Government & Public Policy
Kearny Point, Bell Works among sites eligible for EDA rent grants for startups

The state has approved nine locations at which technology or life sciences startups can apply for rent support grants that would help them move into incubators, accelerators or co-working spaces, including some of New Jersey’s largest redevelopment projects.

Industrial
Brooklyn electrical contractor buys Paterson building for $7.8 million

An electrical contractor is expanding into New Jersey with its purchase of a Paterson industrial building, under a $7.8 million deal arranged by Team Resources Inc.

Office
New York-based marketing firm eyes HQ move to Paramus, 25,000 sq. ft. lease

A marketing firm based in Rockland County, New York, is weighing a move to Bergen County, where it would lease nearly 25,000 square feet in connection with an incentive package approved by the state Economic Development Authority.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $14.7 million incentive for proposed Gucci call center in Jersey City

The state has approved a 10-year, $14.7 million tax credit to encourage luxury fashion giant Gucci to open a new 52,000-square-foot call center on the Jersey City waterfront.

Industrial
BRC: Food company moving from Brooklyn, buys Perth Amboy warehouse

A food company has acquired a 62,000-square-foot industrial building in Perth Amboy as part of a plan to relocate from Brooklyn, brokers with Bussel Realty Corp. announced.

Government & Public Policy
EDA seeking applications for grant program for ailing office, retail buildings

The state Economic Development Authority is accepting applications for a new grant program aimed at helping municipalities and counties find solutions for vacant or underused commercial properties within their borders.

Events
CREW NJ honors industry leaders at 35th anniversary event

Commercial Real Estate Women of New Jersey celebrated its 35th anniversary last week, drawing top development executives and service professionals to mark the milestone and hail the successes of the industry’s female leaders.

Industrial
Startup moving to Kearny Point, leasing 113,000 sq. ft.

A fashion design and supply chain startup is heading to the sprawling Kearny Point development, where it will occupy a new 113,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

Office
Quest details plans for 250,000 sq. ft. ‘flagship’ lab project in Clifton

Quest Diagnostics has taken the wraps off its plans at the ON3 campus in Nutley and Clifton, where it will build a 250,000-square-foot flagship laboratory facility that will become the largest in its portfolio.

Government & Public Policy
Developers, state officials face dual task with Opportunity Zone projects

Amid the rollout of the new federal Opportunity Zone program, developers and public officials are trying to balance two key objectives: Identifying shovel-ready projects — allowing investors to maximize the tax benefits of the law — and steering capital to low-income areas that weren’t already attracting investment and may have higher barriers to entry. The state believes it can check both boxes with the right coordination and by layering in the subsidies that have helped revitalize many of New Jersey’s cities and downtowns.