TOP LOCAL News
By JAMIE GRILL-GOODMAN
September 9, 2024
This article originally appeared in the September 2024 issue of COMMERCE Magazine. The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) hosted a discussion on the latest real estate trends and the impacts of New Jersey’s energy policies at Bergen Community College on July 16.The event, ...
Anthony Russo and Michael Shapiro appeared on Lessons in Leadership with Steve Adubato and Co-host Mary Gamba over the weekend.Russo, the President of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Publisher and CEO of COMMERCE Magazine, and Shapiro, Founder & CEO, TAPinto and ...
This article originally appeared in the September 2024 issue of COMMERCE Magazine. In response to ballooning jobs in New Jersey’s cannabis industry, Stockton University is rolling out a new undergraduate degree program this fall aimed at providing educated graduates to fill future industry ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) is pleased to announce Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-In-Chief, Forbes, will be the Keynote speaker at CIANJ’s 97th Annual Meeting & Luncheon. CIANJ’s 97th Annual Meeting & Luncheon will be a celebration of the CIANJ’s more ...
Governor Phil Murphy announced the launch of a new website that will serve as a one-stop shop to guide municipalities and solar developers as they plan, fund, and complete solar plus landfill capping projects. The Governor also signed legislation, A4619/S3479, enhancing the Historic Property ...
Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our factory was in ...
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the 65th Infantry Regiment, the New Jersey Hispanic community is set to host a film screening and Q&A session with filmmaker Noemi Figueroa Soulet for the PBS award-winning documentary, “The Borinqueneers,” as part of Hispanic Heritage Month ...
The digital September 2024 issue of COMMERCE NJ Magazine is now available here. This month’s issue celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, including a conversation with Goya Foods’ Unanue brothers who share history on the company’s heritage since its founding in 1936 and notes on its ...
While many spent the COVID-19 lockdowns dreaming of what they might do when the world reopened, three friends, and avid home brewers, turned their aspirations into a reality. Bent Iron Brewing Company, Hamilton's first brewery, officially opened its doors in New Jersey last month with a ...
The first person in line for the Thursday morning Amazon Fresh grand opening in Lodi, NJ, arrived at 8 p.m. on Wednesday night.One Lodi resident and her son had set up camp chairs outside the newest Amazon store the previous night. She said it was a bit cold, but had a heavy coat and multiple ...
A Better Market, Paterson, NJ's first healthy corner store, is officially open at 215 Rosa Parks Blvd. This new local business is dedicated to providing fresh, locally sourced produce and goods, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and supporting local farmers and small businesses. The vision for A ...
New Jersey was ranked as the 3rd best state to live in 2024, according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states based on rankings in the following categories: affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. New Jersey ...
Leer en español Plans for a new development submitted to the Central Planning Board that include 1,008 residential units in two towers promise to bring new heights to Newark, NJ. The 51-story project is planned to have 427 units on one tower and 581 units in a second tower, said Daniel ...
Six New Jersey-based Chief Information Officers (CIOS) were recognized on the “Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know 2024” list, presented by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list, which includes 133 CIOs, was revealed in June and is based on nominations and editorial research. According to ...
Matrix New World Engineering (Matrix) has partnered with Great Ecology & Environments, Inc (Great Ecology), a full-service environmental and ecological services consulting firm. In addition, True Environmental has announced their acquisition of Great Ecology & Environments, Inc. Matrix ...
Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, NJ, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ - At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...
Realtor.com has unveiled its “2024 Hottest ZIP Codes in America” list and two New Jersey towns have landed in the ranking of the top 10 ZIP codes. This year’s ranking shows the concentration of buyer demand in affordable Midwest markets and well-located Northeast markets, Realtor.com reports.
Hackensack Meridian Health's (HMH) John Theurer Cancer Center has launced a new cancer risk and early cancer detection program, designed to better identify the risk of cancer in individuals and enable earlier diagnosis. The new program is offered at HMH's Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention ...
The Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University is hosting a Food Business Basics session for early-stage entrepreneurs on Sept. 25, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Rutgers EcoComplex, 1200 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, NJ, 08505. The event provides a unique opportunity for food ...
The Valley Hospital Foundation’s third annual Step Up for Valley virtual fitness challenge will take place from September 7-14, 2024. The proceeds from this week-long challenge will be donated to Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care to support advancements in cancer research. “Step Up ...
Conservatory Cannabis Co. opened in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, on August 17th, and according to owners Kayla Montoro and Jon Fleishman, they are bringing something "unmatched” to the retail community. "We're crafting a handpicked menu,” said Fleishman. “We want to bring everyone the best, not ...
The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library have partnered with Welcoming America to present a panel discussion at the East Brunswick Public Library to provide guidance to recent immigrants about how to start their own businesses. The ...
EverBank has formed an Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) division, following the merger of its Fund Finance and Specialty & Lender Finance businesses. This new division will be led by Jeff Johnston, EVP Head of Asset-Backed Finance, and will continue to build on the bank's wide range of capabilities ...
To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will be given a 25% ...
ACE Taekwondo, a new martial arts school in Livingston, NJ, celebrated its grand opening at 171 S. Livingston Avenue on Saturday with a commemorative ribbon cutting, where members of the Livingston Township Council welcomed owner Jay Jang to the community. Livingston Mayor Alfred Anthony led the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Cancer programs at several RWJBarnabas Health facilities, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, were recently granted Three-Year Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons ...
Bridgewater-Raritan High School alum Casey Murphy claimed a gold medal as a member of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. team defeated Brazil Aug. 10, 1-0, earning the team its fifth Olympic gold medal. Murphy is a 2014 graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High ...
M&T Bank has appointed Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending. In this new role, Kolluri is responsible for the development, oversight, and day-to-day management of the Affordable Housing vertical within M&T's Commercial Bank. Kolluri will execute M&T's affordable housing ...
On August 13, more than 100 shelter pets will depart from New Orleans and will be flown to Morristown, New Jersey, where they will be transported to local shelters to receive necessary medical care and evaluation and then be made available for adoption. This is according to Hill's Pet ...
