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The Downtown Somerville Alliance has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Main Street New Jersey, a program of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to launch a transformative beautification and placemaking initiative in the heart of Somerville’s downtown.The project is set to launch in the ...
The Commerce & Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine are now accepting nominations for the fifth annual “Enterprising Women in Commerce” awards, honoring enterprising women for their achievements, determination, and dedication.Help us honor women who inspire and encourage ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Sets Hybrid Training, a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) gym in East Brunswick, has received a grant of $25,538.26 through the New Jersey Economic Development Association's (NJEDA) Small Business Lease Grant. The grant program, which is part of the NJEDA’s Main Street ...
The Valley Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its move to Paramus, New Jersey, which took place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a celebratory event for staff and distinguished guests.“Planning and building this incredible facility, and then safely moving almost 200 patients from ...
COMMERCE Magazine Editor Jamie Grill-Goodman appeared on Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership with Co-host Mary Gamba on April 12 and 13. On this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Adubato sits down with Grill-Goodman to talk about the changing media landscape, AI in the media and how we work to ...
On Friday, April 11, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) marked the official opening of its new Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC) in Newark, NJ. The facility, located at 375 McCarter Highway, is designed to serve as a hub for leadership development, community engagement, and innovative ...
A group of civic-minded businesses is urging state lawmakers to amend Daniel’s Law to address issues introduced by 2023 changes to the law that have made New Jersey’s public servants less safe and allowed the creation of a cottage industry that has turned tragedy into a moneymaking enterprise. The ...
The long-derided Pine Brook Motel in Montville, NJ, is gone and Paul Miller Toyota will replace it as the company builds a dealership on Route 46 next to Wawa and Trax carwash.The 20,000 square-foot building will feature new and pre-owned vehicles, according to testimony at the Feb. 8, 2024 ...
The former Sears property in Hackensack, NJ, is transforming into a mixed-use building, according to a redevelopment plan adopted by the City Council. Mayor John Labrosse and the City Council adopted the former Sears Site Redevelopment Plan at the March 25 Council meeting. It is now subject to a ...
It's all up for discussion. That's what the developers for the former Nabisco plant in Fair Lawn, NJ, are saying about their approved plans to construct a warehouse, which borough officials now say is in question.“We have not committed to any tenants for the proposed space and are leaving all ...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April issue of COMMERCE.“If I had to define what a great mentor is, I’d say a great mentor listens, a great mentor encourages, and great mentors lead by example,” noted Natasha Hemmings, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. “They don’t just talk ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine present the inaugural Environmental Innovation Awards program. To recognize the good work being done in New Jersey involving environmental innovation and achievement, we asked CIANJ members and COMMERCE readers to ...
The digital April 2025 issue of COMMERCE Magazine NJ is now available here! Earth Day is approaching, and this year The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine have launched a new awards program (page 6) to recognize the good work being done in New Jersey ...
Two NJ entrepreneurs spent part of their St. Patrick’s Day speaking about the economic relationship between New Jersey and Ireland at a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) roundtable. Originally from Cork, Ireland, Michelle McCarthy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MCC ...
Nirvana cannabis dispensary in Mount Laurel, NJ, is leading the way not only in creating a zen-like environment for cannabis business customers, but under founder Dr. Jessy Vikani it's standing out as a female-owned company in the industry. Nirvana is not just another cannabis dispensary; it aims ...
An event celebrating the achievements and contributions of over 100 women in business was held in Jersey City,NJ, on Friday. Hosted by the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District, female business owners gathered together for a luncheon to acknowledge their active involvement in the ...
