This ‘Woman Of Achievement’ Owns 9 McDonald’s In New Jersey

A Cuban-born business owner who has several restaurants in Essex and Hudson counties is also deeply involved in her community.

$150K Announced For Newark Summer Youth Employment Program

Newark’s program aims to enroll 3,000 participants this summer.

NJ Marijuana Jobs: Tips For Getting Hired In The Cannabis Industry

New Jersey has finally started selling recreational marijuana. Here’s how to gain an edge if you’re trying to start a cannabis career.

More Black ‘Angel Investors’ Needed, Newark Nonprofit Says

Black businesses are often unable to grow and scale due to a lack of early-stage capital, a Newark-based group says.

NJ Will Allow Businesses To Certify As ‘LGBTQ+ Owned’

In New Jersey, a business can certify that it is minority, woman, veteran or disabled veteran-owned. Soon, LGBTQ+ will be added to the list.

Newark Makes List Of '25 Fastest-Growing Cities For Small Businesses'

New Jersey’s largest city is also a good place to start a small business, according to a recent study.

Newark Small Business Week 2022: Events, Networking, Workshops

Invest Newark has partnered with =SPACE to present Newark Small Business Week.

NJ Women Still Earn Less Than Men, And COVID Made It Worse: Feds

There’s an ugly gender wage gap in the Garden State. Here’s how bad it is – and what’s causing it, the U.S. Department of Labor says.

NJ Brewery To Make Ukrainian-Inspired Beer To Aid Relief Efforts

Anheuser-Busch will produce the beer at its Newark brewery, the company announced this week.

$2M Of Weed: NJ Sees More Than 12K Customers On First Day Of Sales

The Green Rush has begun in New Jersey – and business is booming, state officials say.

Newark Teen Entrepreneurs Make Splash With Student-Created Hot Sauce

A farmer’s market at Newark Beth Israel will sell Rider Heat Hot Sauce, which was created by the West Side High School Business Club.

Petition To Unionize Amazon Warehouse In North Jersey Is Withdrawn

Nearly 1 in 100 employees in New Jersey works for Amazon, likely making it the largest private employer in the state, a report says.

United Airlines Predicts Big Bump In Revenue Is On The Way

United Airlines CEO: “The demand environment is the strongest it's been in my 30 years in the industry.”

Legal Weed Near Newark: Where To Buy Recreational Cannabis

Adults 21 and over can buy legal marijuana from 13 dispensaries starting on Thursday. Here are the closest locations to Newark.

Dupré Kelly To Host Outreach Event For Newark Businesswomen

Kelly, known for his work with the Lords of the Underground, will host a panel discussion at Pillar College in Newark.

27 Newark Companies Get ‘Compliance Awards’ From Sewerage Commission

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission recognized dozens of New Jersey companies that had exemplary records last year.

Worker Union Files Federal Complaint Against North Jersey Company

32BJ SEIU is accusing Planned Companies of sandbagging building owners and employees with a “restrictive” contract clause.

Craft Brewery, Climbing Gym Now Open At Revived Newark Building

A pair of exciting new destinations are open in Newark: a craft brewery/taproom and an indoor rock climbing gym.

Newark Photo Exhibit Spotlights Black Women Business Owners

“Self Made,” an exhibition of photos of local business owners, will be on display at the Newark Public Library.

‘Empowerment Studio’ Launches For Newark Women: Video

“By using a shared space, the high cost of individuals renting a space is removed.”

Hiring Ramps Up At Newark Airport Ahead Of $2.7B Project

Available jobs include cooks, baristas, sales associates, gate/security agents, maintenance techs, and ticket/ramp workers.

RWJBarnabas Health Announces Next Generation Of Leadership

President and CEO Barry H. Ostrowsky will retire at the end of 2022, with Mark E. Manigan appointed to take his place next year.

Essex County Courts To Hold ‘Judiciary Career Fair’

Court representatives will be available to discuss career opportunities. Participants can apply for these positions on-site.

Amazon Mega-Hub Deal At Newark Airport Still Seeing Pushback

Supporters say it will bring jobs to the area. Critics worry about working conditions, and impacts to traffic and the environment.

Lukoil Boycott In NJ Would Endanger 1,200 Jobs, Group Says

“Many of these franchisees never even chose to be associated with Lukoil,” an industry group says of the 120 gas stations in New Jersey.

Newark Suspends Lukoil Gas Station Licenses

A boycott inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine has launched in New Jersey’s largest city.

Business Owners Of Color ‘Making History,’ Newark Nonprofit Says

While the statistics are impressive, Black business owners have been disproportionately hurt by lack of access to capital, a nonprofit says.

Newark ShopRite To Hold Job Fair, Walk-Ins Welcome

Job searchers can walk into any ShopRite store in New Jersey on Feb. 26 for “on-the-spot interviews.”

PSEG Raises Stock Dividends; CEO ‘Pleased’ With Cash Return

New Jersey's largest provider of electric and natural gas service has bumped up its common stock dividend for the first quarter of 2022.

Invest Newark’s ‘Black Bunker Program’ To Aid Minority Businesses

The program will help minority-owned businesses understand government buyers and learn how to respond to requests for proposals.

Newark Convenience Store Sells $618K Lottery Ticket

A store in Essex County sold a ticket worth more than $618,000 for the Feb. 14 drawing of the Jersey Cash 5. See the lucky numbers here.

Newark Gym Worker 'Pivots' After Job Loss, Opens His Own Business

When the coronavirus pandemic began, Widchard Jilus lost his job at a corporate gym. Now, he’s launched his own business in Newark.

Electric Prices Skyrocket In New Jersey; Food Costs Also Spike

Are you a NJ resident who did a double take when it came time to pay your electricity bill this month? You’re not alone, federal data shows.

Newark Pop-Up Shop To Feature Businesses Owned By Women Of Color

Participating vendors will be selling natural beauty products, handcrafted accessories, desserts and health/fitness products.

Newark Store Sells Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $150,000

A store in Newark sold a winning Powerball ticket for the drawing on Jan. 26. See the lucky numbers here.

Newark Man Burglarized 3 Local Businesses, Police Allege

A Newark man has been accused of burglarizing a local pizzeria and two bakeries. He hit one of them three times, police said.

NJIT Kicks Off 2022 With Big Investment In Renewable Energy

The Newark-based university will purchase 43,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy from a portfolio of hydropower facilities.

Newark Vaccine Mandate For Businesses Will Last Until February

Newark’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses kicked off Monday. The city will take a look at its “impact and effectiveness” on Feb. 1.

Here Are Some New Businesses To Visit In Newark For 2022

Restaurants. Fitness studios. Shoe stores. Banks. Here are just a few new places to visit in Newark.

Newark Store Sells $383,000 Winning Lottery Ticket

A store in Newark sold a ticket worth a cool $383K for the Dec. 26 drawing of the Jersey Cash 5. See the lucky numbers here.