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January 22, 2016

New Jersey Unemployment Falls to 5.1 Percent, Within 0.1 Percent of National Rate

News Release –  NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT New Jersey Unemployment Falls to 5.1 Percent, Within 0.1 Percent of National Rate 64,500 Private Sector Jobs Added in 2015 Rep…

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January 21, 2016

Spotlight on Executive-in-Residence: Loralyn Mears, PhD

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) recently unveiled its second group of Executive-in-Residence (EIR) appointees. These highly-skilled life sciences professionals will mentor and advi…

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January 19, 2016

Notice of CCRC Board Meeting

A meeting of the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation (CCRC) Board has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 10:00 am in the EDA Board Room, 36 West State Street, Trenton, NJ. A copy of…

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January 14, 2016

Princeton-Based Edison Partners Helps Technology Businesses Grow in the Garden State

Edison Partners Managing Partner Chris Sugden addresses the audience at Edison’s 2015 CEO Summit. TRENTON (January 14, 2016) – Edison Partners enters 2016 at an exciting point in its history. The in…

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Press Release
January 12, 2016

State’s Manufacturing Sector Boosted by EDA Board Action

TRENTON, N.J. (January 12, 2016) – Action taken by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today under the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program (Grow NJ) includes projects that …

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January 7, 2016

Spotlight on Executive-in-Residence: Gary Esterow

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) recently announced the selection of the second group of Executive-in-Residence (EIR) appointees. This group of highly-skilled life sciences professi…

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January 5, 2016

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the EDA offices at 36 West State Street, Trenton. A copy of the propos…

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December 22, 2015

Cancer Genetics, Inc. Continues to Deliver on Its Bench to Bedside Mission With EDA Support

Company’s Chief Financial Officer Ed Sitar (pictured above) Named 2015 “CFO of the Year” By NJBIZ When it comes to treating cancer, early detection and a personalized treatment plan can be critical. …

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December 18, 2015

EDA Community Challenge Supports Wide Range of Organizations

Trenton, N.J., (December 18, 2015) – In the spirit of the Christie Administration’s Season of Service, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) launched its own internal initiative to help …

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December 17, 2015

EDA Appoints Second Round of Executives-in-Residence to Mentor Emerging Companies at Life Sciences Incubator

TRENTON (December 17, 2015) –The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today announced that five highly-qualified individuals have been selected to serve as its second group of Executives-in…

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December 16, 2015

EDA Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County as Part of Christie Administration’s Season of Service

From left to right:  Tim Lizura, EDA President and Chief Operating Officer; Annie Fox, Resource Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County; Maureen Hassett, Senior Vice President, …

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December 10, 2015

CCIT Tenants Benefit from Guidance of Advisory Board

Under the direction of Co-Chairs John Pennett (left) and Dr. K. Stephen Suh (right), the CCIT Advisory Board offer guidance to tenant companies on a wide range of topics. TRENTON (December 10, 2015) …

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Press Release
December 8, 2015

Support of Industries Targeted for Growth Continues at December EDA Board Meeting

TRENTON, N.J. (December 8, 2015) – Three projects approved today by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) for Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) tax credits will contribute to moment…

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December 3, 2015

Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer (NOL) Program & Other State Resources Help Gold Group Enterprises Reach New Heights

Gold Group Enterprises CEO Bob Gold shares his insights on customer engagement. TRENTON (December 3, 2015) – With an online presence becoming more and more critical to the success of businesses, Clar…

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December 3, 2015

EDA CEO Melissa Orsen Volunteers With the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey at After School Program

Trenton, N.J., (December 3, 2015) – As part of the Christie Administration’s fifth annual “Season of Service” campaign, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) CEO Melissa Orsen volunteered ye…

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December 2, 2015

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the EDA offices at 36 West State Street, Trenton. A copy of the propos…

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Press Release
November 24, 2015

EDA CEO Visits Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County to Highlight State Financing Resources

Supports State’s Small Business Awareness Initiative From left to right are Lori Leonard, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County; Melissa Orsen, CEO, New Jersey Economic Develo…

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November 24, 2015

EDA-Supported Akers Biosciences Broadens Global Reach of Proprietary Medical Testing Devices

Akers Biosciences Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Dr. Raymond Akers, Jr. TRENTON (November 24, 2015) – Gloucester County-based Akers Biosciences greatly expanded its global reach earlier this month…

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November 19, 2015

NJIT’s Judith Sheft Fosters Collaborative Environment for Next Generation of New Jersey Innovators

Sheft Among 25 Honored for Role in New Jersey’s Economy TRENTON (November 19, 2015) – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb is Judith Sheft’s fa…

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November 17, 2015

Visit to Tri-Power Consulting in Morris County by EDA CEO Highlights State Resources for Small Businesses

Supports State’s Small Business Awareness Initiative Anthony LaRosa, Principal, Tri-Power Consulting; Melissa Orsen, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority; Robert Mastice, Principal, Tri-Pow…

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November 13, 2015

State Support of Technology Sector Highlighted at Economic Development Authority Board Meeting

TRENTON, N.J. (November 13, 2015) –The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved an array of projects that will contribute to the growth of the State’s technology sec…

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November 6, 2015

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the EDA offices at 36 West State Street, Trenton. A copy of the propos…

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November 5, 2015

New Jersey Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer (NOL) Program Provides Funding to Over 40 Emerging Technology & Biotechnology Companies

TRENTON (November 5, 2015) – Continuing its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging technology and biotechnology companies in the Garden State, the New Jersey Economic Development A…

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October 29, 2015

EDA President/COO Tim Lizura Appears on WABC’s Talkin’ Jersey City to Discuss Incentives Available to Businesses in Jersey City

Click here for EDA President/COO Tim Lizura’s Interview with WABC’s Talkin’ Jersey City Regarding Incentives Available to Businesses in Jersey City…

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October 29, 2015

State Resources Help Newark-based Simphotek Aid World’s Leading Cancer Centers

Simphotek Co-Founder Mary Potasek speaks with investors at the October 27 Founders & Funders event. TRENTON (October 29, 2015) –Optics software and hardware developer Simphotek is a small New Jersey …

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October 28, 2015

Cheers! Popular N.J. craft brewery set for expansion

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October 27, 2015

EDA Hosts Latest New Jersey Founders & Funders Event to Connect Emerging Technology Companies with Investors

OceanTailer Co-Founders Gil Bar Lev (left) and Ralph Castro meet with Edison Partners Associate James Hill during a session at the New Jersey Founders and Funders event. TRENTON (October 27, 2015) – …

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October 22, 2015

With EDA Support, Co-Working Space Indiegrove Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Facility in Jersey City

Co-working space Indiegrove hosts ribbon cutting at its newly expanded facility. From left: EDA Senior Venture Officer Kamran Hashmi, Indiegrove Founder Zahra Amanpour, EDA Technology & Life Sciences …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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October 19, 2015

EDA President Visits Atlantic Highlands Carton Brewing to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

Councilman Peter Doyle, Atlantic Highlands; Augie Carton, Co-Owner, Carton Brewing; and Tim Lizura, President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority Drives New Small Business …

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Press Release
October 15, 2015

Tech and Life Sciences Sector Job Creation, Private Investment Highlighted at EDA Board Meeting

TRENTON, N.J. (October 15, 2015) – Continuing its commitment to drive job creation and private investment within New Jersey’s vibrant technology sector, the Board of the New Jersey Economic Developmen…

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October 14, 2015

Fast-Growing CCIT Graduate GENEWIZ Thrives in the Garden State

Co-Founder Honored with New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Award GENEWIZ Co-Founder Dr. Steve Sun honored with the George Perrott Macculloch Award for Leadership at the Third Annual New Jersey Immigra…

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October 9, 2015

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the EDA offices at 36 West State Street, Trenton. A copy of the propo…

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October 8, 2015

FieldView Solutions Helps Major Financial Institutions & Technology Providers Keep Critical Infrastructure in Place during Storms

TRENTON (October 8, 2015) – As storms barreled up the East Coast last week, businesses scrambled to make sure their information technology (IT) infrastructure remained intact. Many of these organizati…

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