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The basics: NJBPU approves 3,000 MW expansion of NJ community solar program — largest allocation in state history Board also approves 355 MW in battery storage incentives, launches second solicitation Three projects totaling 24.12 MW receive awards under the Competitive Solar Incentive Program Officials say moves support Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s clean energy/affordability goals, while [...]

The basics: NJ construction spending projected to rise 5% in 2026, reaching about $17B Civil projects dominate spending — roads, bridges, highways account for two-thirds of construction dollars Tariffs, rising oil prices could push construction inflation higher; slow interest-rate cuts Planned projects total $152B statewide; South Jersey shows the fastest growth in future starts New [...]

Mercury Public Affairs has named former New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority President and CEO Nick Mammano as managing director in its New Jersey office. The appointment marks his return to the firm. Mammano previously worked at the Saddle Brook-headquartered bipartisan public strategy firm as a vice president before entering the [...]

In New Jersey’s rapidly evolving financial industry, professionals go above and beyond to ensure the success of their companies and their communities.  NJBIZ is recognizing these outstanding individuals with the 2026 Leaders in Finance awards.  Following an open nomination period, a panel of independent judges with experience in the financial field chose honorees. The [...]

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 [...]