Office

New Jersey’s office market is evolving by the day, but this fact remains: The state’s location and educated workforce make it a highly desirable place for tenants of all shapes and sizes.

Office
New deals, renewals bring Parsippany office building to full occupancy

Tenants have inked more than 60,000 square feet in new leases and renewals at a Parsippany office building, bringing the 152,000-square-foot property to 100 percent occupancy.

Government & Public Policy
Mars, Ralph Lauren among several high-profile companies on EDA agenda

Mars Wrigley and Ralph Lauren Corp. have applied for nearly $65 million in combined tax credits in connection with potential moves to Newark and Nutley, respectively, as the state Economic Development Authority prepares to consider the applications on Tuesday.

Office
A changing submarket: Panelists talk tenants, amenities in Jersey City

With some 700 attendees on hand, industry experts spoke about the changing makeup of office users and what landlords must do in order to compete for those tenants. First and foremost, they said, owners should take note of changes in how those tenants are using their space.

Retail
New ownership ditches plan for Sayreville ‘fortress mall,’ report says

A joint venture has scrapped a long-awaited plan to build a futuristic, 2.2 million-square-foot “fortress mall” along the Garden State Parkway, replacing it with a proposal for a mixed-use, urban-style retail village that is more in line with changing consumer tastes.

Office
P3RE inks 26,000 sq. ft. lease with nonprofit in Bloomfield

A nonprofit that provides services to youth and families has leased 26,000 square feet at a 380,000-square-foot office park in Bloomfield, according to landlord P3RE Properties.

Office
VREP details new 90,000 sq. ft. lease with Billtrust in Lawrenceville

Vision Real Estate Partners is set to welcome another large corporate tenant to its portfolio, following a 90,000-square-foot lease in Lawrenceville with an invoicing and payment software firm.

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IN THE MOMENT: Miles Berger honored at Downtown New Jersey conference

Miles Berger, CEO of Berger Organization in Newark, was honored recently as an Individual of Excellence by Downtown New Jersey in recognition of his leadership and dedication to downtown development.

Professional Services
Engineering firm looks to drone technology to propel its business forward

Kipcon Engineering has worked to expand and modernize its practice with the use of drones, using the technology for everything from surveying and road repairs to moisture testing and building inspections — providing a new frontier for engineering and construction professionals.

Office
Church renews 6,200 sq. ft. lease at Key Properties building in Englewood

A church has renewed the lease at its longtime home in Englewood, where it occupies more than two-thirds of a 9,000-square-foot building owned by Key Properties.

Office
Pharma firm inks 37,000 sq. ft. HQ lease in Saddle Brook

A pharmaceuticals firm has taken a full floor at a Saddle Brook office building as part of a relocation of its global headquarters, according to brokers involved with the deal.