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September 28, 2011

HOW COMMUNITY BANKS ARE WOOING SMALL-BUSINESS CUSTOMERS

By Gwen Moran/Entrepreneur September 28, 2011 The small-business lending situation is a lesson in irony: Despite government efforts to spark more lending, uptake is down. In June, the SBA reported tha…

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September 28, 2011

FOUR N.J. BANKS GET $25 MILLION FOR SMALL BIZ LENDING

By Ed Beeson/Star-Ledger September 28, 2011 The U.S. Treasury announced today it doled out $25.6 million to four New Jersey community banks as part of an effort to drum up lending to small businesses….

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September 27, 2011

LT. GOVERNOR KIM GUADAGNO HELPS HONOR LEGISLATORS & BUSINESS ADVOCATES IN A.C.

By Rick Ritter/NBC40 September 27, 2011 ATLANTIC CITY- Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno helped the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce honor four legislators and three business advocates for their outstanding eco…

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September 27, 2011

5 NJ BANKS MAKE SANDLER O’NEILL “SM-ALL STAR” TEAM

By Richard Newman/The Record September 27, 2011 New Jersey had five banks this year on Sandler O’Neill & Partners’ annual list of 25 “Sm-All Star Banks,” which, in the New York City-based investment b…

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September 26, 2011

RETAIL VACANCY RATE IMPROVES IN NORTH, CENTRAL JERSEY

By Joan Verdon/The Record September 26, 2011 The retail vacancy rate in North and Central New Jersey improved slightly in July, coming in at 8.06 percent, the lowest rate since January, 2009, accordi…

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September 20, 2011

VIEW THE PRESENTATION GIVEN AT THE “BUILDING VITALITY” PANEL SESSION, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 AS PART OF THE GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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September 16, 2011

NOTICE OF FORT MONMOUTH ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY MEETING

A meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Freehold Agricultural Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ…

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September 15, 2011

FORT MONMOUTH ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY MARKS NEW BEGINNING

Christie Administration Reaffirms its Commitment to Economic Development for the Fort Property Eatontown, NJ (September 15, 2011) – The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) will pa…

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September 15, 2011

FLUITEC INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN NJ

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (September 12, 2011) – Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno recently met with Fluitec International and Fluitec NV to celebrate the company’s decision to consolidate its U.S. operations …

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September 7, 2011

N.J. STEPS IN TO HELP BUSINESSES HIT HARD BY IRENE

By Phil Gregory/88.3 WBGO FM September 7, 2011 New Jersey is taking action to help businesses recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is expan…

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September 6, 2011

EDA BOARD APPROVES TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF MAIN STREET BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HURRICANE IRENE-IMPACTED BUSINESSES

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September 6, 2011

LT. GOVERNOR MOVES FULL SPEED AHEAD TO PROMOTE JERSEY

By David Matthau/NJ 101.5 September 6, 2011 Even with all the recent financial uncertainty, Lut. Governor Kim Guadagno continues to cris-cross the Garden state, meeting with CEO’s and Corporate Big-W…

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August 29, 2011

NEW JERSEY TO HELP BUSINESSES, WORKERS HIT BY STORM

By Andrew Tangel/The Record August 29, 2011 Governor Christie’s office announced a series of measures Sunday night to assist businesses and employees hit hard by Hurricane Irene. The state will offer…

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August 26, 2011

STATE SEEKS INDUSTRY SUPPORT IN DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

TRENTON, N.J. (Aug. 9, 2011) – In support of the Christie Administration’s commitment to entrepreneurial development within the  technology industry, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA…

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August 25, 2011

CAPITAL ONE BANK RELEASES RESULTS OF ITS NATIONAL QUARTERLY SMALL BUSINESS BAROMETER SURVEY

BusinessWire August 25, 2011 Survey data for the second quarter of 2011 suggests an improved job outlook for small businesses MCLEAN, Va., Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Capital One Small Business …

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August 23, 2011

NEW JERSEY JUMPS HIGHER IN SURVEY OF BUSINESS FRIENDLY STATES

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY Newsworks August 23, 2011 A new study ranks New Jersey as one of the nation’s most friendly states for opening a new business. The study out of the University of Nebraska-Lincol…

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August 22, 2011

N.J. BUSINESSES PLAN MORE HIRING

By Kathleen Lynn/The Record August 22, 2011 New Jersey businesses plan to step up hiring over the next six months, a new survey by Capital One Bank found. At a time when the state’s unemployment rate…

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August 18, 2011

BPU LAUNCHES $20M ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

By Jared Kaltwasser/NJBIZ August 18, 2011 A new state pilot program aims to slash the energy bills of hospitals, manufacturers and other large energy consumers while helping to meet the state’s energ…

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August 18, 2011

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK CEO SAYS FINANCIAL CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING

By Beth Fitzgerald/NJBIZ August 18, 2011 It’s unlikely that the nation will fall back into a recession, William C. Dudley, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said Thursday in a speech to bu…

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August 9, 2011

NOTICE OF FORT MONMOUTH ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY MEETING

A meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Eatontown Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724….

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August 2, 2011

FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HELP TECH AND LIFE SCIENCES COMPANIES LEVERAGE ANGEL AND VENTURE FUND INVESTMENTS

TRENTON, N.J. (Aug. 2, 2011) – Governor Chris Christie announced today that funding is now available for technology and life sciences companies through three programs offered by the New Jersey Economi…

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August 1, 2011

INCENTIVES OFFER GATEWAY TO DEVELOPMENT

Devco chief says Urban Transit Hub tax credits powered by New Brunswick project By Andrew Kitchenman NJBIZ August 1, 2011 While Christopher J. Paladino has led New Brunswick Development Corp. throug…

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July 28, 2011

VERIZON FOUNDATION OFFERS $200,000 IN GRANTS TO NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS

PRNewswire July 28, 2011 NEWARK, N.J., July 28, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — New Jersey nonprofit organizations can compete for $200,000 in grants from the Verizon Foundation to support technology-based p…

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July 28, 2011

J&J HONORED FOR COMMITMENT TO BUSINESSES OWNED BY MINORITIES, WOMEN

By Melinda Caliendo NJBIZ July 28, 2011 Johnson & Johnson increased its purchases of goods and services from businesses owned by women or minorities by 24 percent between 2009 and 2010 — making it th…

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July 27, 2011

UNIVERSITY’S BUSINESS VENTURES PROGRAM SEEKS NJ BUSINESSES & NON-PROFITS

NJToday.net July 27, 2011 MADISON — Does your business need strategic advice to reach the next level? Would you like a fresh perspective about potential entrepreneurial strategies that can help your o…

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July 26, 2011

EDA EXCELLENCE

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July 26, 2011

GOVERNOR CHRISTIE TAKES ACTION TO SPUR JOB CREATION THROUGH EXPANDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Trenton, NJ – Continuing to act on his commitment to create jobs for New Jersey families, Governor Chris Christie today signed Senate Bill 2972 to expand job-creating tax incentives and provide an imm…

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July 24, 2011

SEA BOX CUTS RIBBON ON NEW HEADQUARTERS

By Todd McHale Burlington County Times July 24, 2011 CINNAMINSON — “It’s the American dream…” Turn an idea for a business into a multimillion-dollar company with plants across the globe. “I guess y…

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July 20, 2011

REGENERON MOVES NEW JERSEY OFFICES TO BASKING RIDGE

New site can accommodate 90 employees Tarrytown, NY (July 19, 2011) — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) today relocated the New Jersey–based members of its clinical drug development prog…

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July 18, 2011

EDA PROVIDES OVER $86 MILLION TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN 2010 AND OVER $23 MILLION TO DATE IN 2011

In 2010, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) provided over $ 86 million to 23 not-for-profit organizations.  This assistance leveraged over $100 million in capital investment and suppo…

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July 18, 2011

NEW PROGRAM OFFERS LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

TRENTON, N.J. (July 18, 2011) – Building on the Christie Administration’s commitment to a greener and more affordable use, management, and development of energy in the State, the New Jersey Economic D…

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July 17, 2011

BUSINESS OWNERS BAND TOGETHER, OFFER ADVICE

By Jessica Masulli New Jersey Herald July 17, 2011 No fees, no dues, just jeans and sneakers. That’s the motto Informal Small Business Owners Group (ISBOG) lives by, and the members don’t plan on chan…

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July 17, 2011

PAT LAFRIEDA, BUTCHER TO THE STARS, BRINGS BUSINESS TO NEW JERSEY

By Elisa Ung The Record July 17, 2011 You may have seen the names on menus: Valley Shepherd cheeses, Garden State Stout and Pat LaFrieda meats. What makes these sources so sought after by the area’s b…

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July 12, 2011

MORE PEOPLE ATTACK THE EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS IN SOUTH JERSEY BY STARTING THEIR OWN SMALL BUSINESSES

By Wallace McKelvey Atlantic City Press July 12, 2011 They lack the clout to sway votes in Congress or the savvy to set up tax shelters in the Cayman Islands. When they start up, there’s little fanfar…

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July 10, 2011

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES SURGE IN NORTH JERSEY AND STATE

By Alexander Macinnes The Record July 10, 2011 Women entrepreneurs in New Jersey outpaced the state’s overall rate of growth for new businesses between 1997 and 2007, reflecting a nationwide trend, a…

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June 29, 2011

N.J. TO LAUNCH $1.6M INITIATIVE AIMED AT CREATING JOBS, TRAINING

By Hugh R. Morley The Record June 29, 2011 New Jersey will next month launch a $1.6 million initiative to determine how best to create jobs and train workers in key industries, the state labor commis…

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June 27, 2011

STATE PROGRAM CONNECTS SMALL BUSINESSES AND BANKS FOR LOANS

By Joe Cutter NJ 101.5 June 27, 2011 A loan program underwritten by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority seeks to loosen the lending purse strings for small businesses. The program is calle…

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June 22, 2011

PROGRAM AIMS TO ASSIST EMPLOYERS

By Chris Bishop Burlington County Times June 22, 2011 President Barack Obama hailed small-business owners in May, calling them the backbone of the nation’s economy. Statistics vary, but according to …

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June 16, 2011

EDA CEO CAREN FRANZINI INTERVIEW WITH 1450 WCTC-AM ON AVAILABLE FINANCING FOR NEW JERSEY SMALL BUSINESSES

On May 31, 2011, EDA CEO Caren Franzini spoke with 1450 WCTC-AM about how small businesses in New Jersey can benefit from the Main Street Business Assistance Program.  To listen to the interview, plea…

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June 15, 2011

GOV. CHRISTIE TOUTS EFFORTS TO MAKE N.J. MORE BUSINESS FRIENDLY

By Ginger Gibson Star-Ledger June 15, 2011 PLAINSBORO — Gov. Chris Christie addressed a packed room full of business leaders from around the state tonight, highlighting the accomplishments of his adm…

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