
ROI-NJ – Politics
27 FOLLOWERS
ROI-NJ is an omnichannel business media company and the authoritative source for news and connections impacting New Jersey's economic movers and shakers. Covers articles on political updates and news.
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
The day two breakfast at the Walk to Washington usually is sparsely attended — and usually has a media panel discussing issues in the state. This year, it was different. Eight gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum discussing issues pertinent to the business community — and did so in front of a packed house. Here […]
The post Eight candidates, lots of questions – plenty of interesting answers appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
Middlesex County announced the 2025 Arts and History Grant Awards in the amount of $2,455,007 to 105 municipal agencies and local nonprofit arts and history organizations. The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Board of County Commissioners offer these grants to municipal and not-for-profit organizations based in Middlesex County. Funding support includes General Operating […]
The post Middlesex County awards over $2.4M in arts and history grants appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
The return of the Walk to Washington by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce certainly has to be considered a huge success. From record registrations (more than 1,200, including 1,000 on a sold-out train) to a format that featured more networking and fewer speeches, eventgoers seemed to appreciate the 84th version of the uniquely New […]
The post Notebook: Should Walk be an annual trip? – and other questions from our unofficial poll appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
Bergen Community College has received a $185,150 New Jersey Economic Development Authority Child Care Facilities Improvement Program grant to renovate its Child Development Center (CDC), a nationally accredited early childhood learning facility at the College’s main campus in Paramus. The College used the grant funds to install a new security and monitoring system and updated […]
The post Bergen Community College Child Development Center selected for state grant appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
Gov. Phil Murphy spoke to business leaders and elected officials Thursday night at the Walk to Washington banquet — the eight time he has done so during his administration. And while Murphy again vowed to “run through the tape” and work hard until his final day, even he acknowledged the legacy question that comes at […]
The post Leaving a legacy: The complicated case of Murphy and the business community appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
There were miniature soccer balls from BCB Bank on the Walk to Washington train. There were autographed hats — and an appearance by Pele’s daughter, Kely Christina Arantes do Nascimento — courtesy of the N.J. Diverse Business Advisory Council. There was a display of scarves and other World Cup trinkets at the banquet session of […]
The post Keeping the World Cup top of mind: Walk to Washington serves as another reminder appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
2d ago
Election years traditionally make the best Walk to Washington train trips, as gubernatorial hopefuls walk the train in an endless quest for votes. These one-on-one encounters offer a chance for a sneak peek at the state of the race. Because there are so many candidates in both parties, the ROI-NJ unofficial poll added a twist […]
The post The surprising answer to simple question: Who is your pick for governor? appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
3d ago
The uniquely New Jersey Walk to Washington – the State Chamber-sponsored networking train ride filled with business and nonprofit leaders and elected officials — made a triumphant return Thursday. The event, being held for the first time since 2020, drew a record crowd — chamber officials said they were expecting more than 1,000 riders on […]
The post Train trip is back: Bigger (and perhaps better) than ever appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
4d ago
The Camden Food Fund has made its first four investments into Camden city food businesses participating in or helping to advance a healthy, equitable local food economy. These four loans are part of a pilot to learn the best way to reach and impact the needs of food entrepreneurs in Camden. Using a resident-centered approach to […]
The post Camden Food Fund makes initial four loans appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more
ROI-NJ – Politics
4d ago
DoorDash announce on Wednesday that it has collaborated with Wakefern Food Corp. (ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, and Fairway Market stores in New Jersey) and BJ’s Wholesale Club to offer SNAP/EBT payment capabilities on the DoorDash Marketplace. Now, SNAP beneficiaries across the Garden State can order fresh and affordable groceries from their local […]
The post Wakefern banners and BJ’s Wholesale Club locations now support SNAP/EBT payment capabilities on DoorDash appeared first on ROI-NJ ..read more