Matthew Fazelpoor
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Stockton hires Bertolino as its next president
Currently the head of Southern Connecticut State University, Joe Bertolino will succeed Harvey Kesselman, who announced in July 2022 that he would retire at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. → Read More
Murphy set to deliver Budget Address Feb. 28
The speech comes on the heels of Gov. Phil Murphy's State of the State Address in January – where he touted the "Next New Jersey" – in addition to amid a myriad of economic headwinds and the new normal that has emerged from the pandemic. → Read More
Camden County Partnership reorganizes, elects new board members & officers
The nonprofit announced Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough as co-chairs, among other appointments. → Read More
What would Meadowlands Convention Center do for the region?
A Phase Two economic impact study estimates the complex would generate net new spending that creates $13.4 billion in net new earnings and an annual average of more than 6,000 full-time equivalent jobs. → Read More
Hudson Tunnel Project issues call for bids for early construction work
According to Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri, 2023 is the year that the efforts moves from planning to execution. → Read More
New Jersey receives federal funding to clean up 3 Superfund sites
The Garden State has more of the contaminated properties than any other state in the country. → Read More
Felician receives $2.3M federal technology grant
Among other things, the award from the U.S. Department of Commerce will be used to upgrade and expand broadband infrastructure and to make remote learning fully accessible. → Read More
NJ Department of Health receives $80M public health grant from CDC
“This is the beginning of a very exciting new chapter for the New Jersey Department of Health and public health in the Garden State,” said Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “We have a great opportunity to build a more resilient health department with a robust, well-trained workforce, a modernized infrastructure, and a stronger system for a healthier New Jersey." → Read More
Division of Investment appoints two deputy directors
Lisa Walker comes to the Treasury from the private sector, while William Connors was elevated from his role as head of fixed income. → Read More
NJ ferry services receive more than $11M in federal grants
More than $11 million in federal grants will be used for capital projects that help support New Jersey passenger ferry service. → Read More
Fair Lawn Economic Development Corp. restructures to better serve local needs
The Fair Lawn Economic Development Corp. restructured as Fair Lawn Main Street Inc. to better address the needs of local businesses. → Read More
Meet AC rebrands as Visit Atlantic City
Looking to draw more events, meetings and visitors to Atlantic City, Meet AC launched new branding to become Visit Atlantic City. → Read More
Second major tenant announced at New Jersey Wind Port
NJEDA and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC signed a letter of intent for the company to lease 35 acres at the New Jersey Wind Port. → Read More
Murphy set to deliver first in-person State of the State Address since 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver the State of the State Address Jan. 10 — the first time the annual speech has been in-person since 2020. → Read More
Newark's new Terminal A finally gets a takeoff date
After last month's delays, the new $2.7 billion Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport is finally set to open Jan. 12. → Read More
Hard Rock AC names new president and GM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City named George Goldhoff as president and Mike Sampson as general manager, effective Jan. 30. → Read More
University Hospital names Jimenez as president, CEO (updated)
University Hospital announced the hiring of Ed Jimenez as its new CEO, filling the vacancy created by Shereef Elnahal's departure. → Read More
Capuano to step down as Fairleigh Dickinson president
Fairleigh Dickinson University President Christopher Capuano announced that he will step down, effective Dec. 31. → Read More
Camden County unveils expanded EV charging network
Camden County's $150,000 project expands the area's electric vehicle charging network, with upgraded original stations and 10 new ones. → Read More
Gas prices drop dramatically in time for holiday season
According to GasBuddy, holiday gas prices this year will be $1.83 per gallon lower than they were just six months ago. → Read More