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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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >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 …
Read More >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…
Read More >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…
Read More >SMALL BUSINESSES IN UNION COUNTY HAVE ACCESS TO LINE OF CREDIT PROGRAM THANKS TO UCEDC
Suburban News June 14, 2011 Growing a small business requires ready access to capital, but conventional lending sources are often out-of reach for start-ups and many existing operations. Now, thanks t…
Read More >LT. GOVERNOR KIM GUADAGNO HELPS DEDICATE GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS FOR WATSON PHARMACEUTICALS IN PARSIPPANY
Trenton, NJ – Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno on Thursday reinforced New Jersey’s reputation as a leader in the pharmaceuticals field by helping Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. formally dedicate its global corp…
Read More >NEWARK SMALL BUSINESS CENTER TO OFFER AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE, TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP
By Stacy Jones Star-Ledger June 6, 2011 Hans Goff’s political consulting firm is taking off, but working from home and taking calls on his personal cell phone doesn’t make him feel like much of a leg…
Read More >NEW JERSEY LAUNCHES NEW GREEN GROWTH CAPITAL FUNDING PROGRAM
the Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund (EIGGF). This program is funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and offers growth capital loans to assist New Jersey clean technology compani…
Read More >NEW JERSEY OFFERS $60 MILLION THROUGH EDA PROGRAM TO GROW TECH/BIOTECH INDUSTRY
Companies have until June 30, 2011 to Submit Applications TRENTON, N.J. (May 17, 2011) – Supporting the Christie Administration’s commitment to economic development and job growth, the New Jersey Ec…
Read More >DANISH BIOTECH CUTS RIBBON ON U.S. HEADQUARTERS BUILDING IN NORTH BRUNSWICK
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Read More >RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF BAYER HEALTHCARE’S EAST COAST OPERATIONS REAFFIRMS POSITIVE IMPACT OF CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION’S POLICIES
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Read More >CCIT TENANT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS KAUFMANN FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING POSTDOCTURAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
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Read More >STATE LOAN WILL HELP SUPPORT GOALS OF RIDING HIGH FARM
Allentown Examiner March 17, 2011 Riding High Farm has secured a state loan to support its programming for the disabled. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) granted the $290,000 loan …
Read More >INCREASING CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO SPUR JOB CREATION, EDA-UCEDC PARTNERSHIP REACHES LENDING MILESTONE IN 2010
UCEDC partnership today announced closing over $1 million in loans in 2010. This represents one of UCEDC’s highest levels of annual lending since launching its first financing program in 1981. The str…
Read More >CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES CONTINUE TO ATTRACT COMPANIES TO THE GARDEN STATE AS NEW JERSEY WELCOMES ALICE + OLIVIA BY STACEY BENDET TO SECAUCUS
TRENTON, N.J. (Feb. 2, 2011) – The Christie Administration’s commitment to bring more companies and jobs to the Garden State was enhanced with the addition of alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet to its ne…
Read More >PRIVATE-PUBLIC COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION AND PNC BANK SUPPORTS SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES WITH GUARANTEED LOANS
PNC Bank and New Jersey Economic Development Authority Announce $50 Million for Job Creation Fund TRENTON, N.J. (Feb. 1, 2011) – In line with Governor Chris Christie’s efforts to spur job creation an…
Read More >SCHAR, EUROPE’S #1 IN GLUTEN-FREE FOOD, BREAKS GROUND ON FIRST U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN LOGAN TOWNSHIP
From L-R – Lorenz Kofler, Executive Director, Production, Dr. Schär Srl; Hannes Berger, CEO, Schar USA Inc.; Paul Altieri, Director of US Manufacturing, Schar USA Inc.; Donna George, President and COO…
Read More >SIX COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PROJECTS APPROVED BY EDA
TRENTON, N.J. (Dec. 3, 2010) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) has approved over $15.1 million in funding for six projects under the Clean Energy Solutions ARRA Combined Heat and P…
Read More >FT. MONMOUTH WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TINTON FALLS, N.J. (November 4, 2010) – The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) today announced that Bruce Steadman has been selected as the Authority’s Executive Director. Steadm…
Read More >NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE ANNOUNCES UP TO $15 MILLION FOR NEWARK
or immigrant-owned businesses weather transit corridor construction; and to forge planning and investment strategies that catalyze neighborhood-led development, link residents with job opportunities, …
Read More >UNITED SILICON CARBIDE, INC. CELEBRATES NEW HEADQUARTERS IN MONMOUTH JUNCTION
TRENTON, N.J. (October 5, 2010) – At a grand opening celebration held today, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno joined with United Silicon Carbide, Inc. (USCI) and other state and local officials to cel…
Read More >BOARD CREATED TO REVITALIZE FORT MONMOUTH HOLDS INAUGURAL MEETING
TINTON FALLS, N.J. (September 28, 2010) – The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), created by a new law signed by Governor Chris Christie in August of this year, met today for its …
Read More >PINNACLE FOODS GROUP CELEBRATES EXPANSION IN CHERRY HILL
Leading Producer, Marketer and Distributor of Branded Food Products to Create 90 New Jobs from l-r: Debra DiLorenzo, Executive Director, Southern NJ Chamber of Commerce; Caren Franzini, CEO, NJ Econom…
Read More >NEW JERSEY LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO ADVANCE COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PROJECTS IN THE STATE
ARRA-Funded Program Supports CHP Facility Installation and Upgrade Projects Trenton, N.J. (September 13, 2010) – Financing is now available from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) thr…
Read More >EDEN AUTISM SERVICES PLANS EXPANSION AT FORRESTAL VILLAGE
By Abby Greene Trenton Times August 24, 2010 PLAINSBORO — Officials at Eden Autism Services said yesterday they’d lined up the necessary $16 million in funds to create a school and headquarters compl…
Read More >GOVERNOR CHRISTIE SIGNS LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE FORT MONMOUTH ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY
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Read More >THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AWARDS FUNDING TO EDGE THERAPEUTICS FOR TREATMENTS TO PREVENT SECONDARY BRAIN DAMAGE AFTER SUDDEN BRAIN INJURY
Newark, N.J. (July 7, 2010) – Edge Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it has received $100,000 in financing from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to supplement an Edison Inno…
Read More >CCIT TEAMS UP WITH BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES TO OFFER STUDENTS REAL-WORLD VIEW OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Event Marks Second Year of Innovative Collaboration TRENTON, N.J. (May 19, 2010) – Students from Bergen County Academies (BCA) visited the Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies (CCIT) i…
Read More >LT. GOVERNOR GUADAGNO PRAISES LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTING FIRM FOR PLANNING MOVE TO JERSEY CITY
Relocation of Intrasphere from NYC Expected to Result in 300 New Jobs in New Jersey Trenton, N.J. (May 26, 2010) – Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today lauded Intrasphere Technologies, Inc. for choosing to…
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