EDA convenes startups, investors at Founders & Funders event

Entrepreneurs from two dozen emerging technology and life sciences firms in New Jersey met face to face last week with would-be investors, as part of an event hosted by the state Economic Development Authority.

EDA takes formal steps to support New Brunswick redevelopment site

State officials and the New Brunswick Development Corp. will begin efforts to strategize and craft a financial model for a redevelopment site in New Brunswick, where Gov. Phil Murphy has called for creating a campus for research and innovation.

Medical device maker weighs 167,000 sq. ft. lease in Plainsboro

A global medical technology maker has proposed relocating within Plainsboro to a nearly 167,000-square-foot building once occupied by Novo Nordisk, thanks in part to a 10-year, $17.8 million tax credit approved last week by state officials.

Finding new life: Young pharma, biotech firms offer second chance for New Jersey’s legacy R&D space

A growing pipeline of young life sciences firms has offered a second chance for New Jersey’s stock of legacy laboratory space. In the process, the ventures have served as anchors for developers seeking to repopulate large, vacant pharmaceutical campuses with turnkey laboratories.

Murphy names new board chair at EDA

Gov. Phil Murphy has picked New Jersey Resources Chairman and CEO Laurence M. Downes as board chairman of the state Economic Development Authority.

EDA: Foot care company weighs move to Elizabeth from Brooklyn

The state has approved a 10-year, $2.75 million tax credit to encourage a Brooklyn-based foot care company to move a major part of its operation to Elizabeth.

EDA votes to approve new CEO

The state Economic Development Authority has approved the installation of its next CEO, who come with a mandate of fostering growth for small and innovative businesses in New Jersey.

EDA: Fintech firm weighing move to Jersey City from NYC

A financial technology firm could be coming to Jersey City after being offered a 10-year, $5.6 million state tax credit package to move its headquarters from Lower Manhattan.

EDA awards $38 million to help linen business expand in Irvington, Trenton

An industrial linen business is poised to double its footprint in Irvington and upgrade its space in Trenton, following the approval of nearly $38 million in state tax credits over 10 years.

Box manufacturer proposes 500,000 sq. ft. plant in Florence

The state has approved $13.6 million in tax credits to encourage a cardboard packaging manufacturer to build a 500,000-square-foot facility in Burlington County.