Invest Newark Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs at Business Accelerator Graduation

Invest Newark celebrated the graduation of 16 small business owners from its Executive Business Accelerator Program during a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16.
NJII Venture Studio Planned in Newark

Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), a corporation of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), have launched the NJII Venture Studio, the state’s latest Strategic Innovation Center (SIC).
My Home Pathway, Invest Newark join forces to boost homeownership in Newark

The long-held desire of city officials to increase homeownership in Newark is getting some help.
Walmart extends on-the-spot deals to 3 NJ-born brands (photos)

After successfully pitching their unique products to Walmart, three businesses from New Jersey were among the nearly 100 ventures who received on-the-spot deals to sell their items online or in-store.
NJPAC breaks ground on project designed to transform arts campus

The Cooperman Center, a 53,000-square-foot contemporary structure designed by the Weiss/Manfredi architectural firm, will be just one component of a $336 million mixed-use development on the 12-acre redevelopment area anchored by NJPAC’s red brick concert hall and event space overlooking a bend in the Passaic River in the state’s largest city.
Newark Ranks High On List Of ‘Best Cities For Entrepreneurs’

Eager entrepreneurs often wonder where they should go to start their business. Newark may be what they’re looking for, a new study says.
Newark launches Office of Film and Television, builds on N.J.’s production boom

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday announced the newly created Office of Film and Television, a specialized agency dedicated to facilitating film, television and multimedia production in the city.
Rutgers-Newark’s Largest Incoming Class is Greeted at Convocation Ceremony

The incoming class of 2024, the largest in the 78-year history of Rutgers-Newark, celebrated the start of their university journey at a convocation ceremony filled with music, dance, and words of welcome.
Newark awards $1.2 million to seven city small businesses, supporting growing retail scene

Newark city officials are giving a boost to local businesses, pledging $1.2 million in funding for seven restaurants and organizations as part of a plan to activate its retail corridors.
New Minority-Owned Cannabis Shop in Newark Comes to Budding Industry

City Leaf is the third cannabis shop to open in Newark since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2021.