Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Gov. Phil Murphy holds final press event as New Jersey’s 56th governor
State signed an MOU with Nvidia and universities to expand AI research and workforce development
New Jersey committed $25M toward a statewide AI supercomputer initiative
For the final time as New Jersey’s 56th governor, Phil Murphy held a media event [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 8:05:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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A restaurant developed by one of the daughters of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice is preparing to launch in Bergen County.
Slated to open this spring on Center Avenue downtown Westwood, Il Vero will represent a partnership between Giudice’s 24-year-old daughter, Gia, and family friend Maria Sausa, according [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 8:04:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Parsippany-based B&G Foods is acquiring Del Monte’s broth and stock business for $110M
Deal adds iconic pantry brands College Inn and Kitchen Basics to B&G’s portfolio
Acquisition stems from a bankruptcy court-supervised auction tied to Del Monte’s Chapter 11 case
B&G expects the brands to deliver up to $120M in annual sales [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 7:45:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Bank of America holds $71.5 billion in deposits across 185 offices in New Jersey, making it the state’s top commercial bank.
With 216 branches, TD Bank ranked second with $58.1 billion in deposits. TD Bank relocated headquarters from Cherry Hill to Mount Laurel in September 2025. PNC Bank came in at [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 6:13:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Valley Bank rolled out its new ‘That’s How’ brand campaign Jan. 14
Campaign emphasizes relationships, trust and community engagement
Multi-channel launch includes an eight-week Secaucus Junction takeover
Initiative comes as Valley approaches 100th anniversary in 2027
Valley Bank announced the launch Jan. 14 of a new brand campaign, “That’s How.” The rollout marks [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 5:57:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Saker ShopRites is preparing to launch a brand-new ShopRite in Ocean County.
Located at 733 Route 72 W. Manahawkin, the 116,000-square-foot supermarket is reportedly scheduled to open Feb. 4, according to the Asbury Park Press.
At Manahawkin Commons, ShopRite takes over a space that has been vacant since Kmart closed in 2017.
The [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Taxes rank as top priority for 28% of New Jersey respondents
Affordability, cost of living follow as key concerns
Poll surveyed 1,570 New Jersey adults from late December to early January
Sherrill begins her term with net favorable rating, poll shows
A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll out Friday examines what New Jerseyans want Gov.-elect [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:39:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Many New Jersey families are holding their breath financially. Layoffs are ticking up and everyday expenses like groceries, utilities and rent keep climbing. For households already stretched thin, even a small disruption can push finances over the edge. That reality is why on Jan. 12, Democrats and Republicans in Trenton [...]

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 3:48:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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NJEDA board approves up to $400M in Aspire tax credits to MMC
Project relocates Monmouth Medical Center from Long Branch to Tinton Falls
New eight-story hospital will include 252 acute care beds
Construction expected to begin in March, last about 84 months
RWJBarnabas Health‘s Monmouth Medical Center relocation project took another major step [...]

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 8:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill nominates Raynard as New Jersey health commissioner
Susan Ochs selected to lead the Department of Banking and Insurance
Appointees bring extensive public- and private-sector experience
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her latest cabinet picks Jan. 15.
The incoming governor tapped Raynard Washington to serve as New Jersey’s next commissioner of the [...]

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 8:16:00 PM, Continue reading at the source