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Government

New Jersey State House in Trenton

Murphy taps Berliner to lead NJ-Israel Commission

Josh Berliner succeeds Andrew Gross, who left the position last year for a role at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Contract

US Attorney for NJ joins national procurement strike force

The federal collective of 38 agencies and officers combats antitrust crimes and related fraudulent schemes.

Open sign

New Jersey unveils Small Business Manual

The new tool offers information and guidance for establishing, maintaining and expanding your enterprise in the state.

Film studio

NJEDA awards $9.5M for film studio development projects

Five grantees received awards to support improvements in Jersey City, Carteret, East Brunswick and Egg Harbor City.

Pills

Novel Labs reaches $2.25M settlement over opioid mishandling

The agreement with the Somerset-based pharmaceutical manufacturer resolves allegations it violated the Controlled Substances Act.

Investment

NJEDA approves NJ Green Bank, $7M workforce grant program

Both initiatives pertain to the Murphy administration’s ambitious clean-energy goals and will help create and prepare for jobs in the sector as well as catalyze activity around the state.

Retirement plan

State launches retirement savings pilot program

RetireReady NJ will provide private sector businesses with 25 or more workers the opportunity to help save for post-employment via payroll deductions to a Roth or Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

From left, Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli listens as incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, speaks during a gubernatorial debate at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall on Oct. 12, 2021, in Glassboro

Jack’s back: Ciattarelli officially enters 2025 gubernatorial race

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli fell just short in the 2021 election, losing to Gov. Phil Murphy by just 3 points. He has vowed to run again.

“We are here today to celebrate doing business in the State of New Jersey,” said New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken as he kicked off the 2024 ReNew Jersey Business Summit and Expo, which took place at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City March 26-27.

Chamber summit examines NJ’s business landscape, potential and challenges

The annual event brought together business and government leaders and other notable stakeholders with a robust set of panel discussions, an exhibitor hall and networking for more than 900 attendees and 100 exhibitors, along with some 50 speakers.

Regina Egea, the longtime president of the Garden State Initiative, is taking on the role as chairman of the GSI board of directors. - PROVIDED BY GSI

GSI taps Lane as next president; Egea becomes board chair

Garden State Initiative announced longtime President Regina Egea as chairman of the board of directors, while policy director Audrey Lane was named her successor.

On April 2, 2024, Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch (second from left) toured state officials and other stakeholders, including Gov. Phil Murphy (right), through the shuttered Forum Theater.

Revitalization of Metuchen’s Forum Theater sets stage for new arts district (photos)

Renovations to downtown’s historic Forum Theater, opened in 1928, aim to engage, enrich and educate residents and visitors to the Brainy Borough.

Business people

NJEDA seeks input for statewide employee ownership program

The governor proposed a $6 million annual allocation to expand EOPs. To help build the initiative, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority issued an RFI April 1.