Business & Finance

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – To assist local small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, Middlesex County is introducing a Small Business Grant program utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act funding.

The County intends to award a total of $1,062,260 in grants for job retention and creation through the CDBG-CV funds for this special economic ...

WATCHUNG, NJ – As the fight against COVID-19 continues, businesses such as the Pilates Design Studio remain closed. In an effort to help clients, owner Danielle Conner has been providing online group classes three days a week and private sessions everyday and is sharing some helpful drills to help one’s immune systems remain strong and healthy.

“We've been holding ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield-based Kobo Products, Inc., a powder and dispersion company that manufacturers and distributes cosmetic and personal care raw materials, has been switching gears a bit the past few months in an effort to help fellow New Jerseyans and the fight against COVID-19.

Since April, the company, which operates five locations in the borough, has ...

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

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

WESTFIELD, NJ — The pandemic may be accelerating the demise of an expansive department store on North Avenue.

Mayor Shelley Brindle said she has long prepared for the closure of Lord & Taylor’s store on North Avenue so when Reuters broke the news Tuesday that the retailer plans to liquidate merchandise at its 38 stores nationwide in anticipation of closing the locations, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Edison Heating and Cooling prides itself on providing state-of-the-art service and safety precautions throughout the year and, with the coronavirus crisis currently sweeping through New Jersey, the company has stepped up its safety protocols – for both customers and employees – even more. 

“As a declared essential service, we are ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, small business owners are facing unprecedented economic disruption. “It’s important for us to think about how this pandemic is affecting entrepreneurs who put all they had into a dream. Small businesses are still waiting for CARES Act money to come through, while large hedge funds have already been funded. It makes no sense.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Creative Kids Academy (CKA) may have closed its doors last week out of precaution, but students of the Clinton Avenue preschool and day care are still being provided daily education lessons and activities. 

“We are dedicated to helping our families get through this difficult time and ensuring that our children are being stimulated and learning while ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Over the past two weeks, Jo-Ann’s Dance Studio – the Performing Arts Centre and Vertical Freedom have been working to find ways to keep students and clients active while also keeping the South Clinton Avenue business afloat. 

“As I am sure you all know by now, the governor has mandated that all businesses such as ours be closed until ...

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