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November 5, 2018

NJEDA Begins Working with Innovation Challenge Winners to Advance Community-Focused Projects

TRENTON, N.J. (November 5, 2018) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today kicked off a series of meetings to begin working with the nine municipalities and counties that were awar…

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October 11, 2018

Governor Phil Murphy Announces New Program to Improve Access to Capital for Small Businesses

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September 21, 2018

​EDA Announces First Loan Approval Under New Premier Lender Partnership with ConnectOne Bank

Financing will Fuel Relocation of Wholesaler OEM Source from Brooklyn to Union County TRENTON, N.J. (September 21, 2018) – A recently-approved ConnectOne Bank loan with a New Jersey Economic Developm…

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August 29, 2018

​EDA Program Helps Two Women-Owned Passaic City Eateries Transform Vacant Properties into Thriving Businesses

TRENTON, N.J. (August 29, 2018) – A newly-opened restaurant on Lexington Avenue and a bakery on Market Street are the latest Passaic City businesses to make improvements to their facilities with suppo…

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August 15, 2018

Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Re-Establishing Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology

“Research with NJ” Database Showcasing New Jersey’s Scientific and Technological Expertise Also Launched NORTH BRUNSWICK –  Continuing his commitment to strengthen the Garden State’s innovation econo…

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August 1, 2018

EDA Creates New Office of International Trade and Investment to Drive Economic Growth

TRENTON, NJ (August 1, 2018) –  In support of Governor Phil Murphy’s stronger and fairer economic agenda, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today announced it has created a new Offic…

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July 25, 2018

Governor Murphy Announces Tools to Spur Innovation and Growth of High-Tech Firms

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July 16, 2018

​Momentum Builds on Camden’s Market Street with Support of EDA Small Business Grants

TRENTON, N.J. (July 16, 2018) – Several new small businesses will soon be adding to the resurgence of Market Street in Camden, once two property owners make improvements to five recently acquired prop…

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July 9, 2018

New Jersey Economic Development Authority and More Than 60 Partners Join Forces for Voice Summit July 24-26 at NJIT in Newark

The year’s largest voice-technology event sponsored by Amazon Alexa provides rare opportunity for developers and companies from across the state to get ahead of a fast-moving industry shift Illustrat…

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June 26, 2018

EDA Small Business Grant Program Helps Five Passaic County Businesses Make Improvements

TRENTON, N.J. (June 26, 2018) – Five Passaic County urban businesses are making improvements to their facilities with funding provided through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (EDA’s) B…

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June 13, 2018

New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force Issues Recommendations to Boost State’s Biotechnology Sector

TRENTON, N.J. (June 13, 2018) –The New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force today issued its final report of activities, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for legislation or administrative action …

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June 5, 2018

New Jersey Launches Research Portal to Drive Industry/Academic Collaboration

“Research with NJ” Showcased at BIO International New Jersey Pavilion Boston, MA – New Jersey unveiled a comprehensive database of scientific research from five prominent New Jersey universities this…

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May 11, 2018

EDA Board Action Advances Murphy Administration’s Vision for State’s Innovation Economy

TRENTON, N.J. (May 11, 2018) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved two actions to help nurture the growth of the State’s innovation economy. Echoing the pri…

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May 11, 2018

EDA to Partner with African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey to Increase Bonding Capacity for Small, Minority- And Women-Owned Businesses

and women-owned businesses to compete for state or federal government contracts.  The AACCNJ was selected following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which was the result of P.L. 2016,…

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April 11, 2018

Pasta Dal Cuore Owner Uses UCEDC Resources to Take Her Jersey City Restaurant and Pasta Factory to the Next Level

From left: Erich Peter, UCEDC Director of Training & Technical Assistance; Elena Cartagena, Pasta Dal Cuore; Tim Lizura, EDA President & Chief Operating Officer TRENTON, N.J. (April 11, 2018) – Entre…

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April 4, 2018

New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force Hears Testimony from Renowned Innovation Expert

TRENTON, N.J. (April 4, 2018) – The New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force convened yesterday to hear testimony from internationally recognized innovation expert Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister, President an…

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April 3, 2018

Ammon Labs Expands in Union County with Support from EDA and Provident Bank

Hires 50 New Employees, Plans to Add Services From left to right:  Alejandro Amador, Chief Operating Officer, Ammon Labs: Tejinder Gill, Vice President – Business Banking, Provident Bank; Tim Sulliva…

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February 14, 2018

ConnectOne Bank Joins Growing List of EDA Premier Lenders

TRENTON, N.J. (February 14, 2018) – As part of ongoing efforts to support small business growth in the State, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board yesterday approved New Jersey ba…

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February 14, 2018

Laurence M. Downes Named Chairman of EDA Board

TRENTON, NJ (February 14, 2018) –  Governor Philip D. Murphy today announced the designation of Laurence M. Downes as Chairman of the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA).  Mr….

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February 13, 2018

Tim Sullivan Named Chief Executive Officer of EDA

TRENTON, NJ (February 13, 2018) –  The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today voted to approve Tim Sullivan as the Authority’s next Chief Executive Officer. “As a highly r…

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February 12, 2018

EDA Support Helps Build Soho Studio’s New Jersey Presence

Fast Growing High-End Tile Provider Relocates to Burlington County Representative from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and TD Bank visited Soho Studio in Delanco today to raise awarenes…

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February 8, 2018

​State’s Leading Incubator Offers Rutgers Biomedical Students Insight into Non-Academic Careers

TRENTON, N.J. (February 8, 2018) – Active participants in the State’s biotechnology industry welcomed a group of more than 25 PhD and Post-Doctoral students from Rutgers, The State University of New J…

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January 29, 2018

New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force Hears Testimony from Academia and Industry

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (January 29, 2018) – The New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force convened last week to hear testimony from representatives in both academia and industry to help define the challenges…

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January 12, 2018

EDA Headquarters on West State Street Hosts Touring State Teen Arts Visual Exhibit

Public Invited to View Student Art Work Through January 26 A selection of art from the New Jersey State Teen Arts Touring Visual Arts Exhibit currently on display at the EDA. TRENTON, NJ (January 12…

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January 10, 2018

Atlantic City Firm Receives Small Business Grant for Improvements

Project Advances Under Program Designed to Help Businesses Capitalize on Local Economic Momentum TRENTON, NJ (January 10, 2018) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today announced the…

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December 21, 2017

Powerful Incentives Now Available through Grow NJ to Encourage Industry/Academia Research Collaboration

Trenton, NJ (December 20, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced today that, pursuant to P.L.2017, c.221, Grow NJ applications are now available that allow for increased…

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December 13, 2017

EDA Staff Dedicates Time to Revitalizing Local Community Through Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) staff volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton as part of the Christie Administration’s seventh annual “…

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December 12, 2017

Family-Owned CleanTex Expands in Irvington and Trenton

Industrial Linen and Laundry Service Provider to Create Hundreds of New Jobs TRENTON, N.J. (December 12, 2017) – CleanTex, a family-owned supplier of industrial linen services, was encouraged to expa…

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December 12, 2017

Family-Owned Manufacturer Considers Expansion in Vineland with EDA Support

Company’s New Northeast Presence Would Result in More Than 220 New Jobs TRENTON, N.J. (December 12, 2017) – Family-owned Pero Family Farms Food Company has been providing major food retailers in the …

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December 11, 2017

New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (December 11, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) last week hosted the inaugural meeting of the New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force at its Commercializati…

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December 6, 2017

New Jersey Partners with Elsevier, Academic and Industry Leaders to Increase Innovation Exchange

New Jersey Research Asset Database Set to Launch Early Next Year North Brunswick, N.J. – The State today hosted the inaugural meeting of the New Jersey Research Asset Database (RAD) Board of Advisors…

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December 6, 2017

Monmouth County-Based LugTrack Wins Coveted $50,000 Award to Support Growth in New Jersey

Funding Provided to Promising Technology Startup EDA Vice President, Technology and Life Sciences Kathleen Coviello with LugTrack Chief Financial Officer Denise Brouder TRENTON (December 6, 2017) – …

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December 1, 2017

EDA Joins Federal Reserve Bank on Tour of Port Newark Container Terminal

TRENTON, N.J. (December 1, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) joined Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley on Wednesday to tour Port Newark Container Termi…

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November 30, 2017

Snack Innovations Establishes New Home in Middlesex County

Manufacturer and Distributor of Better-for-You Snacks Creates Jobs at New Piscataway Headquarters TRENTON, N.J. (November 30, 2017) –  Family-owned Snack Innovations, a manufacturer, distributor, and…

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November 17, 2017

National Association Recognizes EDA as Distinguished State Development Finance Agency

TRENTON, N.J. (November 17, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) was honored last night with the Distinguished State Development Finance Agency Award at the Council of Developme…

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November 16, 2017

New Jersey Founders and Funders All Stars Event to Feature Panel of Successful NJ Entrepreneurs

Event Features Competition, Networking for Technology and Life Sciences Entrepreneurs TRENTON (November 16, 2017) –  An upcoming event designed to connect New Jersey entrepreneurs directly with inves…

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November 6, 2017

Over $46 Million to be Shared by 39 Emerging Companies through New Jersey Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program

TRENTON (November 6, 2017) – Continuing efforts to foster the growth of the State’s burgeoning technology industry, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced today that 39 companie…

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November 3, 2017

New Jersey Community Capital’s THRIVE South Jersey Honored for Support of Small Businesses and Communities

EDA-Supported Program Recognized for Progress Toward Driving Investment and Job Growth TRENTON, N.J. (November 3, 2017) – New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) was honored last week by the Southern New…

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October 17, 2017

Family-Owned Consumer Product Testing Company Establishes Permanent Home in Essex County with EDA Resources

Product Testing Lab Creates Jobs, Supports Global Companies From left to right, Lon Weiss, COO and Co-CEO, CPTC; Robert Frega, Senior Vice President, Bank of America; Monika Athwal, Business Developm…

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October 13, 2017

Reflik, Inc. First to Receive Support from NJ CoVest Fund

Financing Approved to Support Growth of Early-Stage Companies TRENTON, N.J. (October 12, 2017) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved the first investment u…

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