Governor Phil Murphy just gave New Jersey businesses a big reason to operate in Newark, along with four other large cities: tax breaks.
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Southwest Airlines is chopping its fares for a summertime sale, including some deals from Newark Airport starting at $79.
Amazon representatives met with community leaders in Newark to “fine-tune” the city’s pitch to land the retail giant’s new headquarters.
The Sistahs in Business Expo” will stop in Newark on April 14, as well as Philadelphia, Columbia and Atlanta.
A Newark urban agriculture company was named among New Jersey Future’s “2018 Smart Growth Award Winners.”
“I’m rooting for you in all you do,” former president Barack Obama told the 11-year-old entrepreneur.
Lovers of small-batch, hand-crafted spirits have another destination to check off their to-do lists in Newark, New Jersey.
They’re some of the “best places to work in New Jersey,” and two Newark companies made the cut for 2018.
A father and daughter who operate a Newark grocery store allegedly traded more than $885K in SNAP benefits for cash, prosecutors said.
A Newark-based medical transportation company was ordered to pay $77,202 in back wages to 38 employees for alleged violations of the FLSA.
Rutgers' Center for Urban Entrepreneurship has launched the Black and Latino Urban Entrepreneurship Retail Acceleration Program (BLUE-RAP).
Business experts from the cannabis industry will host a free, public forum in Newark on Feb. 21.
Newark Asset Building Coalition aims to promote financial independence through financial education, and access to wealth-building programs
You can find your share of good bars in NJ. But in Newark, you’ll find the 136th best watering hole in the U.S., according to a report.
The frenzy over landing Amazon’s new HQ has spilled over into pop culture.
Are you one of the cannabis-minded entrepreneurs looking to make a buck off the burgeoning pot industry in New Jersey?
“Corruption and collusion at any level in our society is unacceptable,” a special agent with the Newark FBI office said.
Craft beer, classic video games and pinball. Take a quick peek inside the Newark Barcade here.
The free workshop in Newark will offer crucial information for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Lack of access to credit and capital could limit economic opportunities for Minority-owned Businesses in disinvested communities
The maker of M&Ms and Snickers is pondering a big expansion in a New Jersey city. The price? A huge state tax break for the candy giant.
The rapidly expanding New York-based pizzeria has been featured on national television, and is coming to New Jersey.
NJIT has been awarded a $1,200,000 grant to oversee the state’s Talent Development Center for the Construction and Utilities industry sector
What’s New Jersey’s secret weapon to lure Amazon to Newark? Huge tax breaks, Gov. Chris Christie says.
Enterprise Development Center receives Small Business Supporter of Year award from Essex County Latino American Chamber of Commerce.
For the first time in almost 20 years, New Jersey residents will be able to get a taste of McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce. “Wubalubadubdub!”
Newark resident Shikhana Muhammad owns and operates Salaam Ice Cream Parlor with her family members.
Newark city officials issued 3 businesses summonses during a code enforcement operation on Pulaski, Adams and Chestnut streets.
Women entrepreneurs in the city have a new local resource to help fund their startups and small businesses: iFundWomen Newark.
Colliers: “Companies looking for the benefits of a CBD market can find competitive rates in Newark."
“Put on the honor system, this company acted with dishonor,” authorities said.
After opening its first N.J. location in Newark, Wok to Walk is continuing with “an aggressive plan” to expand in the state.
The spirit of Newark was on full display when a former city cop and his restaurant-savvy wife breathed new life into an old storefront.
Wawa may be considering opening its second Essex County convenience store, a report says.
Feds: A trio of New Jersey companies allegedly violated the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime and recordkeeping provisions.
Just how big was the “largest container ship” to enter the Port of New York and New Jersey? Find out here.
The Manischewitz Company issued a WARN notice to 169 workers at its Newark headquarters.
Newark inspectors have been cracking down on local businesses allegedly violating city code. See where the latest operation took place.
Newark city inspectors have shut down two local stores and plan to issue multiple others summonses. See the list of businesses here.