NUTLEY, NJ — Proponent Federal Credit Union will open its newest loan center in Nutley, located at 173 Bloomfield Ave., the former site of Cavallo’s market, on Monday, April 11. Grand-opening festivities will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 11 through 15. The walk-up window will be open for transactions and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce recognized several local businesses, organizations and individuals at its awards banquet on March 4 at the Chandelier in Belleville. The SECC presented the Business of the Year Award to Dr. Sean Flynn of Step by Step Pediatrics in Bloomfield, the Excellence in Education Award to […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Clarus Glen Ridge, the upscale rental community on the border of Montclair, is now 100-percent leased, developer JMF Properties announced March 24. The collection of 110 modern rental residences with a full complement of lifestyle amenities leased up in less than six months, according to Joe Forgione, founder and principal of […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Eisai Inc. announced on March 14 that the company has relocated its U.S. headquarters to the ON3 Campus in Nutley. According to a press release from Eisai Inc., this move offers employees a dynamic, technologically advanced work environment that further enables Eisai’s commitment to innovation and the pursuit of its human health […]
ORANGE, NJ — Reynolds Asset Management has announced the closing of a $26 million construction loan from OceanFirst Bank in support of its Orange Valley Apartments project in Orange. The loan, brokered by George Gnad of Lenders Capital, is the largest construction loan in Reynolds’ company history. “We are extremely proud to partner with Reynolds […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Tulfra Real Estate, in conjunction with the Hampshire Companies, announced recently that it secured a $6.37 million loan to fund the construction of three additional retail pads at Park11 in Belleville. First Bank of Hamilton’s Michael Cook, senior vice president/investment real estate manager, handled the transaction. Jon Mikula and Michael Klein of […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Big Bill’s Corner Cafe on Hoover Avenue in Bloomfield celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 26. Big Bill’s staff gathered with Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia; Bloomfield Township Council members Nicholas Joanow, Jenny Mundell, Sarah Cruz and Rich Rockwell; and the community. Cafe chef and owner Ricky Davis opened […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Dr. Mitchell Vogel has announced that New Jersey Vision Associates’ new office is now open at 1455 Broad St., Suite 110, Bloomfield. The 4,500-square-foot ground-floor office — triple the size of the practice’s former Passaic office — promotes patient comfort and safety. The large, modern reception area is wheelchair-accessible and allows for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — This February, in celebration of Black History Month, “glory parties” have been a really hot theme at My Sleepover Party, which provides luxury sleepover party experiences. Based on the books “Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty,” by photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, and “The Me I Choose to Be,” by Natasha […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Feb. 11, Columbia Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of its second branch in Newark. Deputy Mayor Ligia DeFretias; Carmen Mosca, chief of staff for Newark City Council President Luis A. Quintana; bank executives; and others gathered to mark the occasion, which was held onsite at 260 Chestnut […]