Events
Real estate icons among honorees at Meadowlands Chamber gala, 50th anniversary celebration

If there was any doubt about the commercial real estate industry’s impact on northern New Jersey, this year’s Meadowlands Chamber Legacy Awards Reception was a clear reminder. The organization hosted the annual gala on Oct. 12 while marking the 50th anniversary of its founding. Fittingly, it also unveiled a list of the 50 most influential people in the region’s history — including more than a dozen iconic developers and real estate service providers, from Jerry Gottesman and Jon and Peter Hanson to Gretchen Wilcox and Dave Gockel.

Professional Services
Three NAI Hanson brokers honored by Meadowlands Chamber as Emerging Leaders

The Meadowlands Chamber has recognized three brokers with NAI James E. Hanson as part of its recent Emerging Leaders program, the real estate services firm announced.

Hospitality & Tourism
Study: Meadowlands convention center, hotel complex would yield $30 billion over 30 years

A new Meadowlands convention center and hotel complex would generate $30 billion in new spending over 30 years, according to a study revealed Friday by supporters of the proposal.

Events
‘Meadowlands Cup’ golf event aims to highlight, build support for destination-based economy

Slated for Aug. 2, the first-ever Meadowlands Cup golf event will bring together business leaders and raise funds to support the Meadowlands 2040 Foundation— with a list of sponsors and participants that includes some of the state’s biggest names in the commercial real estate, construction and service industries.

Retail
American Dream announces reopening, debut of retail offerings

The American Dream complex in East Rutherford will reopen Oct. 1, nearly six months after the coronavirus crisis dealt yet another setback to the massive retail and entertainment venue.

Office
Meadowlands chamber unveils new headquarters, meeting space of the future

The Meadowlands Chamber has opened the doors to a new headquarters and visitors center in Lyndhurst, debuting a space with high-end technology and modern meeting rooms that will help expand the resources for businesses in the region.

Industrial
Russo, Forsgate break ground on massive Meadowlands logistics park

Two of New Jersey’s best-known multigenerational development firms have broken ground on a long-awaited project in the heart of the Meadowlands, one that will bring more than 3 million square feet of high-end industrial space to a site that is five miles from the Lincoln Tunnel.

Industrial
Russo, Forsgate close on Meadowlands site slated for 3 million sq. ft. industrial park

Russo Development and Forsgate Industrial Partners have completed their purchase of a 718-acre tract in Bergen County, paving the way for more than 3 million square feet of new high-end industrial space in the heart of the Meadowlands.