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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 10, 2016

Investor Interest in New Jersey Technology Startups Punctuated By Increase in Mergers and Acquisitions of EDA-Supported Companies

TRENTON (March 10, 2016) – Underscoring the lasting impact that companies supported by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) have in the global marketplace, @NJEDATech today highlights s…

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March 4, 2016

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the EDA offices at 36 West State Street, Trenton. A copy of the proposed …

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March 3, 2016

New Members of BioNJ Board of Trustees Illustrate State’s Vibrant Innovation Ecosystem

TRENTON (March 3, 2016) – Showcasing the synergy and collaboration that has become a hallmark of New Jersey’s vibrant innovation economy, BioNJ’s newest Board members lead companies that have graduate…

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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 26, 2016

EDA and TD Bank Announce First New Jersey Advantage Program Loan

EDA and TD Bank Partnership Supports Small Business Growth in New Jersey Nick Miceli, Market President, TD Bank (third from left); Aldo Benavides (back), and Albert Benavides (second from right) of A…

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February 25, 2016

Christie Administration Continues Support for Innovative Clean Energy Technologies

Eos Energy Storage taps Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund to help expand footprint in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ – As part of the Christie Administration’s commitment to grow the State’s innovation eco…

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February 23, 2016

Spotlight on Executive-in-Residence: Sam Kongsamut

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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February 18, 2016

Somerset County Startup STOPit Receives National Recognition for Giving Students Power to Report Bullying

Benefits from $4.3 Million in Investments Tied to State’s Angel Investor Tax Credit Program STOPit Chief Financial Officer Parkhill Mays calls Angel Investor Tax Credit Program “catalyst to fuel cont…

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February 16, 2016

Notice of Camden ERB Board Meeting

A Camden Economic Recovery Board Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016  at the Waterfront Technology Center, 200 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08102. A copy of the propose…

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February 11, 2016

Spotlight on Executive-in-Residence: Rick Winneker

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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Press Release
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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February 9, 2016

Union Township Manufacturer Flow-Turn Approved Under EDA Lending Program

Conveyor Curve (Belt) Company Supports Critical Industries TRENTON, N.J. (February 9, 2016) – Flow-Turn Inc., a Union Township-based global manufacturer of powered belted curve conveyors, was highlig…

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February 5, 2016

EDA-Supported Companies Work to Improve Quality of Life for Cardiac Patients

TRENTON (February 5, 2016) – As the country celebrates “National Wear Red Day” today to raise awareness about heart disease, @NJEDATech takes a look at several New Jersey Economic Development Authorit…

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February 4, 2016

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the EDA offices at 36 West State Street, Trenton. A copy of the propos…

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February 2, 2016

Spotlight on Executive-in-Residence: Roland Staal

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 28, 2016

State-Assisted Biopharma Company Immunomedics Focused on Developing Drugs to Fight Aggressive Cancers

Morris Plains-based Immunomedics is developing drugs designed to combat certain types of cancers with the potential to prolong patients’ lives TRENTON (January 28, 2016) – Exemplifying the way New Je…

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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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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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