Business & Finance
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
April 26, 2026
NEW JERSEY – With summer recess just around the corner, it is a good time to know how to get your legal working papers when an underage worker secures that job. Working papers continue to be processed through the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development's website --MyWorkingPapers.nj.gov ...
MERCER COUNTY – Mercer County residents are invited to participate in the semi-annual Career and Resource Fair that will help connect job seekers with potential employers while also learning about potential resources available. Why would it be beneficial to participate? Attendees will be able to ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Council passed a resolution at its April 14, 2026 meeting that approved an agreement with a developer, KFRT, that would create the so-called “Americana Place” on Route 130. The multi-faceted development, which has been in the works since 2023, would include a ...
EWING, NJ – One of Central New Jersey's leading non-profit organizations, Mercer Street Friends, which works to provide food, family, and education services for Mercer County residents, has appointed Randall West as the new Chief Executive Officer.West, who will assume the CEO position on July 1, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township has a new local business in the community -- Reflections Medical Spa – that will combine technology and techniques to provide personalized aesthetic and medical treatments for customers. Mayor Janice Mironov, Deputy Mayor David Russell as well as Council ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of labor unions from around Mercer County have joined together to voice opposition to the use of non-union labor and an out-of-state contractor that is working on construction at the future Sprouts Farmers Market location in East Windsor. Labor union members and retirees ...
TRENTON, NJ – An East Windsor company has been listed on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for failure to pay wages in line with state laws. The East Windsor company, Prolutions, LLC, violated the NJ Wage Payment ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor is moving closer to the opening of its first cannabis retail establishment after the council approved a resolution signing off on an application by Fresh Dispensary during the March 10 meeting. Fresh Dispensary, which currently has New Jersey locations in Elizabeth ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce has officially begun their search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead one of the state's most active business organizations. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown in January, current chamber ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A national data center company is looking to expand an existing facility in East Windsor through an application pending before the Township's Planning Board, which will hear it at an upcoming meeting. Environmental advocates, however, are raising concerns over the impact of ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation this week that would provide tax credits to employers for expenses incurred in the providing of childcare services to their employees.“For many families, childcare has simply become unaffordable, outpacing even the annual cost ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is joining 42 other states and territories in a multi-state legal complaint against two pharmacuetical companies who have locations in New Jersey. Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the legal filing against Novartis ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough is looking for individuals to volunteer their time and experience to serve on the Economic Development Committee (EDC.)As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the Borough is relaunching the Hightstown Economic Development Committee which has ...
NEW JERSEY — Starting a business is never easy, and the numbers prove it: more than 20% of all startups typically don’t survive past year one of operation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and nearly half never reach their fifth anniversary. Health insurance and labor costs, taxes, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – It's that time of the year to begin gathering documents and information for businesses to properly file their tax documents. That's why the Mercer County Office of Economic Development is hosting an informational forum for current and aspiring business owners to learn how to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – A cannabis retailer named Vivarium moved one step closer to potentially opening their doors in Hightstown after the Cannabis Advisory Committee's (CAC) signed off on their license application and recommended that the council “consider adoption of a resolution of support granting ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – After five years serving at the helm of one of the state's most active business organizations, Hal English, president and CEO of The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (PMRC) has announced his retirement. English, who has served as President and CEO since January ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey took a significant step toward permanently embedding innovation into state government recently as Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation establishing the New Jersey Innovation Authority, a move officials say will strengthen how residents and businesses interact with state ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her choice of Aaron Binder to serve as New Jersey's next State Treasurer and head of the Department of the Treasury. In this capacity, Binder will oversee New Jersey’s multi-billion-dollar budget, taxation, pensions, and investments, and ...
TRENTON, NJ – Rates for New Jersey benefits for employees went into effect on January 1, 2026. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) reported that maximum benefit rates and taxable wage base have been changed for Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability Insurance, ...
NEW JERSEY – New year, new rates in three major financial categories for New Jerseyans will go into effect on January 1, 2026. So, where will some more money be coming in, and other dollars be going out of your wallet? First, the good news for hourly wage workers: beginning January 1, 2026, the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Oaks Integrated Care officially recently announced their official merger with the behavioral health nonprofit Association for Advancement of Mental Health (AAMH), which serves the greater Mercer County community. The company says that the partnership will unite the two ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ –The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (PMRC) is preparing to pass the torch to a new board chairperson for the coming two years (2026 and 2027) –Patrick L. Ryan, President and CEO of First Bank. He will succeed outgoing board president Jeannine Cimino, who also serves ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The official reopening of the East Windsor Walmart Supercenter was more than a typical opening – it was a community celebration on Saturday that brought hundreds of shoppers to the store. The event was so much fun that even Santa Claus stopped by to take pictures with ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Rise Thrift Store is a magical place for shoppers to find special items for themselves or loved ones at an affordable price point. It also gives new life to never or gently-used items that have been donated. Now, just in time for the holidays, Rise has expanded their store to ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – It's been possibly the worst kept secret in and around East Windsor – the revamped Walmart has reopened and shoppers who have already been there are raving about it. Now, the store is ready to celebrate with a weekend event!Now open as a Walmart Supercenter features a robust ...
NEW JERSEY — With the holiday shopping season kicking into high speed, the New Jersey State Police reminded residents to be safe when shopping in the stores and online. The State Police issued Holiday Shopping Safety Tips on their social media page on Monday, often referred to as Cyber Monday as ...
NEW JERSEY – Small businesses across the country are gearing up for one of the most important shopping days of the year. Small Business Saturday returned on Nov. 29, 2025, and communities nationwide are being urged to “Shop Small” and support the independent shops, restaurants, and service ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Considering taking that leap in the new year to start your own business but unsure where to start? The NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey (NJSBC) is hosting a free seminar for would-be entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in New ...