On June 11, a vehicle fire in Philadelphia caused a portion of I-95 to collapse. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency to secure federal funding to rebuild the bridge, which is estimated to take several months to rebuild.

The Child Care Facilities Improvement Program provides grants to New Jersey child care providers for facilities improvements that will contribute to high quality early childhood learning environments.

The New Jersey WasteWise Business Network is a free educational program designed to help businesses and other organizations learn how waste reduction, recycling, and recycled product procurement not only help the environment, but also their bottom line.

The Employer Participation in Repayment Act was passed into law In March 2020 as part of the CARES Act. While the program was set to expire on December 31, 2020, it has officially been extended until January 2026. The law allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved proposed rules for the $240 million Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Program, which will help address food access challenges by attracting and retaining new supermarkets in the 50 Food Desert Communities (FDCs) designated by the NJEDA last year.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the New Jersey Clean Energy Loans (NJ CELs) Program on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. The session will provide information on program eligibility, loan terms, engagement with banking partners, and the application process.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a webinar to discuss the application process for the Food Retail Innovation in Delivery Grant (FRIDG) program on Friday, April 21 at 2:00 PM.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will hold a virtual information session to provide venture capitalists, private equity investors, and New Jersey startups with information on how they can access capital from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF).

The Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy (OCAGE), in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), has announced the release of a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) to support innovative pilot programs focused on building a diverse, inclusive green workforce

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission is inviting New Jersey residents and organizations to share their ideas about how cannabis tax revenue should be used.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) released information on the state’s Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Program and announced dates for public listening session to solicit public feedback on the program.

The Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy (OCAGE), in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), has released a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) to support innovative pilot programs focused on building a diverse, inclusive green workforce.

Last week Governor Murphy announced the creation of the New Jersey Manufacturers Voucher Program, a $20 million pilot program run through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority that could provide up to $250,000 in grants to manufacturers in targeted industries to use toward updating their equipment.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has announced the creation of a competitive grant program that will help New Jerseyans, particularly those in New Jersey Overburdened Communities, develop skills for careers in offshore wind.

Earlier this week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that its Board has approved investing up to $1 million into Innovate Capital Growth Fund (ICGF) through a limited partnership investment.

Santander's Cultivate Small Business program provides education, coaching, and small capital grants to early stage food entrepreneurs in low-income neighborhoods, with a focus on supporting food businesses owned by women, people of color, and immigrants.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for its Small Business Improvement Grant on Thursday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. The Small Business Improvement Grant provides reimbursement for costs associated with making building improvements or purchasing new furniture, fixtures and equipment. A total of $15 million of Main Street Recovery Finance Program funding will be utilized to capitalize the Small Business Improvement Grant.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) it will open applications for a new round of Sustain & Serve NJ funding early next month. The NJEDA’s Sustain & Serve NJ program provides eligible entities with grants up to $2 million to support the purchase of meals from New Jersey restaurants that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and the distribution of those meals at no cost to recipients. Applications are expected to open March 1, 2022 & close April 1, 2022. The application will be available at https://

On January 24, the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) opened applications for the $1.5 million Round 2 of its Clean Tech Seed Grant Pilot Program. CSIT developed the program in coordination with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

On January 12, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified entity to conduct a feasibility study for a world-class, flagship offshore wind research and development (R&D) testing facility as part of the Authority’s strategy to accelerate innovation for the offshore wind industry. The Offshore Wind Innovation Center Feasibility Study RFP can be found here.

The Camden Board of County Commissioners is launching a new round of support for renters at risk of losing their homes or facing an eviction threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board is now officially accepting applications from eligible renters facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.

Uber Eats and Visa are introducing Grants for Growth, a new grant program that provides $1 million in grants to small businesses that have been impacted by COVID, hurricanes, natural disasters and other unexpected events. Through the program, $10,000 grants will be provided to 100 Uber Eats member restaurants to support expenses such as payroll​, vendor payments, ​rent and utilities ​and upgrading technology infrastructure. ​

On January 4, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) released a draft list of New Jersey’s 50 designated Food Desert Communities for public feedback.

Santander Bank’s Cultivate Small Business program is designed to help early - stage women, minority, and immigrant entrepreneurs working to build and sustain food - related businesses in emerging neighborhoods in New Jersey. The 12-week, fully virtual program runs from April 19th – the end of June, 2022 and is completely free. The program provides industry-specific education, networks, and mentoring, along with the opportunity to apply for capital grants for your business. Applications are due January 28, 2022.

The Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo have re-launched the Flyers Hometown Assist program, which will award a half-million dollars in free advertising assets to five local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. An additional ten small businesses will receive a hospitality suite for a Flyers game.

On December 3, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced that applications are open for the Offshore Wind Tax Credit Program. Eligible applicants can receive tax credits, often up to 40-60 percent of a project’s qualified capital investments, which can be applied against corporate business tax or insurance premiums. Tax credits are released in increments of 20 percent of the total credit amount per year for five years. Businesses can also sell their tax credits for at least 75 percent of the credit amount.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is partnering with the Business Network for Offshore Wind to offer discounted trainings to help New Jersey-based businesses and individuals navigate the offshore wind industry and identify business opportunities in the New Jersey and national offshore wind supply chains. Register today for an upcoming training at a discounted rate—additional discounts available for NJ Certified Small, Disadvantaged, Minority-owned, Women-owned, Veteran-owned, and/or Service Disabled Veteran-

The New Jersey Wind Port will be hosting a Trades Career Fair on December 15th from 4pm to 7pm at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 437 Grieves Parkway Salem, NJ.

On November 17, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) released for public feedback updated rules for the Emerge Program as amended by P.L. 2021, c. 160. The Emerge Program is New Jersey’s new job creation incentive program created under the Economic Recovery Act. Through the program, small and large businesses, as well as non-profits, can apply for tax credits to support projects that meet minimum capital investment, job creation or retention, and other requirements.

On November 10, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved the creation of the Main Street Micro Business Loan, which will provide financing of up to $50,000 to eligible micro businesses in New Jersey with ten or fewer full-time employees and no greater than $1.5 million in annual revenues. The Program is the successor to the Micro Business Loan Program established by the NJEDA in 2019.

On November 10, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved rules for the Aspire Program, a place-based economic development program created under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA).The Aspire Program encourages mixed use, transit-oriented development in New Jersey by providing tax credits to commercial and residential development projects that have a financing gap.

On November 10, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) released for public feedback rules for the Net Operating Loss (NOL) Program as updated under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA), including new measures to support woman- and minority-owned businesses. Members of the public are encouraged to review the preliminary rules and submit written feedback through an online form available on the Economic Recovery Act website.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual workshop to provide information on how to obtain and maintain the necessary documents from state departments. The ‘Navigating State Departments’ Workshop will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 9th, 2021 and will connect business owners with the people and information they need to start and maintain their business long-term.

On October 27, the Department of Environmental Protection and NJ Business Action Center announced that food-service businesses may provide single-use plastic straws only upon request, effective Thursday, November 4, 2021.

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) is submitting a proposal for the Good Jobs Challenge Grant. Through the Good Jobs Challenge, U.S. EDA is allocating $500 million to get Americans back to work by building and strengthening systems and partnerships that bring together employers who have hiring needs with other key entities to train workers with in-demand skills that lead to good-paying jobs.

Applications for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Small Business Lease Grant open tomorrow Wednesday, October 20th, at 9:00 a.m. The Small Business Lease Grant is a $10 million program designed to revitalize downtowns and main streets by offsetting a portion of the cost associated with businesses and nonprofits leasing street-level space.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is offering discounted offshore wind supply chain training programs for all New Jersey-based businesses and individuals who are interested in entering the rapidly growing offshore wind energy industry. Small, woman-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses (SMWVBEs) are especially encouraged to participate.

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will host an informational webinar tonight, Wednesday, October 13th at 7pm. The virtual webinar is aimed at ensuring awareness about accessing the cannabis industry in all of New Jersey’s 21 counties.

On October 6, Governor Phil Murphy announced that an additional $10.2 million in support has been allocated to the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP). The additional funding will be used to provide grants up to $10,000 to businesses currently in the pipeline for the program.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program for eligible entities to support business opportunity and enterprise projects in rural communities. This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is asking business owners to respond to the Federal Reserve Bank’s 2021 Small Business Credit Survey. The annual survey provides crucial insights into the financial health of small businesses that can help to bring additional resources or support to New Jersey.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is asking business owners to respond to the Federal Reserve Bank’s 2021 Small Business Credit Survey. The annual survey provides crucial insights into the financial health of small businesses that can help to bring additional resources or support to New Jersey.

On September 23, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)announced that it will shortly be launching the next phase of its tenant selection process for the New Jersey Wind Port.

On September 22, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) awarded four South Jersey communities grants to help them create plans to redevelop, repurpose, or regreen stranded assets, such as vacant and underutilized retail or office complexes, that have a major impact on local economic conditions. Each awardee will receive a $50,000 grant through the NJEDA’s 21st Century Redevelopment Program.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a public information and idea gathering session on the US EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Not-for-profit organizations throughout Camden County will be eligible for up to $500,000 in grant funding as part of the Commissioner Board’s COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program.

On September 15, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it plans to open applications for its Small Business Lease Grant Program on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

The Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey is partnering with New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) to host an informational webinar for businesses and nonprofits interested in applying for the new $10.5 million Henri/Ida Business Assistance Grant Program. The webinar is also in partnership with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and the African

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a South Jersey virtual small business resource workshop on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m to present information on available resources to support the growth of the state’s small businesses.

Governor Phil Murphy announced a partnership with valued CCSNJ member companies Uber and Lyft, in conjunction with United Way Worldwide and NJ 211, to provide access to free and discounted rides to New Jersey residents who lost a personal vehicle as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is now accepting applications for commercial projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program. The Commercial ERG Program is an incentive to help developers and businesses address project financing gaps in development or redevelopment projects, including below market development margins or rates of return.

On August 11, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved rules for the Main Street Recovery Program. The Main Street Recovery Program is a $100 million small business support program that will fund multiple financial assistance products aimed at supporting the growth and success of small businesses in New Jersey.

Applications for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) New Jersey Community Stage Relief Grant Program will open at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Venues, businesses, and sole proprietors that host, organize, promote, produce, or manage live events or performances can receive grants up to $300,000 through the program.

The U.S. Economic Development Administration recently announced six grant programs to disburse $3 billion of American Rescue Plan funding. The American Rescue Plan funding enables the U.S. EDA to provide flexible funding to support community-led economic development. The American Rescue Plan will directly benefit previously underserved communities impacted by COVID-19 through a series of six innovative challenges.

New Jersey businesses and residents affected by flash flooding on July 12, 2021 may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Affected residents and businesses in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and Warren counties are eligible for assistance.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.

On July 29 the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced a $75 million extension of the commercial component of the Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program. The Commercial ERG Program is an incentive to help developers and businesses address project financing gaps in development or redevelopment projects, including below market development margins or rates of return.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved rules to enact the creation of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Manufacturing Tax Credit (PMTC) Program. The PMTC Program provides per-job tax credits to PPE manufacturing projects in New Jersey that have made or make investments in 2020, 2021, or 2022.

Pre-registration for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program (Phase 2) will open TODAY, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program (Phase 2) makes additional financing available to New Jersey businesses and nonprofits, with a particular focus on entities that have taken on new space in 2021. Businesses with $10 million or less in annual revenue that have executed a new lease, leased additional space, or acquired an owner-occupied commercial space of at least 500

Pre-registration for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program (Phase 2) will open at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Applications for Phase 2 of the Sustain and Serve NJ are now open. The NJEDA’s Sustain and Serve NJ program provides eligible entities with grants of between $100,000 to $2 million to support the purchase of meals from New Jersey-based restaurants that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Applications will close July 18, 2021.

On June 23, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it will open applications for a new round of Sustain and Serve NJ funding next week. The NJEDA’s Sustain and Serve NJ program provides eligible entities with grants of between $100,000 to $2 million to support the purchase of meals from New Jersey-based restaurants that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The NJEDA will award up to $10 million in total funding through Phase 2 of the program.

On June 9, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved an update to Phase 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program. The program will provide up to $100,000 in low-cost financing to New Jersey small businesses and nonprofits with priority given to entities that have taken on new space, transitioned from a home-based business or smaller space into a larger space, or acquired an owner-occupied commercial space.

On June 9, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a series of amendments to the Offshore Wind Economic Development Tax Credit Program rules to reflect changes to the program enabled by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act (ERA) of 2020, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on January 7, 2021.

Applications are now open for the Emerge Program, a new jobs-based tax credit program created under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act (ERA) of 2020 and administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The Emerge Program, which replaced the Grow NJ Program, makes tax credits available to projects that invest private capital into the state and create jobs, with a focus on the State’s priority sectors.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) reopened pre-registration for Phase 4 of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program this morning, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., the Authority announced today. Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the allocation of $200 million in additional funds to help fulfill Phase 4 grant applications. Small business owners and non-profits that have not previously applied for Phase 4 grants may pre-register as a preliminary step toward applying for grants of

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is helping to pair vaccine providers with employers to create on-site vaccine pop-up clinics to make the vaccine as convenient as possible to employees and their families. NJDOH will collect certain information about your organization, including your contact information, the number of workers you employ, and your organizations’ interest in hosting a temporary vaccine pop-up clinic.

On May 12, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Emerge program, a new jobs-based tax credit program created under the Economic Recovery Act (ERA) of 2020.

In recognition of National Small Business Month, state Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced that starting June 1, the $100 filing fee to become certified as a Small-, Minority-, Woman- or Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise is being waived indefinitely.

On May 6, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it is currently accepting applications for its 2021 Net Operating Loss (NOL) Program, which was recently expanded as part of the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. The NOL Program enables early-stage technology and life sciences companies in the Garden State to sell their New Jersey net operating losses and unused research and development (R&D) tax credits to unrelated profitable corporations for cash.

On April 27, the U.S. Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) announced it will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

On April 18, the U.S. Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund at the U.S. Small Business Admini

On April 14, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 4 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, adding $85 million in funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Phase 4 will provide short-term operating support to a broad group of New Jersey small and medium sized businesses and non-profits that have been negatively impacted during the declared state of emergency. More information is available here.

On April 6, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)announced that applications are now open for the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP). The $15 million pilot program will provide vouchers for up to $100,000 to businesses and institutional organizations in the greater Newark and Camden areas to support the purchase of new, zero emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) such as pickup trucks, vans, busses, and box trucks.

Starting tomorrow, Camden County has thousands of appointments available for COVID-19 vaccinations. The County is asking for all interested in getting vaccinated, or employers hoping to have their employees vaccinated, to book appointments through the Camden County website as soon as possible.

On April 1, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) released a draft of the rules and targeted industry definitions under which the new Emerge business tax incentive program will be administered.

On March 30, President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law, extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) an additional two months to May 31, 2021.

On March 24, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced it is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

On March 22, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it will extend the deadline of the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program through Friday, May 28th, 2021 or until program funds are exhausted. New Jersey businesses with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) will be able to receive discounts of nearly 70 percent off purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE).

On March 15, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight into food security challenges faced by communities across the Garden State, including specific obstacles and disparities within communities that are considered “food deserts.” Responses to the RFI are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2021. The RFI can be found at https://www.njeda.com/bidding/#OET.

On March 10, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board of Directors approved the creation of the Micro Lender Support Grant Program. This $2 million pilot program will make grant funding available to organizations that lend to New Jersey small and micro businesses.

On March 2, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the the residential component of the Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program will relaunch this year. The NJEDA will relaunch the program utilizing $50 million in tax credits designated in the Economic Recovery Act of 2020.

The Latino American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) is currently recruiting for Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Program (CSB). This is a 16-week, fully virtual program is completely free to entrepreneurs, and provides you with industry education, networks, and mentoring, along with the opportunity to apply for capital grants for your business.

On February 10, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced plans to bring back discounts of nearly 70 percent off the price of personal protective equipment (PPE) purchased through the Authority’s New Jersey Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program.

On Friday, February 5, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that pre-registration for Phase 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program will be deferred. Pre-registration was scheduled to open on Wednesday, Februar

On Thursday, February 4, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) announced the launch of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Safety Training Challenge, a new $3 million program l

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a Research in Action Lab on the topic of minority-owned small businesses

On Tuesday, February 2, Governor Murphy announced an additional $5 million has been allocated to the Small Business Lease - Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP), which allows businesses in 64 legislatively designated municipalities to apply for g

On Wednesday, January 27, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it will open pre-registration for Phase 2 of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open today, Tuesday, January 19, to all participating lenders.

On Friday, January 15, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board of Directors approved the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP).

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open today, Monday, January 11, for community financial institutions to be able to make First Draw PPP Loans and on Wednesday, January 13 for Second Draw PPP Loans. The PPP will open to all participating lende

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

Applications are open for the NJEDA Sustain and Serve NJ program, a $2 million grant program in which eligible organizations can receive grants of at least $100,000 to support prospective costs associated with the bulk purchasing of meals from New Jersey-

On November 30, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it will issue a Request of Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management Services for the New Jersey Wind Port.

Starting today businesses with 100 or fewer employees can apply for nearly 70% discount on PPE

On November 23, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it will increase the discounts available on purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) made through the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program to nearly 70 perce

On November 13, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) 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...

On November 11, Governor Phil Murphy announced an additional $60 million in CARES Act funding will be directed to fulfill grants from the oversubscribed Phase 3 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA’s) Small Business Emergency Assistan

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)'s Phase 2 of the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program will launch tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

New Jersey has launched a COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The app also provides users with up-to-date information on New Jersey r

The State of New Jersey is requesting your input to better understand how to help you recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

On October 30, the Federal Reserve Board adjusted the terms of the Main Street Lending Program to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic. In particular, t

Interactive Small Business PPE Planning Tool Developed to Help Understand PPE Requirements/Needs

On October 29, the The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program. New Jersey small businesses can now purchase discounted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the NJEDA-approved “

On October 27 at 5 p.m., pre-registration closes for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Phase 3 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

On October 19, at 9 a.m., the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open pre-registration for Phase 3 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

On October 15, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced $11.2 million in financial assistance is being made available to commercial and recreational fishing businesses impacted..

On October 14, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 3 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. Phase 3, which will be funded with $70 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (

On October 8, the U.S. Small Business Administration with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provi

On October 5, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the Business Consulting for COVID-19 Recovery Program a free consulting program to help small businesses address the challenges they are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pande

Families in need of full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote learning schedule can apply for a childcare/tuition grant HERE. The grant program reserves up to $250M from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund and is administered by the State o

Status updates are now available for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications through a new chat option to help get updates.

On September 1, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced a $10 million expansion of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program to help support small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The expanded

U.S. SBA Office of Disaster Assistance is offering Pennsylvania and New Jersey businesses and residents affected by civil unrest (May 30 through June 8, 2020) low-interest disaster loans. The declaration (PA 16571) covers Philadelphia County and the adjac

On August 11, Governor Murphy announced the first phase of the New Jersey Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program, designed to ensure that the State’s small businesses and non-profits have access to the fairly priced personal protective equipment (PPE

On August 11, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that its Board has approved the use of $15.3 million in Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Emergency Security (CARES) Act funding to provide grants through the Authority’s Small Busin

On August 11,the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it has started accepting applications for its expanded Micro Business Loan Program to support New Jersey small businesses, many of which are facing business interruption as

On August 11, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced plans to contract with Rutgers University to conduct a disparity study of the Authority’s contractual awards related to the New Jersey Wind Port. The study will analyze whether

On July 29, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority(NJEDA) announced the Ecommerce Technical Assistance Program a new program to provide e-commerce services for small businesses. The Authority has engaged the services of Hudson Integrated, Positive

On July 28, Governor Phil Murphy announced 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.

On July 23, Governor Phil Murphy announced the the Small Business Lease - Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP). This program is the first component of a broader Main Street Commercial Corridors Relief Package to be paid for with federal CARES Act

On July 2, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A4132) which modifies the State’s shared work program and changes eligibility for the State’s unemployment insurance program. Participating in a shared work program is a viable way for employers to avoid

On July 1, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced unemployed workers will be eligible for an additional 20 weeks of unemployment benefits. Previously, unemployment benefits maxed out at 39 weeks.

The Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ) has been a constant source of information for our members as we have collectively navigated the past several months together.

On June 22,The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will begin releasing an initial batch of awards from phase 2 of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

On June 15, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek information, ideas, and solutions on how to ensure the state’s small businesses and nonprofits have access to personal p

On June 12, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his wife, Mary Pat Christie announced the New Jersey 30 Day Fund, a new nonprofit entity that will provide forgivable loans up to $10,000 to small businesses impacted by COVID19.

On June 11, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development released new guidance regarding returning to work. Along with the new guidelines, the Department released FAQs for employers and employees. The links for the resources can be found bel

On June 9, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced an expansion of its Micro Business Loan Program to assist New Jersey small businesses. The expanded program will provide financing up to $50,000 for micro businesses and nonprofits

On June 8, the Federal Reserve Board expanded its Main Street Lending Program to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to be able to receive support. The Board lowered the minimum loan amount, raised the maximum loan limit, adjusted the principal r

The expanded Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program will be available at 9:00 a.m. TODAY, June 9, 2020 in both English and Spanish. The $45 million program will provide grants up to $10,000 to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandem

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has announced that it will pursue approval from its Board on Tuesday, June 9 to allow all types of 501(c) non-profit organizations to apply for funding under the second phase of the Small Business Emer

On June 2, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that applications for the expanded Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program will be available at 9:00 a.m. on June 9, 2020 in both English and Spanish. The $45 million pro

On May 29, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced partnerships with three leading minority and women-owned marketing and public relations firms, including CCSNJ member 360 Marketing & PR.

On May 22, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held a special Board Meeting to approve the use of an additional $5 million in funding from the CARES Act’s federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to support the original Small Business Emergency A

On May 22, Governor Phil Murphy announced the launch of the PPE Supplier Registry, a joint effort by the Office of Governor Murphy, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Office of Innovation, and the New

The NJEDA encourages businesses to explore the following programs, which pre-date the COVID-19 outbreak.

PUA is a new program authorized by Congress as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide unemployment benefits to workers not eligible for regular unemployment.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that Goldman Sachs, in partnership with Pursuit, has committed $10 million to loans for small businesses in New Jersey.

NJEDA launched its New Jersey Entrepreneur Support Program, a $5 million program that will create a guarantee to support repayment of an investor loan advanced for working capital purposes.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released a comprehensive FAQ page & PDF of common questions about the various programs and benefits available to workers during this unprecedented time, with answers and links to additional

The application for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program is now open.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 9:00 am. A link to the grant program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19

The county’s small-business loan program will provide working capital during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The team at the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey is here to make it as easy as possible for you to get up-to-date and accurate information on COVID-19. Bookmark the CCSNJ Resource page where you can access links to the latest Legislative Updates, a

Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking information from small-to-medium enterprise owners and leaders to inform the development of new programs and initiatives to support organizations during the COVID-19

Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will be launching a COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal to help employers who have critical hiring needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pursuant to Executive Order 103 (Murphy 2020) (“EO 103”) in response to increasing numbers of employers encouraging employees to work from home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is waiving certain