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The basics: Strong performance in 2025 across sectors set up Atlantic City for growth in 2026 More than $250M in infrastructure upgrades completed or underway Expanded air service and major events fuel 2026 momentum Residential development, small-business grants, packed events calendar deepen city’s economic base As Atlantic City moves into 2026, the city does so [...]

The basics: Bagel Bazaar launches a formal franchise model after decades of licensing CEO Paul Salas targets 50 franchisees by 2030, 250 by 2040 Expansion initially focuses on NJ, PA Brand emphasizes consistency, quality and the ‘Ultimate Bagel Experience’ In a state that takes bagels seriously, Bagel Bazaar is carving out a name for itself [...]

The basics: Newark Alliance unified the Downtown District and Visitors Bureau in 2025 Organization expanded tourism, events and inclusive economic growth efforts Major festivals and activations drove foot traffic and small business support Alliance helped position Newark for global attention ahead of 2026 World Cup 2025 marked a defining year of growth and evolution for [...]

Inside: We shine our spotlight on Newark; with 10 locations in New Jersey and national distribution, Bagel Bazaar launches a franchise program; Atlantic City enters 2026 with momentum and breeding confidence; and much more! Click on the cover at left to read the issue as it appears in print. A list of [...]

The basics: Consigliere Wine and Sound Bar opened in downtown Newark in May 2025 Black-owned bar features wines from the African diaspora and New Jersey wineries Founders Karl Fowlkes and Jarel Rosser received city support through a retail revitalization grant Venue blends wine, cocktails and DJ-driven music as a new cultural hub Karl Fowlkes and [...]

The basics: Newark earns National Digital Inclusion Alliance Trailblazer status for the third consecutive year Newark Fiber expands affordable, high-speed internet to residents, businesses and public housing City-backed partnerships boost digital equity, workforce training and youth arts technology access New broadband survey aims to improve connectivity planning in future real estate development For the third [...]

The basics: Federal loan rules exclude nursing from professional degree status Policy limits borrowing for graduate nursing education New Jersey faces a projected shortage of 24,450 nurses by 2036 Author says fewer loans threaten nurse educators and workforce growth At a time when New Jersey needs more nurses, federal student loan policy is suddenly making [...]

A collection of your photos from the fun, fruitful, charitable, honorable and miscellaneous happenings in the New Jersey business community. The post Pic Page: Feb. 9, 2026 appeared first on NJBIZ. [...]

The basics: AGA projects $1.76B in legal wagers on Super Bowl 60 New Jersey bettors set a Super Bowl record with $168.7M wagered in 2025 Ocean Casino Resort expects heavy action on prop bets and game-flow wagers Fanatics Sportsbook is preparing a high-energy Super Bowl experience in Atlantic City With the American Gaming Association projecting [...]

The basics: Federal judge issued emergency order blocking Hudson Tunnel Project funding freeze Ruling allows Hudson Tunnel Project construction to continue NJ, NY likely to succeed under federal law Nearly 1,000 construction jobs preserved amid legal battle A federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Transportation from freezing federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson [...]