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The basics: NJCU, BLOC Foundation convert campus space into workforce training hub for underrepresented women, marginalized groups 16-week program provides hands-on construction training, industry certifications, access to NJCU degree programs Each cohort will serve 25–30 participants, targeting an annual goal of 150–200 certifications Partnership offers wraparound support including child care, stipends, job placement  New Jersey [...]

The Campbell’s Co. is tapping a longtime leader to head up its supply chain. In a March 3 press release, the Camden-based soup and snacks giant announced the appointment of Cassandra Green as chief supply chain officer. The promotion is effective immediately. As part of her role leading Campbell’s end-to-end supply chain, [...]

Two New Jersey communities are finalists in USA Today’s nationwide search for small towns with the best food scenes. As part of the newspaper’s annual readers’ choice awards, Cape May and Pitman appear among the 20 destinations selected for the shortlist. According to USA Today, an expert panel selected contenders for this [...]

Livingston-based CoreWeave announced March 4 a multiyear partnership with Perplexity AI. The collaboration will support the AI company’s inference workloads on its cloud platform. Under the agreement, Perplexity will power next-generation inference workloads on CoreWeave‘s infrastructure. It will use clusters powered by NVIDIA GB200 NVL72. The systems deliver high performance and [...]

Trader Joe’s is recalling four frozen food products from its stores nationwide because they may be contaminated with glass. In a March 3 announcement, the California-based grocery chain said it recalled packages of Vegetable Fried Rice, Chicken Shu Mai and Japanese Style Fried Rice “out of an abundance of caution” because [...]

New Jersey Institute of Technology will dedicate March 26 to a campuswide AI Exploration Day. The university will repurpose regular class time so students, faculty and staff can examine the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in education, research, work and daily life. The daylong event will feature panels, workshops and demonstrations [...]

A new multifamily community has secured construction financing to help bring nearly 200 rental units to Belmar at the Jersey Shore. Cushman & Wakefield announced March 2 the funding arranged on behalf of borrower Russo Development. The transaction covers the ground-up development of Mara by Vermella. A CushWake Equity, Debt & [...]

The basics: NJIT, Essex County-based 1st Street Partnerships launch 4-week virtual, generative AI certification program Participants learn tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, ElevenLabs across text, image, data, audio applications Course includes capstone project; awards NJIT-verified Generative AI Microcredential upon completion First cohort begins March 16, capped at 20 participants, with tuition of $2,000 Essex [...]

PrideStaff has relocated its Morristown office, the nationally franchised staffing organization announced March 2.  Now located at 1132 Spruce Drive, Suite 2B, in Mountainside, the firm serves businesses and professionals in Morris, Essex and Union counties, according to the office’s dedicated webpage.  The local team also offers professional recruiting as a G.A. Rogers & Associates office and accounting and [...]

Nearly three dozen eateries are coming together to mark North New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Month. Scheduled to run through March 31, the event seeks to highlight the area’s vibrant culinary scene. As part of the promotion, diners can enjoy exclusive discounts, prix fixe menus and special offers at an array [...]