Business & Finance

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In order to assist local small businesses negatively impacted during the coronavirus pandemic, Middlesex County is offering a Small Business Grant program to help local businesses throughout the county. The grants utilize funding from the federal Community Development Block Grant that was created through the CARES Act. The CARES Act was designed as a response to ...

TRENTON, NJ — Garden State eateries continuing to hurt because of COVID-19 will get further relief June 15 when the state will begin allowing for in-person outdoor dining.

Governor Phil Murphy, in announcing the executive order Wednesday, said he himself has a reservation for June 15 although he didn’t say where.

“I hope folks with some confidence feel they can ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Starting June 15, New Jerseyans can make themselves presentable again by getting a haircut before dining out at their favorite restaurant and after indulging off the menu, work out at the local gym the next day.

They'll also be able to go inside and shop at their favorite retails establishments.

Governor Phil Murphy delivered some good news to New Jersey residents at ...

TRENTON, NJ – Outdoor dining and in-person retail shopping will be allowed starting June 15, while personal care businesses such as barbershops and hair salons will be able to open a week later as Gov. Phil Murphy continues to peel away social distancing measures.

Youth summer programs will also be permitted to start on July 6 during what Murphy calls Stage 2 of New ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy is expected to announce eased restrictions on serving customers at restaurants and bars at his June 1 press briefing, but owners are concerned the guidance he provides will be little more than an appetizer.

Murphy's guidance is that no one is to be allowed indoors, outdoor dining and drinks only, according to several sources, at 25 percent ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Previously the Central Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce was known as the Jamesburg-Monroe Regional Chamber of Commerce. Back in the fall, the non-profit organization that supports businesses in southern Middlesex County, western Monmouth County and northern Mercer County decided to rename the chamber of commerce in order to incorporate other area member towns such as Spotswood ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Governor Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions imposed on New Jersey businesses, announcing at Tuesday's press briefing that auto dealerships, motorcycle and bicycle shops can re-open their showrooms and shops for on-site sales activities beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The timing couldn't be better, as the Memorial Day weekend has traditionally been a major ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Are you ready to get your retail shopping on? Keeping in mind the ongoing need for social distancing, yet also considering the predicament of local businesses located inside the mall, Brunswick Square is launching curbside pickup service for retailers and restaurants this Monday. 

Curbside pickup will begin on May 18 and continue during the hours of ...

MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced plans to make a bobblehead of NJ Governor Phil Murphy. 

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum will donate $5 from every Governor Murphy Bobblehead sold to the Protect The Heroes fund in support of the 100 Million Mask Challenge, the same cause that ...