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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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September 9, 2016

EDA Board Action Highlights Growth in Key Industry Sectors

TRENTON, N.J. (September 9, 2016) – Industries targeted for growth by the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) were highlighted today as the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) appr…

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August 9, 2016

​South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority Project Receives Preliminary Approval for Energy Resilience Bank Funding

TRENTON (August 9, 2016) – Continuing its commitment to help keep critical infrastructures operational during natural disasters, the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today …

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August 9, 2016

EDA Board Acts to Encourage Global Pharmaceutical Company Allergan to Expand in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (August 9, 2016) –The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) tax credits to encourage the global pharmaceutical company All…

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July 20, 2016

EDA Visits Aurora Multimedia Corporation in Monmouth County to Showcase Benefits of State Small Business Financial Resources

From left: Aurora Multimedia Corporation Production Manager Nick Reiser, Aurora Multimedia Corporation CEO Paul Harris; EDA President and Chief Operating Officer Tim Lizura TRENTON (July 20, 2016) – …

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July 20, 2016

World Business Lenders Celebrates Move to Jersey City

225 employees to be located in new corporate headquarters by end of 2016 TRENTON, N.J. (July 20, 2016) – World Business Lenders (WBL), a provider of short-term business loans, today celebrated the ne…

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July 14, 2016

State’s Manufacturing Sector Supported by Grow NJ Approvals

TRENTON, N.J. (July 14, 2016) – Five projects approved by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today for tax credits under the Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) Program are expecte…

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June 30, 2016

EDA Visits Riding High Farm in Monmouth County to Showcase State Financing Resources

From left: Melissa Orsen, CEO, EDA; Dennis Kahn, President, Riding High; Robyn Struz, Program Director, Riding High TRENTON, N.J. (June 30, 2016) – As part of the Economic Development Authority’s (ED…

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June 23, 2016

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June 6, 2016

UCEDC Offers Training for Small Business Owners across New Jersey

EDA-Supported Training Course Helps State’s Entrepreneurs Achieve Success TRENTON, N.J. (June 6, 2016) – Upcoming training programs offered in several areas of the State by not-for-profit economic de…

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May 13, 2016

EDA Board Action Encourages Growth in State’s Technology Sector

TRENTON, N.J. (May 13, 2016) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) tax credits to support the attraction and growth of companies i…

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May 4, 2016

EDA Connects 30+ Emerging Technology Companies with Investors during Fifth New Jersey Founders & Funders Event

Seamless Development’s Mathew Keister and Erin Marchon meet with Milestone Venture Partners’ Luke Page during NJ Founders and Funders. TRENTON (May 4, 2016) – Continuing its mission of fostering inno…

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May 2, 2016

Application Now Open for Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program

$60 Million Program Allows Eligible Companies to Sell Net Operating Losses for Capital TRENTON (May 2, 2016) – Continuing its commitment to fostering innovation and growing the State’s technology eco…

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April 12, 2016

EDA Approves Loan to Fuel Growth of Middlesex County-Based Biotech Startup

TRENTON, N.J. (April 12, 2016) – Furthering the State’s commitment to support biotechnology companies throughout their lifecycle, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved Adm…

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April 11, 2016

Small Businesses throughout New Jersey Benefit from EDA Programs

Range of State Resources Help Businesses Thrive TRENTON, N.J. (April 11, 2016) – As the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) continues its efforts to raise awareness of State resources ava…

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March 11, 2016

Sterling National Bank Approved as EDA Premier Lender Partner

TRENTON, N.J. (March 11, 2016) – As part of its continued efforts to support small businesses, the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved the designation of Sterli…

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March 1, 2016

EDA Welcomes Rutgers University Spinout Visikol as Newest Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies Tenant

Biotech Also Receives $500,000 Commitment from Foundation Venture Capital Group CCIT’s newest tenant, Rutgers University spinout startup Visikol, receives $500,000 commitment from Foundation Venture …

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February 9, 2016

Angel Investor Tax Credit Program Injects $125 Million in New Jersey Emerging Tech Companies

More than $51 Million Invested in 2015 TRENTON (February 9, 2016) – Over $125 million has been invested in New Jersey-based emerging technology and biotechnology businesses through the Angel Investor…

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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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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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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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