NOTICE OF SPECIAL NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 8/20/2026

A Special Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Members will convene via conference call and Microsoft Teams only, to discuss and vote on the following matters:

AUTHORITY MATTERS

ITEM: MOU with NJ Innovation Authority for Technology Initiatives

STRATEGIC INNOVATION CENTER

ITEM: Life Sciences Fund Investment

CLEAN ENERGY

ITEM: Modifications to the Take Charge Program

ITEM: NJ Cool Pilot Program Phase 2

CAFÉ

ITEM: Madison Asbury Retail LLC: Asbury Park Convention Hall Music & Performance Venues Restoration, Revitalization & Modernization, Asbury Park

DIGITAL MEDIA TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

ITEM: NBA Properties, Inc. FY24

ITEM: Audible, Inc. FY23

ASPIRE

ITEM: Notice of Final Adoption of the July 2025 Specially Adopted and Concurrently Proposed Rules to the Aspire Program (N.J.A.C. 19:31V)

ITEM: 533 Main St LLC (Applicant), NSI Aspire LLC (Co-Applicant) – Modification – (East Orange, Essex County)

BOARD MEMORANDA – FYI ONLY

• Credit Underwriting Delegated Authority Approvals, August 2026

• Real Estate Delegated Authority August 2026

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 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

PARTICIPANT DIAL-IN NUMBER:       1-888-790-3708

PARTICIPANT ACCESS CODE:             7825427

Members of the public are encouraged to call in prior to the time the meeting is scheduled to begin to avoid any delays.

The agenda can be found 48 hours prior to the meeting on our website: https://www.njeda.gov. 

The meeting will also be recorded and posted to the NJEDA website shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.