CommunityLifestyle Morris County Earns AAA Financial Ratings for 49th Consecutive Year

Morris County Earns AAA Financial Ratings for 49th Consecutive Year

Morris County’s financial stability again has been given the highest confidence ranking by Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, both of which issued their AAA ratings of the county finances for the 49th consecutive year. “The AAA issuer rating reflects the county’s strong and diverse economy, very high wealth and resident income, healthy reserve levels, and exceptionally…

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CommunityHistory Veterans and Fallen Honored at Annual Memorial Day Event

Veterans and Fallen Honored at Annual Memorial Day Event

Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals Presented to 13 Veterans The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented Distinguished Military Service Medals to 13 veterans at the Morris County Annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony outside the historic county courthouse in Morristown today. State legislators and Congressional office representatives also delivered honors to the veterans whose…

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Arts & CultureCommunity Juneteenth Arts Events in Morristown Ranging from a Public Opening to a Festive Celebration

Juneteenth Arts Events in Morristown Ranging from a Public Opening to a Festive Celebration

(Morristown, NJ, May 2024) — Juneteenth Arts Celebration is a two-day event that brings together four non profit organizations to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This FREE event celebrates the African American community and offers the public access to local artists, food, dance, music, and other festivities at major cultural venues in Morristown…

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CommunityHistory Municipalities Invited to Support America’s 250th Anniversary

Municipalities Invited to Support America’s 250th Anniversary

The Morris County Economic Development Alliance, the Morris County Tourism Bureau and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation are hosting a complimentary workshop on May 23 to teach municipalities how to become RevolutionNJ (RevNJ) communities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Where: Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown When: Thursday, May 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “We…

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CommunityEducation Academy for Global Commerce Students Placed First in National Business Plan Competition

Academy for Global Commerce Students Placed First in National Business Plan Competition

Denville, NJ (5/3/24) – Six Students in the Academy for Global Commerce showcased their entrepreneurial skills and innovative ideas leading them to emerge as the National Champions in the National Business Plan Competition for their company, elevATE, in the Virtual Enterprises International course. Garv Desai, Alexa Jativa, Ashwin Kathiresan, Haley Kosovitz, Priya Savani, Michelle Tripetsky worked together…

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BusinessCommunity How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy

How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy

Every year since 1963, U.S. presidents have issued a Small Business Week proclamation to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. The theme of Small Business Week 2024, which runs from April 28 – May 4, is “Building on the Small Business Boom.”   How Many Small Businesses Are There in the United States? A…

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