Tag: New Jersey Economic Development Authority
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Princeton Public School officials ‘not giving up’ on funding for EV buses after grant application denied
The Princeton Public Schools’ grant application for funding to purchase four electric school buses has been denied by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus program. But officials are not giving up. With the help of Sustainable Princeton, officials are looking into funding from the New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program – NJZIP – through…
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Through grant funds, Metuchen Downtown Alliance purchases thousands of meals from local restaurants for those in need
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Downtown Alliance has been “quietly and without fanfare” purchasing thousands of meals from local restaurants to feed those in need throughout Middlesex County. Using a $390,000 grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and working in partnership with local restaurants in Metuchen’s bustling downtown, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA)…
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Authority’s directors approve Sustain and Serve NJ program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board of Directors has approved the creation of the Sustain and Serve NJ program, a $2 million grant program that will provide funding to organizations to purchase meals from restaurants that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and distribute the meals at no cost to New…
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Small businesses can receive discounts on PPE purchases
New Jersey-based small businesses and nonprofit organizations with 100 or fewer employees may apply to receive 25% discounts on purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) from vendors approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The discounts are available under Phase 2 of the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program, which the…
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Burlington County freeholders remind businesses to register for potential state assistance
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders is reminding business owners to pre-register for potential assistance from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s small business assistance fund. Businesses must register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in order become eligible to apply for the assistance. Earlier this month, Gov. Phil Murphy announced his administration’s intent…
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Governor visits North Brunswick to announce $15 million in funding for recovery of small businesses
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Speaking in front of A-List Hair Studio in North Brunswick, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on July 28 that an additional $15 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding has been made available to New Jersey small businesses struggling with the pandemic. This funding is in addition to the…
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New Jersey Economic Development Authority approves programs to support businesses during coronavirus outbreak
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The package of initiatives includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest loan program for mid-size companies, support for private-sector lenders and Community…
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Area technology startup receives entrepreneur award
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A Garden State entrepreneur located in Red Bank was presented with a $50,000 prize at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) New Jersey Founders and Funders All-Stars event. Through a “pitch” competition featuring five previous New Jersey Founders and Funders participants, LugTrack, represented by Chief Financial Officer Denise Brouder, was selected to receive funding to…
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Largest mixed-use project in New Jersey slated for Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – A 418-acre waterfront redevelopment project is shovel-ready along the Raritan River in Sayreville. North American Properties (NAP) announced “Riverton” on Nov. 13 in a joint venture with PGIM Real Estate. In what is considered the largest mixed-use project in New Jersey history, the $2.5 billion community will combine residential, retail, entertainment, marina, office…