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.

Retail
Grocer, beauty retailer signal latest shift for Middlesex County shopping center

The changing face of retail is on full display at the North Village Shopping Center on Route 1, where a new Trader Joe’s recently opened in a space vacated by Barnes & Noble. The center has now attracted another leading name in retail — all part of an effort by its management team to reinvent the property for the second time in less than 20 years.

Retail
Azarian touts new leases within central, northern N.J. portfolio

The Azarian Group LLC has leased more than 9,000 square feet at a high-end retail center in North Brunswick, part of what the firm says was a banner year across its portfolio.

Professional Services
Kipcon inks new affiliation with fellow engineering firm

Kipcon Inc. has entered into a new affiliation with a longtime peer in the civil and structural engineering field, the North Brunswick-based firm said last week.

Retail
Middlesex County retail property sells for $1.2 million

A freestanding retail building in North Brunswick has changed hands among private investors, in a nearly $1.2 million sale brokered by Marcus & Millichap.

People
New senior leasing agent joins LMC

Levin Management Corp. has added a 10-year retail leasing veteran to its team.

Health Care & Education
EDA incubator welcomes new R&D lab

A digital health technology firm is the newest tenant at a state-run incubator in North Brunswick.

Retail
North Brunswick shopping center welcomes new tenant

Painting retailer Sherwin-Williams has opened the doors of its new, 4,500-square-foot store at a North Brunswick retail complex, Levin Management Corp. said Friday.

Professional Services
DMR retained for Middlesex County building redesigns

Middlesex County has hired DMR Architects to redesign a series of administration buildings in North Brunswick, the Hasbrouck Heights-based firm said Wednesday.

Finance & Capital Markets
Investors announces more than $300M in CRE loans

Investors Bank has originated than $308 million in loans in recent weeks, financing more than a dozen transactions involving multifamily and commercial properties.