive economic growth.

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.

Walmart reopened its East Windsor location as a Supercenter.
Dec 16, 2025

Walmart converts East Windsor store into Supercenter

The remodeled location added 60 jobs, expanded grocery and pharmacy services, and upgraded pickup options.

Lionsgate Newark
Dec 11, 2025

$125M Lionsgate Newark film studio breaks ground in South Ward (photos)

Expected to bring jobs, training programs and major economic impact to the South Ward, and the city overall, the Dec. 11 celebration for the purpose-built film and TV facility took place at the Temple of Hip Hop in Newark.

Merck's headquarters in Rahway.
Oct 21, 2025

Merck to build $3B manufacturing facility in Virginia

The Rahway-headquartered company said the 400,000-square-foot center is expected to create 500 jobs and will strengthen nation's life sciences sector.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation into law July 25 establishing the Next New Jersey Program, which aims to attract new investment into the state’s AI industry, providing up to $500 million in tax credits for AI businesses. The signing took place at CoreWeave in Roseland.
Sep 17, 2025

CoreWeave invests $3.4B to expand AI data centers in UK

The company will partner with NVIDIA across the pond to build compute capacity, drive innovation, and create local jobs in the tech infrastructure.

Diverse Medical Team Staff Hands Stack Outdoors
Aug 27, 2025

Report: NJ hospitals contribute $7B to community health

New Jersey Hospital Association's new study details charity care, local health programs and services, as well as economic impacts, from health care providers' outreach to the populations and areas they serve.