BusinessEconomic DevelopmentRetail Morris County Promotes Shopping at “Small Businesses” on Saturday

Morris County Promotes Shopping at “Small Businesses” on Saturday

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has officially designated Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, adopting a special resolution to observe Small Business Saturday, recognizing the essential role small businesses play in driving the county’s economy and enhancing the overall quality of life for our communities. Small Business Saturday®, launched by American Express on Nov. 27, 2010, has evolved into…

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BusinessCommunityEconomic Development Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Awards $124,000 in Grants

Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Awards $124,000 in Grants

MORRIS COUNTY – Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation, Blue Foundry Bank’s foundation for supporting philanthropic efforts in New Jersey communities, demonstrates leadership in giving back. The Foundation supports organizations under four giving pillars: Affordable Housing, Education, Health and Human Services, and Youth Programs. The Foundation has awarded over $90,000 in grants this year, with an additional…

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Economic DevelopmentEducationWorkforce CCM Celebrates New Apprenticeship Program and Triad Partnership

CCM Celebrates New Apprenticeship Program and Triad Partnership

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and CMC Steel Join Forces with CCM for Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program County College of Morris (CCM) celebrated the launch of a new Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship program, made possible through an innovative partnership with CMC Steel and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL).  The…

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Arts & CultureCommunityEconomic DevelopmentTourism Morris County Proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

Morris County Proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October 2024 “Arts and Humanities Month” today during a work session meeting in Morristown. Commissioner Director Christine Myers presented the framed proclamation to Tom Werder, Executive Director of Morris Arts, who was joined by colleagues from Morris Arts, Allison Larena, President & CEO of Morris Performing Arts Center (MPAC); Tom Loughman, Executive…

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BusinessEconomic Development Customer Study Shows Telehealth from HBCBS Being Among The Best in Country

Customer Study Shows Telehealth from HBCBS Being Among The Best in Country

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has been recognized as one of the nation’s top telehealth providers based on customer satisfaction. The data analytics company J.D. Power released its 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study last week, with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey named among those with the highest overall patient satisfaction in…

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