BusinessEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce Morris County Among Next Round for Top NJ Products in NJMEP Contest

Morris County Among Next Round for Top NJ Products in NJMEP Contest

The second round of voting is now open for the “Makers Madness – The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey” contest recently launched by Manufacturing Counts, a partnership between NJBIA and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) to promote awareness of New Jersey manufacturing.  Voting for the first round of 48 initial products ended on Monday, March 24, to…

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CommunityEconomic Development 2025 Morris County Budget Adopted

2025 Morris County Budget Adopted

No Tax Rate Increase for 6th Consecutive Year The Morris County Board of County Commissioners tonight unanimously adopted a $376.6 million budget for 2025, holding the county tax rate steady for the sixth consecutive year while expanding funding for public safety, human services, education and critical infrastructure. View the Budget Presentation “Despite rising costs beyond our control,…

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Economic DevelopmentWorkforce $2.5 Million in Available Grant Funds to Increase Access to Benefits and Protections for New Jersey Workers

$2.5 Million in Available Grant Funds to Increase Access to Benefits and Protections for New Jersey Workers

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced the availability of $2.5 million in grant funding as part of the fourth year of the Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) program. Launched in March 2022, CARE grants support outreach, education, and technical assistance by community-based organizations aimed at increasing equitable access to…

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