NJ to cover rent costs for small businesses growing post-COVID

October 19, 2021 8:04 am Leave a comment

A photo of a typical small town main street in the United States of America. Features old brick buildings with specialty shops and restaurants. Decorated with spring flowers and American flags.

Mom and pop shops aiming to recover and expand following the COVID-19 pandemic can start applying this week for a $10 million pot of money meant to help cover leasing fees.

New state program to help with rent costs for Main Street businesses

September 16, 2021 11:40 am Leave a comment

Montclair’s outdoor dining scene. - PAULINE HEANEY/MONTCLAIR CENTER

The NJEDA will accept applications beginning next month for the first tranche of aid under a $100 million plan that is part of a $14.5 billion state incentive economic package the governor approved in January.