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TRENTON, N.J. (October 24, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking public input on a revised summary of proposed amendments to the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program rules. The summary of proposed amendments includes changes made by P.L. 2025, c. 81, signed into law on June 30, 2025.
WHAT: The revised current draft amendments can be found here. These are subject to change prior to review and consideration for approval by the NJEDA Board. If approved, the amendments will be published in the New Jersey Register for formal public comment as required by the Administrative Procedure Act.
WHEN: Feedback must be submitted through the NJEDA’s website by Monday, October 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Members will convene via conference call and Microsoft Teams only and plan to discuss and vote on the following matters:
INCENTIVES
FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
ITEM: Special Adoption and Concurrently Proposed New Rule Amendments for the Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program
ITEM: Studio Partner Designation
AUTHORITY MATTERS
ITEM: NJ BASE Program Approval
ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
ITEM: Approval of the Take Charge Program
ITEM: New Jersey Clean Energy Loan Approval
ITEM: NJIEF – Qualified Investment Approval
INCENTIVES
ASPIRE
ITEM: Carroll Street Rehab, Paterson, Passaic County
ITEM: Meadowlands Logistics Center LLC
CAFÉ
ITEM: Project Approval
BOARD MEMORANDA – FYI ONLY:
HDSRF Applications Approved Under Delegated Authority, Q2 2025
PUST Approved Under Delegated Authority, Q2 2025
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by calling in on the conference line or joining via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public will have an opportunity to speak during the public comment segment of the meeting.
The following conference number is provided:
CONFERENCE NAME: NJEDA BOARD MEETING
PARTICIPANT DIAL-IN NUMBER: 1-888-790-3708
PARTICIPANT ACCESS CODE: 7825427
The Microsoft Teams link, and the final Board Meeting Agenda can be found 48 hours prior to the meeting on our website: www.njeda.gov/
TRENTON, N.J. (October 22, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking public input on a revised summary of proposed amendments to the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program rules. The summary of proposed amendments includes changes made by P.L. 2025, c. 81, signed into law on June 30, 2025.
WHAT: The current draft amendments can be found here. These are subject to change prior to review and consideration for approval by the NJEDA Board. If approved, the amendments will be published in the New Jersey Register for formal public comment as required by the Administrative Procedure Act.
WHEN: Feedback must be submitted through the NJEDA’s website by Friday, October 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
“There was only one place that made sense to film a movie about Bruce Springsteen – the place where it all began, right here in New Jersey,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “From the Stone Pony to the Meadowlands, Springsteen’s career crisscrossed the state, eventually becoming an international sensation. Major productions like Deliver Me from Nowhere continue to create jobs, support small businesses, and fuel our economy. New Jersey’s growing film industry is delivering real economic impact and driving creative energy across the state.”
Since the state’s film tax credit program was reinstated by Governor Murphy in 2018, film production in New Jersey has surged. In 2024, in-state production spending from filmmaking hit $833 million, surpassing the previous record of $701 million in 2022. 556 productions filmed in New Jersey last year, hiring a total of more than 30,000 crew members, nearly doubling the number of crew hires from 2023.
During filming in New Jersey, the production hired 500 crew members and had an average daily spend of $1.3 million. The production spent $552,000 on lodging, $429,000 on catering, $1.7 million on extras, $79,000 on tolls, and $2.2 million on wardrobe.
Filming of ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’ at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford
“Deliver Me from Nowhere shines a spotlight on New Jersey’s rich culture and talent, and honors Bruce Springsteen’s unmatched legacy,” said NJMPTVC Executive Director Jon Crowley. “This film showcases our varied locations and deep talent pool and is a testament to why productions keep choosing the Garden State. New Jersey, the birthplace of film, is the industry’s future.”
‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’ filmed in Asbury Park, Bayonne, Chatham, Denville, East Rutherford, Freehold, Harding Township, Jersey City, Montague, Montclair, Mountain Lakes,Newark, Orange, Rahway, Rockaway, and Roseland.
A testament to the state’s versatility, New Jersey doubled as other locations across the country. Meadowlands Arena doubled as Riverfront Arena in Cincinnati and the LA Sports Arena. Central Restaurant and Konoz Restaurant, both located in Newark, doubled as restaurants in New York City, and Washington Street in Newark doubled as 8th Avenue in New York City. Nutria Alley in Newark doubled as Los Angeles’ Chinatown and Hunan Taste in Denville doubled as a Los Angeles Chinatown restaurant. Route 23 running through High Point State Park doubled as the Blue Ridge Mountains, which run from Georgia to Pennsylvania. An office building in Roseland, located at 105 Eisenhower Parkway, doubled as Memphis near Graceland. Lastly, a farm in Harding doubled as the Archer County Fair in Texas.
The reinstatement of the tax credit program has attracted hundreds of feature films, television shows, and digital media projects to New Jersey. In addition to individual productions, major studios like Netflix, 1888, and Lions Gate, have chosen New Jersey to build brick-and-mortar facilities, which will lead to permanent job creation and long-term economic growth.
About the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
The NJMPTVC, part of the NJEDA, is staffed by industry professionals and serves as a resource for production companies. The Commission promotes film and television production in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
WHAT: The Small Business Liquor License Grant Program, funded at $10 million, will provide up to $100,000 in grant funding to reimburse eligible small businesses that have purchased an inactive plenary retail consumption liquor license within the past 12 months, supporting the reactivation of over 1,300 inactive licenses. Forty percent of grant funding will be reserved for applicant businesses located in eligible Opportunity Zone census tracts.
WHO: Eligible applicants include small businesses and nonprofits. Applicants must own a previously Inactive Class C Plenary Retail Consumption License and have a purchase date within 12 months prior to application. NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) determines if the license was previously inactive.
WHEN: Applications will open on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Click here for full eligibility requirements and to apply.
An informational webinar will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Click here to register.
More than 550 productions filmed in NJ, spending $833M
TRENTON, N.J. (October 21, 2025) – The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), which is part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced today that overall in-state production spending from filmmaking hit $833 million in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $701 million in 2022. 556 productions filmed in New Jersey last year, hiring a total of more than 30,000 crew members, nearly doubling the number of crew hires from 2023.
The film industry has surged since Governor Phil Murphy reinstated the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program in 2018. The program, which has been extended to 2049, offers tax credits to film and digital media productions of up to 40 percent for expenses incurred. New Jersey’s competitive tax incentive program supported an increase of 41 percent in total qualified spend from 2023 to 2024, while film spending in other North American production hubs decreased or remained stagnant.
“New Jersey has solidified its place as a formidable leader in the national and international film industries,” said Governor Murphy. “Our tax incentive program has been impactful in bringing new movies, television shows, and major studios to the state, which has resulted in good-paying jobs and revitalized communities. The film industry is here to stay and the future of entertainment now runs through the Garden State.”
“2024 was another banner year for New Jersey’s film industry, welcoming hundreds of productions and hiring thousands of crew members, generating meaningful economic activity across the state,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “Governor Murphy’s vision to bring the film industry back to New Jersey has been achieved and we are on the radar of content creators everywhere. As we continue attracting productions and studios, it will lead to new job opportunities for residents and greater business for mom and pop shops.”
New Jersey was the backdrop for major productions in 2024, including Oscar-nominated ‘A Complete Unknown’ starring Timothée Chalamet and ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ starring Adam Sandler, the latter of which spent a record-breaking $152 million during its 64 days of filming in the state.
Other Made in NJ productions that filmed in 2024 include ‘The Housemaid’ starring Sydney Sweeney and Amada Seyfried, ‘The Beast in Me’ starring Claire Danes, ‘A House of Dynamite’ directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’, the Bruce Springsteen biopic.
“From beaches and farms to busy city centers and quiet suburban streets, New Jersey offers the perfect location for any production,” said NJMPTVC Executive Director Jon Crowley. “Our diverse locations and talent pool make New Jersey a top-tier destination for producers and directors. 2024 proved that New Jersey, the birthplace of film, is the industry’s future.”
In addition to individual productions filming in the state, studios are choosing New Jersey to expand their presence. After Netflix was designated as a Studio Partner and approved for Aspire awards by the NJEDA in 2024, the leading entertainment services company broke ground on its state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Monmouth earlier this year. 1888 Studios in Bayonne was designated as Film-Lease Partner Facility and approved for Aspire awards in 2024.
The NJMPTVC helps attract production work and supports filmmakers with all of their needs, including financial incentives, permits, regulations, production services, site selection and clearance. The Commission’s Film Ready New Jersey Program prepares communities to accommodate movie and television producers and effectively market themselves as film destinations, bolstering the state’s standing as a national leader in film and television production. There are now 43 designated Film Ready Communities across the state.
About the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
The NJMPTVC, part of the NJEDA, is staffed by industry professionals and serves as a resource for production companies. The Commission promotes film and television production in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
TRENTON, N.J. (October 21, 2025) – Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Scott Lechky has been appointed as the first Executive Director of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB). The NJGB, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NJEDA, aims to use climate-related investments and financial assistance to mobilize private capital to accelerate the adoption of clean energy, advance New Jersey’s climate goals, and reduce the cost of energy for all utility ratepayers in New Jersey.
“Establishing the New Jersey Green Bank has been a pivotal step in Governor Murphy’s continued push to meet the ongoing challenges of climate change,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “As the Executive Director of the New Jersey Green Bank, Scott Lechky will work to inject capital into the state’s clean energy economy and support green businesses and good-paying jobs in the energy sector. Additionally, the investments made by the NJGB will pave the way for a cleaner and healthier environment for our residents and future generations.”
Lechky has over two decades of experience in energy and energy infrastructure investing, investment banking, energy project development, and corporate and project finance. He was the Founder and Managing Partner of Andelis Infrastructure Partners, a broker dealer and investment management firm focused on advising clients and investing in early-stage opportunities in the energy transition sector. Prior to launching Andelis, Lechky was the Chief Financial Officer of OYA Solar, a community solar developer that successfully placed 38 Mega Watts (MW) of solar projects into operations in New York. Lechky previously held investment banking roles focused on power, utilities, and infrastructure with Credit Suisse, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Barclays, and energy infrastructure investment management roles at Antarctica Capital and Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo).
“From more violent storms to increased flooding, the effects of climate change have become all too familiar here in New Jersey,” said Chief Economic Transformation Officer Kathleen Coviello. “We are excited for Scott Lechky to join the New Jersey Green Bank, which is poised to support the Murphy Administration’s mission to combat climate change, transition to 100 percent clean energy, and strengthen our communities and economy for generations to come.”
“As the energy industry faces unprecedented demand growth in the coming years, I am excited to lead the New Jersey Green Bank in collaboration with key industry stakeholders that seek to diversify and decarbonize our energy sources,” said New Jersey Green Bank Executive Director Scott Lechky. “I am looking forward to establishing partnerships with private capital in support of technological innovation and the clean energy entrepreneurs that are delivering a lasting and positive impact on our environment, the economy and New Jersey communities.”
Lechky holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management with majors in Accounting and Analytical Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from the University of Alberta. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, Lechky will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the NJGB’s staff, programs, and mission execution. In addition, Lechky will serve as the public face of the NJGB with key partners and stakeholders. Importantly, Lechky will provide strategic leadership and guide the organization through its critical start‐up and early growth phase – recruiting a high-performing team with deep investment and clean energy expertise, overseeing the completion of its first investments, and securing additional capital to scale impact across New Jersey.
Established in April 2024, the NJGB is a component of the 2019 Energy Master Plan and Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 316, which directed the NJEDA to implement programs supporting building electrification through the NJGB. As a subsidiary of the NJEDA focused exclusively on climate investments, the NJGB is well-positioned to attract private capital, including funds from public-private partnerships, as has been the case with other Green Banks in the United States. The NJGB intends to facilitate the development of climate and clean energy capital markets in the state through new forms of financial support, such as warehousing and securitization products, that address underdeveloped or nonexistent capital markets for these investments.
About the NJEDA
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
TRENTON, N.J. (October 20, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from qualified entities on how to improve the Emerging Developers Grant Program, broaden eligibility, and better support small-scale developers. Originally launched in 2024, the program was created to help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity to expand their existing portfolio by providing grants of up to $250,000 for pre-development soft costs.
“Under Governor Phil Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey has expanded resources for small businesses and small-scale developers, eliminating barriers to capital and creating a more equitable economic landscape,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “With an expanded Emerging Developers Grant Program, the NJEDA will be better positioned to open pathways to vital capital for new developers, catalyzing economic opportunity in underserved communities and bolstering small businesses throughout the state.”
“The NJEDA continues to support Governor Murphy’s goal of creating a more inclusive and equitable economy in New Jersey by expanding opportunities for small businesses and residents of underserved communities,” said NJEDA Chief Community Development Officer Tai Cooper. “The next iteration of the Emerging Developers Grant Program will break down barriers to capital and resources for small-scale developers, resulting in projects that will transform communities and contribute to the vibrancy of our main streets.”
To date, the NJEDA has awarded 50 grants totaling more than $5.4 million to small scale-scale developers through the initial phase of the Emerging Developers Grant Program. This funding is helping new developers across the state expand their portfolios and access much-needed capital.
Gotta Go Gaming, based in Jersey City, utilized $250,000 in funding to cover critical soft costs for its Sci Tech and Esports Hub, paying for architectural designers, funding consulting fees, and covering interior decorating and design work. Gotta Go Gaming previously received support through the NJEDA’s Main Street Micro-Business Loan and the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program
“Without this support, many of these foundational elements would have been challenging to complete in a timely manner. Thanks to NJEDA’s assistance, we are well-positioned to bring this project to completion and to deliver on its vision for community impact,” said Gotta Go Gaming Chief Executive Officer John Robinson. “We greatly appreciate NJEDA’s commitment to supporting developers and community growth.”
MPMB Developers, based in Atlantic City, also received an award under the Emerging Developers Grant Program, which it used to complete an expanded storage facility for its bike rental business, create a much-needed trash and storage enclosure, and add a new residential unit. The project also received NJEDA funding through the Small Business Fund and the Small Business Improvement Grant Program.
“The critical funding provided by the NJEDA’s Emerging Developers Grant Program allowed us to expand North Beach Mini Golf and improve our services,” said MPMB Developers Co-Owner Nick Intrieri. “We look forward to continuing to serve the Atlantic City community and are grateful to the NJEDA’s commitment to supporting small-scale developers.”
While New Jersey has expanded resources for small-scale developers, access to capital continues to be a challenge due to predatory lending, excessive carrying costs, and predevelopment expenses. These deterrents in the development industry have created financial setbacks and limited portfolios for emerging development entities that do not have the capital to cover soft costs.
The NJEDA is interested in receiving comments, questions, and responses that will help the NJEDA better understand the scope and characteristics of access to capital and other forms of financing available to underserved real estate developers. Potential respondents may include, but are not limited to, applicants from the original Emerging Developers Grant Program, Community Development Finance Institutions, community development lending units of medium and large banks, state and local government entities, and other mission-based lenders. The RFI can be found here.
All questions concerning this RFI must be submitted in writing no later than November 5, 2025, via e-mail to: EmergingDevelopersRFI@njeda.gov. The subject line of the e-mail should state: “QUESTIONS-2025-264-RFI- Emerging Developers Program-Program Redesign and Expansion”. Answers to questions submitted will be publicly posted on the Authority’s website under the RFIs section on or around November 12, 2025.
All RFI responses must be submitted in writing no later than November 26, 2025, via e-mail to: EmergingDevelopersRFI@njeda.gov. The subject line of the e-mail should state: “2025-264-RFI-Emerging Developers Program-Program Redesign and Expansion”.
About the NJEDA
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Members of the public who wish to speak during the public comment segment of the meeting, pertaining to agenda items, may attend in person or call into the meeting by using the conference number, and are encouraged to call in prior to the meeting start time to avoid any delays.
The agenda can be found 48 hours prior to the meeting on the website: https://www.nj.gov/ccrc/
