NJEDA awards first studio partner designation to Lions Gate Films Inc.

NJEDA awards first studio partner designation to Lions Gate Films Inc.

NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced Dec. 21 the award of the first-ever studio partner designation under the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act. The designation was awarded to Lions Gate Films Inc., which is set to lease space at the Newark studio currently under construction by Great Point […]

NJEDA to expand electric vehicle voucher program statewide

LYNDHURST, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced July 19 the expansion of the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program to support businesses and institutions statewide that are purchasing new, zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles operating in New Jersey. The week prior, the NJEDA’s board approved the $45 million expansion, through its Regional […]

NJEDA board approves creation of New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund

TRENTON, NJ — On April 13, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority board approved the creation of the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund, a new tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey. The NJIEF will create partnerships between the state and the private sector to collaboratively align New Jersey’s […]

Newark and NJIT selected as finalists for Build Back Better Regional Challenge

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo has announced that a regional coalition led by the city of Newark and New Jersey Institute of Technology is among 60 projects selected as finalists for up to $100 million in funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. […]

NJEDA set to open Small Business Lease Grant Program applications

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 15 that it plans to open applications for its Small Business Lease Grant Program on Oct. 20. The $10 million pilot program will help revitalize downtowns and main streets by offsetting a portion of the cost associated with businesses and nonprofit organizations leasing street-level […]

NJEDA approves grant program for small businesses following Henri and Ida

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced the approval of the Henri/Ida Business Assistance Grant Program at a special meeting of its board on Sept. 8. The $10.5 million program will provide grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for businesses and nonprofit organizations that suffered physical damage from the effects of recent storms […]

NJEDA to award $20M in grants to 29 entities statewide

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced Aug. 24 that an additional $11 million has been allocated to Phase 2 of the Sustain & Serve NJ program, bringing the total for this round of grant funding to $20 million. The NJEDA anticipates awarding grants to 29 organizations statewide through Phase 2 of […]

‘NJ Cybersecurity Virtual Conference’ to be held at SHU

‘NJ Cybersecurity Virtual Conference’ to be held at SHU

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University is presenting the state’s first-of-its-kind virtual forum to engage the higher education community with cybersecurity business leaders. The inaugural “NJ Cybersecurity Virtual Conference: Connect, Collaborate, Careers” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the event is sponsored by […]