5 Tips For NJ Employers Who Want To Hire People With Disabilities

“This country is facing the worst labor shortage since the end of WWII,” an advocate said. “Instead of complaining, let’s take action.”

Essex County CEO Earns Spot On 2022 ‘Best Women In Business’ List

Cheryl McCants: “I am so honored and excited to be recognized among so many dynamic and progressive women in business.”

Newark Nonprofit Launches ‘Capital Catalyst Initiative’ For Businesses

The Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership announced the creation of its Capital Catalyst funding program for Newark-area businesses.

Protect Your Workers, NJ Senator Tells Amazon As Black Friday Nears

Cory Booker reached out to the CEO of Amazon with an urgent plea amid reports of rising warehouse injuries in New Jersey.

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Kicks Off ‘Shop Newark Campaign’

The campaign will include a gift drive from local businesses in Newark, as well as providing gift cards to Newark businesses.

Newark Store Sells $10K Lottery Ticket For Mega Millions Drawing

A store in Newark sold a lottery ticket worth $10,000 for the Nov. 4 Mega Millions drawing, officials said.

NJIT In Newark Gets $3M Donation From Venture Capitalist

John Martinson has agreed to make the “largest single gift in the 27 years of the Albert Dorman Honors College,” administrators said.

Newark Sees Its 2nd Big Powerball Lottery Winner In A Week

A store sold a lottery ticket worth $50,000. It was Newark's second big win this week – see the lucky numbers here.

Newark Store Sells $50,000 Powerball Lottery Ticket: See Lucky Numbers

A Newark store sold a lottery ticket worth $50,000 for the Powerball drawing on Oct. 24. See the lucky numbers here.

Essex County Workshop Will Reach Out To LGBTQ Business Owners

An upcoming workshop conference in Essex County is reaching out to local LGBTQ+ business owners with some helpful tips.

Ironbound in the Spotlight

District adds to Newark’s appeal when it comes to TV and magazine features, movies, productions, and more.

Ørsted Cuts Ribbon On Newark Office; Highlights Partnership With NJIT

The global “clean energy” company is beefing up its presence in New Jersey.

College Student From Newark Earns Award From NJ Business Group

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association honored five outstanding college students, including one from Newark.

Know Pumpkin Prices Near Newark Before Heading To The Patch

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field near Newark could come at an increased cost this year.

Newark Pledges $2M To Fund That Empowers Black, Hispanic Businesses

The New Jersey 40 Acres and a Mule Fund seeks to turn the tables on “one of the worst racial wealth gaps in the nation.”

Ex-Newark Housing Authority Official Must Pay Back Embezzled $594K

A former IT director was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from the Newark Housing Authority.

Learn How To Run A NJ Marijuana Business At Rutgers Law School

Want to run a by-the-books legal cannabis business in New Jersey? Rutgers Law School wants to teach you how.

IBID Launches Updated Version of GoIronbound.com Website

New features provide opportunities for local Ironbound businesses and organizations to promote their products, services, and initiatives.

Young Professionals In Newark Invited To Mixer At Rooftop Lounge

The United Way of Greater Newark is hosting an event for “the next generation of leaders” at Ironside Newark.

5 Ways To Boost NJ Businesses For Hispanic Heritage Month

Over the past ten years, the number of Hispanic business owners has grown by nearly 34%, according to the Small Business Administration.

Education Can’t Trump Lack Of Capital For Black Business: NJ Advocate

“History has not been kind to Black entrepreneurs,” the CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership said.

Free Financial Literacy Workshops In Newark Will Empower Residents

The United Way of Greater Newark is teaming up with its partners to hold a series of free, financial literacy workshops open to the public.

Job Fair For Newark Airport Includes Retail, Security, Other Positions

Newark Airport will host a career fair for jobs at its new, $2.7 billion terminal project on Sept. 14.

Newark Nonprofit Helps Small Businesses ‘Get Digital Ready’

The Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership will host “Ask the Expert” events designed to help struggling small businesses.

Michael’s Hiring For 250 Seasonal Jobs In Newark Area, More In NJ

Arts and crafts retailer Michael’s plans to hire more than 400 seasonal positions in New Jersey as it ramps up for the 2022 holiday season.

Fiserv, Rutgers-Newark Program Aims To Boost Financial Tech Inclusion

The program will create a center on campus that will serve as a research and incubation space for the RU-N community and local businesses.

DoorDash Drivers Demand ‘Tip Transparency’ From Company

Do you leave a good tip when ordering with DoorDash? You may be picking up the slack for bad tippers in your neighborhood, a petition says.

Urban Girl Magazine To Hold 2nd Black Business Crawl In NJ

Event organizers said they want to “help further circulate the Black dollar within the Black community – “and to have fun while doing this.”

Moody's Reaffirms Highest Bond Rating For Essex County

The ranking helps Essex County get better interest rates, and attracts more investors when the county issues bonds.

Deal To Bring Amazon Cargo Hub To Newark Airport Falls Apart

Newark residents and advocates have been bashing the proposal since it was made a year ago.

Vince Baglivo Succeeds Seth A. Grossman as IBID Executive Director

Grossman Retiring After 20 Years Leading the Ironbound District.

Newark Store Sells $50,000 Powerball Lottery Ticket

A store in Newark sold a lottery ticket worth $50,000 for the June 29 drawing. See the lucky numbers here.

Newark Investment Firm Scales Up Real Estate Loan Pipeline: Report

The loans will target minority- and women-owned sponsors and developers, a report says.

NJ Board Approves PSEG Plan For $511M In Infrastructure Upgrades

Customers will get better service, and “hundreds of well-paying jobs” will be created. Here’s how much it will add to your bill, PSEG says.

4 NJ ShopRite Stores Offer Low-Income Shoppers Extra Dairy Benefits

ShopRites in Newark, East Orange, Kearny and Hillside will be boosting SNAP dollars spent on dairy products. More stores will follow.

Important Information - Banking Services between 7/8 to 7/10

Ion Bank announced last fall that Ion Bank had entered into an agreement to acquire Lincoln 1st Bank of New Jersey.

NJ Jury Indicts Ex-CEO For ‘Scam’ Involving COVID Test Kits: Feds

A former CEO misled investors about a deal involving COVID-19 test kits to boost his ailing company’s stock price, prosecutors allege.

Newark Store Sells $10,000 Lottery Ticket For Mega Millions Drawing

A store in Newark sold a ticket worth $10,000. See the lucky numbers here.

Hundreds Of Nurses, Techs At Newark Hospital Go On Strike

Contract negotiations with Saint Michael’s Medical Center have hit a brick wall amid a lack of “good faith,” union spokespeople allege.

New Jersey Innovation Institute Sells BioCentriq For $73M

Newark-based NJII sold its subsidiary, BioCentriq Inc., to a South Korean health care company.