Tag: Business

  • Edison Chamber of Commerce mobilizes as around-the-clock resource for local businesses

    Edison Chamber of Commerce mobilizes as around-the-clock resource for local businesses

    EDISON – The Edison Chamber of Commerce is working around the clock to be a proactive resource, facilitator, advocate and provider of information, services and support for the township business community and the families who own and work for local businesses, said Joseph Coyle, executive director of the chamber. “This is an unprecedented time for…

  • Old Bridge takes hard look at 24-hour business facilities

    Old Bridge takes hard look at 24-hour business facilities

    OLD BRIDGE – With more and more 24-hour businesses popping up, township officials in Old Bridge are taking steps to make sure there is a balance between business friendly and quality of life for residents. “Our current ordinance, we feel, does not guarantee the same quality of life that our residential residents experience when a…

  • In an effort to attract businesses, Old Bridge officials look to rework planning and zoning codes

    In an effort to attract businesses, Old Bridge officials look to rework planning and zoning codes

    OLD BRIDGE – In attempt to shake up a 1970s planning and zoning code classification system, planning and zoning officers in Old Bridge have been moving towards reworking zones allowing for more businesses to come into the township without all the restrictive nuances. In March, the Township Council approved changes to two economic development opportunity…

  • Economic growth is thriving in Old Bridge, officials report

    OLD BRIDGE – With 127 grand opening ribbon cutting celebrations for businesses taking place in the past two-and-a-half years, officials say the economic development and redevelopment in Old Bridge is thriving. “The real number is 140 because some businesses for some reason don’t accept an offer to hold a grand opening,” said Steve Mamakas, executive…

  • Middlesex County College graduates 1,476

    Middlesex County College graduates 1,476

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — During her senior year of high school, Rachel Mahoney was accepted into a four year school. “I decided not to go because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to study and didn’t feel ready to move away,” she said. So Mahoney, of Iselin, took a look at Middlesex…

  • 60-year-old recipe brings thin crust pizza back to life

    60-year-old recipe brings thin crust pizza back to life

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — At 11 a.m., the doors officially opened. Just two minutes prior, the first customer walked into the pizzeria. After perusing the menu, he ordered a large pepperoni to go. Simultaneously, the phone rang and another order for a 9-inch pepperoni pizza was taken. Seemingly seconds later, another…

  • Students invited to job fair for summer employment opportunities

    Students invited to job fair for summer employment opportunities

    The Township of North Brunswick and North Brunswick Township High School will collaborate on a job fair for summer employment for high school and college students from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 4 at the high school, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick.  

  • Businesses invited to partake in summer job fair

    Businesses invited to partake in summer job fair

    The Township of North Brunswick and North Brunswick Township High School will collaborate on a job fair for summer employment for high school and college students from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 4 at the high school, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. To RSVP or to join as a business, call 732-289-3701.

  • Business brief

    Business brief

      A series of Central New Jersey technology meetups provide collaboration amongst New Jersey entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders. The Central Jersey Tech Meetup in South Amboy is available for anyone interested in design, applications or programming. Started in 2013, the group covers a range of topics from telephony to jquery (a Javascript library) plugins built from…