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October 12, 2017

Participants in EDA’s New Jersey Founders and Funders “All-Stars” to Compete for $50,000 Award

Event Features Competition, Networking for Technology and Life Sciences Entrepreneurs TRENTON (October 12, 2017) – The stakes have been raised for competitors in the New Jersey Economic Development A…

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October 10, 2017

Accelerated Path to FDA Approval Subject of Upcoming Panel at CCIT

Life Sciences Experts to Discuss 505(b)(2) Pathway TRENTON (October 10, 2017) –  An alternate path to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval that is gaining popularity will be the focus of a pan…

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October 10, 2017

Small Business Grants Offered by State Create Opportunities for Passaic and Paterson Businesses

TRENTON, NJ (October 10, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Cities of Passaic and Paterson have announced two new programs that will provide grants to street level bus…

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October 3, 2017

State Offers Small Business Grants as Complement to Trenton Economic Development Initiatives

TRENTON, NJ (October 3, 2017) – The availability of two new programs that will provide grants to street level businesses in designated commercial areas of Trenton and other Garden State Growth Zones (…

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September 20, 2017

Flame Cut Steel Establishes New Home in Irvington

EDA Visit Highlights Its Portfolio of Lending Programs to Support Small Business Growth Pictured, from left: Tim Lizura, EDA President & Chief Operating Officer; Ken Hart, EDA Business Development Of…

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September 14, 2017

EDA Board Action Encourages Growth in Advanced Manufacturing

TRENTON, N.J. (September 14, 2017) –  Projects approved today by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) will add to momentum already underway in the State’s advanced manufact…

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September 13, 2017

State to Lead Effort to Bring Amazon HQ2 to New Jersey

New Jersey Partnership for Action to Oversee Coordinated, Comprehensive Response to RFP TRENTON, N.J. (September 13, 2017) –  With the opportunity to bring 50,000 jobs and billions of dollars of priv…

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August 29, 2017

EDA Launches NJ CoVest Fund to Provide Seed Capital to Early Stage Companies

TRENTON, N.J. (August 29, 2017) – Emerging technology and life sciences companies can now apply for seed capital through the new NJ CoVest Fund, offered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authorit…

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August 23, 2017

Billtrust Commits to Expand in New Jersey, Create 200 New Jobs

TRENTON, N.J. (August 23, 2017) – Billtrust, a payment cycle management software company, today announced a decision to expand its operations and workforce in New Jersey, following approval of Grow Ne…

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August 17, 2017

EDA to Make Additional Lab Space Available for State’s Growing Biotechnology Companies

TRENTON (August 17, 2017) –  The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today announced it will again expand its successful incubator program with the creation of the Biotechnology Developmen…

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July 13, 2017

Nuts.com Chooses to Grow in New Jersey, Double Workforce in the State

TRENTON, N.J. (July 13, 2017) – Following approval of Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) tax credits by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board today, Nuts.com announced its decision to expan…

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July 12, 2017

Christie Administration Bolsters Atlantic City Recovery with Programs to Grow Small Businesses

TRENTON, NJ (July 12, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Authority (EDA) today joined with Atlantic City to announce the availability of two new programs that will provide grants to street level business…

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July 6, 2017

Union County-Based All Towns Brake and Auto Center Fueled by EDA Support

Pictured, from left: Justin Zoleta, Technician; Andrew Recio, Lead Technician/Manager/Service Advisor; Jorge Recio, Owner/Service Advisor TRENTON, N.J. (July 6, 2017) – As a one-stop preventative mai…

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June 22, 2017

Ideal Location, Unique State Resources Give Enteris BioPharma Advantage in Global Marketplace

Enteris CEO Joel Tune presents at BIO International Convention, June 21, 2017. TRENTON (June 22, 2017) – This week’s BIO International Convention gave leaders from New Jersey’s vast life sciences eco…

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June 13, 2017

BB&T Pavilion Remains Critical Partner in Camden’s Revival

TRENTON (June 13, 2017) – With a comprehensive economic development strategy that continues to attract new businesses and visitors to Camden, BB&T Pavilion has remained a critical partner in the City’…

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May 31, 2017

EDA-UCEDC Partnership Helps Union County Entrepreneur Launch Artists’ Haven

Creative Space in Garwood Offers Art Studios, Classes, and Summer Camps From left: Maureen Tinen, President, UCEDC; Melissa Orsen, CEO, EDA; Sharon Reed, Owner, South Avenue Arts TRENTON, N.J. (May …

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May 24, 2017

EDA-Bank Partnership Helps ICF Mercantile Bring Overseas Manufacturing into New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (May 24, 2017) – For over 30 years, small business ICF Mercantile has been operating as a distributor of fiber, yarn and fabrics for a broad range of industrial, textile and apparel chal…

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April 27, 2017

EDA’s Latest New Jersey Founders & Funder Event Connects More than Two Dozen Early-Stage Companies with Seasoned Investors

Mid-Atlantic Bio Angels Investor Yaniv Sneor and his son LeeDar Sneor meet with Biotech Support Group LLC during today’s New Jersey Founders & Funders (From left: Yaniv Sneor, LeeDar Sneor, Matt Kuruk…

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April 26, 2017

​Following EDA-Supported Expansion, Jersey City’s Indiegrove Sustains Expanded Community of Entrepreneurs

EDA CEO Melissa Orsen (left) and EDA Tech and Life Sciences Director Kathleen Coviello (right) meet with Indiegrove Founder Zahra Amanpour (middle) and discuss how EDA support has helped the coworking…

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April 13, 2017

EDA to Fill Market Need for Seed-Stage Capital through NJ CoVest Fund

Fund to Help New Innovative New Jersey Technology and Life Science Companies Thrive TRENTON, N.J. (April 13, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today announced the creation o…

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Press Release
March 16, 2017

​Energy Resilience Bank Helps Four Hospitals Advance Vital Infrastructure Projects

TRENTON (March 16, 2017) – Taking steps to help keep critical infrastructures operational during outages, the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today granted preliminary app…

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March 16, 2017

Economic Opportunity Act Encourages Small Business Growth in Trenton and Atlantic City

TRENTON (March 16, 2017) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved two projects through the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program (Grow NJ) that illustrate how the…

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March 6, 2017

State Support Helps Family-Owned DG and Sons Expand Operations in Bergen County

Mechanic, DG and Sons TRENTON, N.J. (March 7, 2017) – Following a 40-year career as an automobile and diesel repair technician, entrepreneur Dennis Galloway founded Rochelle Park-based DG and Sons in…

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February 27, 2017

Food Companies Leverage EDA Resources and State’s Unique Assets to Support Growth

TRENTON, N.J. (February 27, 2017) –  During her keynote address at today’s Annual Conference of the New Jersey Food Processors Association (NJFPA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) Chie…

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February 14, 2017

EDA Creates Programs to Enhance Commercial Corridors in Garden State Growth Zones

TRENTON, N.J. (February 14, 2017) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) acted today to expand support of small business growth in Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZs) through…

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January 31, 2017

EDA Welcomes Celmatix Clinical Laboratories to CCIT

Celmatix Clinical Laboratories Lab Supervisor LisaMarie Ross prepares DNA samples for testing. North Brunswick, N.J. (January 31, 2017) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today ann…

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January 11, 2017

New Jersey Small Businesses Benefit from Customized Financing Solutions Offered by EDA

State Resources Support Small Business Expansion TRENTON, N.J. (January 11, 2017) –  The growth of many small- and mid-sized businesses throughout New Jersey was supported in 2016 by tailored financi…

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December 14, 2016

EDA Returns to Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County as Part of Christie Administration’s Season of Service

(left to right) Maureen Hassett, Tim Lizura and Lori Matheus of the EDA, Annie Fox, Resource Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity Burlington County, Fred Cole and Melissa Orsen, EDA. For the sec…

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December 13, 2016

Manufacturing Sector Benefits from EDA Board Action

TRENTON, N.J. (December 13, 2016) –  Three manufacturing sector projects expected to create a total of 390 new jobs were approved today by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (E…

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December 13, 2016

EDA to Launch Expanded Real Estate Impact Fund to Foster Revitalization of Underutilized Sites

TRENTON, N.J. (December 13, 2016) – To stimulate the redevelopment of underutilized properties and catalyze future development opportunities in strategic urban areas, the Board of the New Jersey Econo…

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December 13, 2016

​EDA Supports Growth of Artificial Intelligence Marketing Technology Company in Jersey City

TRENTON (December 13, 2016) – Continuing its commitment to bolster the Garden State’s dynamic technology sector, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) acted today to support the growth o…

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December 9, 2016

EDA CEO Volunteers with Isles, Inc. to Clean Up Roberto Clemente Park in Trenton

Deputy Director of Community Planning, Isles, Inc. Trenton, N.J., (December 9, 2016) – As part of the Christie Administration’s sixth annual “Season of Service” campaign, New Jersey Economic Developm…

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December 8, 2016

Fast-Growing SLT Foods Uses EDA Resources to Establish Permanent Home in South Brunswick

Pictured above: EDA Chief Executive Officer Melissa Orsen and SLT Foods Logistics & Warehouse Manager Sanjay Patel TRENTON (December 8, 2016) – What started with a vision to bring rice from India to …

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November 29, 2016

Bicycle Retailer Uses EDA Resources to Support Strategic Expansion in New Jersey

From left: Bike Ahead Co-Owner Leib Lefkowitz, EDA President/Chief Operating Officer Tim Lizura, Bike Ahead Co-Owner Jacob Lefkowitz, Two River Community Bank Business Development Officer Jeffrey Zatt…

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November 17, 2016

Small Businesses throughout New Jersey Benefit from EDA Programs

TRENTON, N.J. (November 17, 2016) – Reaffirming the State’s commitment to supporting small businesses and not-for-profits, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today announced the appro…

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November 16, 2016

EDA Releases RFQ For Purchase And Development Of Most Valuable Real Estate In North Camden

TRENTON (November 16, 2016) – Boasting views of the Philadelphia skyline and approximately 8.75 acres of prime developable land, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today released a Re…

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October 26, 2016

EDA Hosts New Jersey Founders & Funders Event to Connect Entrepreneurs to Investors

Investors and entrepreneurs at EDA’s Founders & Funders event listen to presentations in preparation for one-on-one meetings. TRENTON (October 26, 2016) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authorit…

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October 17, 2016

EDA Funding to Help Software Firm Expand Product Line

From left:  Tayrex Co-Owner Frank Tayar, EDA Chief Executive Officer Melissa Orsen, Tayrex Co-Owner Eric Tayar. TRENTON (October 17, 2016) – Software and consulting firm Tayrex Corporation was founde…

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October 12, 2016

Hudson Community Enterprises Helps Break Down Barriers to Employment

EDA President and Chief Operating Officer Tim Lizura and Hudson County Enterprises President Joseph Brown observe HCE employees at work TRENTON (October 12, 2016) – With the goal of creating new jobs…

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October 3, 2016

40 Emerging Companies Share More Than $35 Million through New Jersey Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program

The NOL Program has helped Agile Therapeutics secure funding to support operations during its IPO process.  Al Altomari, President and Chief Executive Officer of Agile Therapeutics, is pictured above….

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