WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales will increase in 2024 between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual discussion on the health of the American consumers and the retail industry. “The resiliency of consumers continues…
Every March, we celebrate National Agriculture Week (including National Ag Day), which is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). The ACA is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America…
The County College of Morris and the new Culinary and Hospitality Arts Institute of New Jersey hosted their first Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Jeunes Chefs competition with the Bailliage Joseph Donon. The contest encourages and promotes the culinary expertise of young Chefs under the age of 27 by exposing them to a competitive environment with their…
In 2026, the United States will mark our Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today’s young people are the leaders, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the next 250 years — and it’s important their voices are heard as we commemorate this historic milestone. America’s Field Trip is a…
The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation has announced that the 2024 Grant application for funding of open space projects under the Morris County Preservation Trust is now available on the Open Space Preservation website. “Morris County’s scenic charm and strong economy thrive on preserving open space alongside a bustling business landscape. 2024 marks the…
Film Commission’s next Film Ready Workshop set for April 23 NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced today that 14 municipalities and four counties have completed the Film Ready New Jersey Program and are now designated as Film Ready Communities. The multi-step training and certification…
