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By JAMIE GRILL-GOODMAN
March 6, 2025
Essex County, NJ, is one of four counties used as examples in the American Lung Association’s new report, "Something in the Air: Nitrogen Dioxide and Community Health," which examines the use of satellite data to evaluate the health impact of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). NO₂ is a widespread but ...
Editor's Note: The following article first appeared in the March 2025 issue of COMMERCEA good Certified Public Accountant (CPA) relationship means having a trusted advisor to handle compliance issues like tax filings and financial audits. But sometimes, things break down. When service and pricing ...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 2025 issue of COMMERCE.Today, mentorship is unquestionably one of the most valuable tools for helping new generations gain the experiences and knowledge needed to become successful professionals, especially for women.And some mentees are ...
The digital March 2025 COMMERCE NJ issue is now available here! It’s Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contributions to American history. This month, we honor the often-overlooked contributions of women with a focus on mentoring New Jersey’s future female leaders. COMMERCE’s cover ...
The Commerce and Industry Association (CIANJ) is seeking women entrepreneurs for an expo at its March event. The networking breakfast event to celebrate Women’s History Month, features the theme “Mentoring the Next Generation.” The event will include an expo where women entrepreneurs can network ...
Governor Phil Murphy delivered his ninth and final budget address on Tuesday, outlining spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026).The $58.05 billion budget is the largest in the Garden State’s history and includes a proposed surplus of $6.3 billion.“Our budget proposal for the next fiscal ...
Governor Phil Murphy delivered his ninth and final budget address on Tuesday, outlining spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026). “While we appreciate the Governor’s tax credit for businesses manufacturing products in New Jersey, more needs to be done to reduce those taxes and costs for ...
Fairleigh Dickinson University has launched FDU HealthPath Forward, a new strategic initiative designed to revolutionize healthcare education, training and innovation. FDU HealthPath Forward will address the growing crisis of healthcare workforce shortages through interdisciplinary education, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - A plan to convert a former bank in Landing into a brewery was unanimously approved on Feb. 19 by the Roxbury Planning Board.The vote gives Rockaway resident Vijit Sharma the green light to proceed with his proposed Beer Bandit Brewing Company. It will occupy a building overlooking ...
Columbia Bank celebrated the grand opening of its first branch in Paterson, NJ, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Andre Sayegh, local dignitaries, and community leaders on Thursday. The event, held at the new branch located at 177 3rd Ave, marked a significant milestone for the bank ...
Warren Township, NJ, has been awarded a $524,115 grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust as part of the COVID-19 Relief Grant for Historic Properties program. This funding will support the continued restoration of the historic Mt. Bethel Meeting House, ensuring the preservation of one of Warren’s ...
Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) have re-introduced the One Seat Ride Act in the House, a bipartisan bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of a one-seat-ride trip versus a transfer trip option during “peak hours” on NJ ...
Editor's note: This feature first ran in the February issue of COMMERCE Magazine. Click here to read the article in the issue.February is American Heart Month. This annual national awareness campaign seeks to raise awareness about heart disease, still the leading cause of death for both men and ...
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will accept applications for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) Phase III starting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. MVP is a $10,000,000 grant program to assist New Jersey manufacturers with accessing the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Two Rutgers surgeons are the first in New Jersey to use robotics in breast reconstruction after cancer treatment. Surgery with the robot is less invasive than traditional surgery, so patients typically heal faster and have smaller scars.Edward Lee, a plastic surgeon, and Danbee Kim, ...
A Conrail freight train derailment at the Union Train Station in Union, NJ, has caused extensive track damage and suspended Raritan Valley Line train service from Cranford to Newark on Tuesday morning.According to Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi, multiple fire department units were on scene Tuesday ...
Raritan Valley Community College students recently participated in a Scholarship Contest that helped bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges.Launched through the collaboration of ABCO Systems of Carlstadt, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ...
RWJBarnabas Health is expanding its efforts to reduce hunger and improve food security.The academic health system is enhancing access to healthy food and health education for eligible residents through its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Navigators. RWJBarnabas Health is the only ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Frank Scola, owner of Bagel Express, gave his business a facelift.“We are thrilled to announce that Frank Scola from Bagel Express is the first grant recipient of Hawthorne's Neighborhood Preservation Program Signage and Facade Improvement Project!” NPP Coordinator Nancy Agnello ...
Walmart plans to lay off 481 corporate employees at its Hoboken, NJ, offices by June, a WARN notice the retailer recently filed with the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development has revealed. This comes following a memo leaked last week in which Walmart said it was eliminating positions, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Construction of warehouses on a former quarry site in Landing is expected to begin by the third quarter of this year, according to the developers.The “Parkview Business Center,” to be built by Accordia Realty Assets of Fairfield and Park View Business Property of Kenvil, will span ...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in COMMERCE's February 2025 issue. Driven by ethics and real-world evaluation, implementing health equity in clinical development faces several challenges. These include recruiting patients from diverse communities; addressing Social Determinants of Health ...
The New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC), with support from Johnson & Johnson and other industry partners, today announced the launch of NJBioFutures, a groundbreaking workforce development coalition aimed at creating a sustainable, skilled talent pipeline to support New Jersey’s ...
Nominations are now open for The Commerce and Industry Association and COMMERCE Magazine's inaugural Environmental Innovation Awards program.Help us recognize the good work being done in New Jersey involving environmental innovation and achievement. The awards and nominations will be celebrated in ...
Last week, the Titan Union building in Union, NJ, marked a major milestone with the official opening of its new event space, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The Titan Union building, which first opened over a year ago, already offers a dynamic mix of coworking offices, 43 luxury ...
Editor's note: This is an excerpt of a feature that ran in the February issue of COMMERCE Magazine. Click here to read the full article.As the new year unfolds, there is hope for a future where everyone has an equal opportunity for optimal health, regardless of their social, economic or demographic ...
Two years to the day after Princeton University President Chris Eisgruber wrote in an annual report that “any great liberal arts university in the 21st century must wholeheartedly embrace the study of technology,” referring specifically to artificial intelligence,” Eisgruber and New Jersey Governor ...
More than 200 new jobs are coming to Hamilton, NJ, as INNIO Group, a global energy solutions provider, is set to establish a new packaging and assembly facility at 840 Nottingham Way. The company’s expansion, made possible through a lease agreement with CRP Development LLC (CRP), is expected to ...
Dr. Peter E. Wohl speaks with CIANJ President Anthony Russo on Localbizcast.
Another month of NJ winter is upon us. Cozy up with COMMERCE this month; the digital February 2025 issue is now available here! This month’s issue tackles critical healthcare topics. In our cover story, “Advancing Health Equity in New Jersey in 2025,” we sought to learn how New Jersey entities are ...
