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New Jersey has an unmatched location and a population that developers dream about. It’s no wonder the commercial real estate industry is flourishing and evolving across all segments of the market.

People
Petrucci announces promotion, names director of property management

By Joshua Burd J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc. has announced a promotion within its property management team. The Asbury-based developer said Wednesday that it elevated Joni Elekes to director of property management. In the new position, she will continue to be…

Government & Public Policy
Murphy renews call for state-supported venture capital fund

Gov. Phil Murphy hit the road on Wednesday to highlight a plan to draw more venture capital to New Jersey, a key piece of his proposal to replace the state’s expiring business incentives.

Residential & Mixed Use
C&W: Buyer wanted for new 24-unit rental property in Cedar Grove

A newly developed, 24-unit apartment property in Cedar Grove has hit the market for sale, brokers with Cushman & Wakefield announced Wednesday.

Government & Public Policy
Longtime EPA official joins Kearny Point team, with a focus on green initiatives

Hugo Neu Group has bolstered the team overseeing its landmark Kearny Point project, tapping a longtime federal official to oversee environmental initiatives at the 130-acre site.

Industrial
Liberty adds industrial buildings in Meadowlands, Edison for $52 million

Liberty Property Trust has expanded its industrial holdings in New Jersey, acquiring properties in the Meadowlands and Edison for a combined $51.8 million.

Government & Public Policy
Developer of Newark’s Teachers Village launches Opportunity Zone fund

RBH Group, the developer of the heralded Teachers Village project in Newark, is hoping to build on that success with a new investment fund under the federal Opportunity Zone program.

Industrial
BRC: Rahway warehouse fetches $19.8 million

A buyer has paid nearly $20 million for a 256,000-square-foot industrial facility in Rahway, in a newly announced transaction by Bussel Realty Corp.

Retail
Hemp products retailer inks first brick-and-mortar location, NAI Hanson says

A seller of pharmaceutical-grade hemp products is set to open a store just north of Bergen County, its first brick-and-mortar location, under a 1,200-square-foot lease arranged by NAI James E. Hanson.

Office
Sanzari opens leasing office at flagship Glenpointe campus

Alfred Sanzari Enterprises has opened a new leasing office in Teaneck as part of its marketing effort for more than 650,000 square feet of office space at the Glenpointe complex.

Professional Services
Savills drops ‘Studley’ from name as part of U.S. rebrand, global focus

Tenant advisory firm Savills Studley is dropping the second half of its name as part of a new rebranding campaign — one that includes commercials during the upcoming NCAA men’s basketball tournament.