The NJBIZ editorial staff wanted to get a sense for how New Jersey business leaders across industries are approaching 2026. So, we asked. ➡️ What this feature is all about and Q&A's: https://njbiz.news/4r1mwZg

🌯 Opening day: Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen – which serves tacos, burritos and other Mexican items prepared from scratch daily – is set to begin welcoming customers at its new Summit restaurant today (Jan. 16). https://ow.ly/MIqv50XXu94

The NJ Department of Education has initiated a state takeover of Lakewood Township School District. The move follows years of persistent deficiencies and longstanding fiscal issues, according to the state. https://ow.ly/hekw50XXtte #LakewoodSchools #NJEducation #LakewoodNJ

Today, Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final State of the State Address. “Building a stronger and fairer state is not only possible. It is absolutely essential." https://njbiz.com/murphy-reflects-on-legacy-in-final-state-of-the-state/

📢 Just announced: Under a new, major partnership agreement, @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social becomes the naming rights partner of @newyorkredbulls.com new state-of-the-art performance center in New Jersey. https://njbiz.com/rwjbarnabas-health-red-bulls-partnership/

NJBIZ was on the scene today at Fort Monmouth, as officials marked the recent closing of Netflix’s $55 million land purchase to officially take ownership of a 292-acre “mega parcel” on the shuttered former U.S. Army base. https://njbiz.com/officials-mark-netflix-fort-monmouth-deal-closing/

In this week's issue: ✅ We shine our Spotlight on tax planning ✅ Gov. Phil Murphy reflects on his eight years leading N.J. ✅ Puratos forecasts top bakery and chocolate trends for 2026 ✅ and much more! Read it now! https://njbiz.com/jan-12-2026-edition-of-njbiz/

Macy's will close these two stores in New Jersey as part of an ongoing turnaround effort. https://njbiz.com/macys-closing-livingston-ramsey-stores-new-jersey/

Former Gov. Richard Codey died Jan. 11 at the age of 79. Here, leaders around New Jersey pay tribute to the state's longest-serving legislator. https://njbiz.com/former-gov-richard-codey-dies-new-jersey/

BREAKING NEWS: The New Jersey health department has approved Monmouth Medical Center's relocation ... with conditions. Get the details ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/njdoh-approves-monmouth-medical-center-tinton-falls/

The Medicine Woman in Jersey City – a #cannabis dispensary co-owned by rapper and actor Ice-T – has closed after less than a year in business. https://njbiz.com/ice-t-cannabis-dispensary-closes-jersey-city/

Over the next year, Jersey Shore-born Tommy’s Tavern & Tap plans to open two new spots in North Jersey. https://njbiz.com/tommys-tavern-tap-expands-ledgewood-paramus/

Newark-headquartered Gibbons PC has finalized its merger with national law firm Frost Brown Todd LLC, creating a mid-market legal powerhouse with roughly 800 attorneys across 25 offices nationwide. https://njbiz.com/newark-gibbons-frost-brown-todd-merger/

In case you missed it: The sixth round of New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative eliminates more than $86 million in medical debt for over 53,000 residents. https://njbiz.com/nj-wipes-86m-medical-debt-relief/

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will be sworn in during a Jan. 20 inauguration in Newark. Take a look at some of her notable key appointments and nominations, transition plans and top priorities as she prepares to take office⤵️ https://njbiz.com/mikie-sherrill-new-jersey-governor-transition-inauguration/

Sign up for our 🌟free🌟 newsletters to find out our most-read stories of 2025, which we'll reveal this week! https://njbiz.com/daily-other-newsletters/

⚠️ New Jersey declared a state of emergency across all 21 counties ahead of a severe winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. https://njbiz.com/new-jersey-state-of-emergency-winter-storm/

New Jersey ranked as the No. 3 best state to live this year. But where do we land when it comes to grocery costs, obesity rates, income and more? WalletHub breaks it down here ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/new-jersey-wallethub-2025-state-city-rankings/

💰Have your #Powerball ticket? You still have a chance to win tonight's $1.7 billion jackpot! https://njbiz.com/powerball-1-7-billion-christmas-eve-drawing/

The FDA approved a once-daily pill version of Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy – making it the first pharmaceutical company to bring an oral GLP-1 for weight loss to market. Get the timeline, pricing and more here ... https://njbiz.com/fda-approves-wegovy-weight-loss-pill-from-novo-nordisk/

Officials have announced major revisions to the Newark Bay–Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The changes are expected to save approximately $500 million. Find out what's new ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/turnpike-scraps-lane-expansion-saves-500m-newark-bay/

Four New Jersey pharmaceutical giants are among the latest companies to strike deals with the White House to lower prescription drug costs. https://njbiz.com/nj-pharma-trump-drug-pricing-deals/

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey said hospitals within the St. Joseph’s Health system will soon no longer be considered in-network providers. Here's what patients need to know ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/horizon-says-st-josephs-health-leaving-network/

Tim Sullivan steps down as CEO after leading the #NJEDA for nearly eight years. NJBIZ caught up with Sullivan as he reflects on his time with the agency and talks accomplishments, lessons learned and more. https://njbiz.com/tim-sullivan-ceo-njeda-final-day/

The Leapfrog Group unveiled the 2025 recipients of its annual Top Hospital Award, including seven from New Jersey. https://njbiz.com/seven-nj-hospitals-leapfrog-top-hospital-awards/

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is tapping a veteran career prosecutor as her choice for New Jersey’s next attorney general. https://njbiz.com/sherrill-davenport-new-jersey-attorney-general/

❗EXCLUSIVE: Newark approves a state-of-the-art vertical cold storage industrial development that will bring a 160-foot automated warehouse to the East Ward – and 150 new jobs. Get the details only on NJBIZ: https://njbiz.com/newark-automated-cold-storage-warehouse/

A plan to connect Jersey City, Secaucus and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex via mass transit is advancing following approval of a more than $22 million contract with HNTB Corp., NJ Transit announced. https://njbiz.com/meadowlands-jersey-city-transitway-22m-contract/

🎉We're celebrating the 2025 NJBIZ Business of the Year honorees (and unveiling the winners!). Stay tuned for the big reveal! 👏 Let's have one more round of applause for all the honorees: https://njbiz.com/njbiz-2025-business-of-the-year-awards-finalists

🎬 NJBIZ EXCLUSIVE | New Jersey-based #film company Phiphen has spun off and renamed its post-production arm amid growth. https://njbiz.com/phiphen-spins-off-palisades-post-new-jersey-film-growth/

Only on NJBIZ: Garden State Cold Storage is expanding in Newark, following a new lease arranged by Advance Industrial Group. The Cranbury-based brokerage exclusively revealed details about the transaction to NJBIZ. https://njbiz.com/garden-state-cold-storage-7-acre-newark-site/

⚽ Now that the #FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw has locked in the matchups, the NYNJ Host Committee can begin to refine all the tournament details. https://njbiz.com/world-cup-2026-draw-metlife-stadium-matchups/

The U.S. News & World Report Best Maternity Hospital 2026 ranking includes 27 New Jersey facilities. Get the list here ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/us-news-best-maternity-hospitals-2026-nj/

BREAKING NEWS: Alina Habba is resigning as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey in the wake of an appeals court ruling that found her appointment was unlawful. https://njbiz.com/alina-habba-resigns-nj-appointment-unlawful/

📣The 2025 NJBIZ New Jersey Businesses #PowerList is out today! This year-end compilation showcases the state's leading companies, from global brands to innovative startups shaping our economic future. ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/njbiz-power-list-new-jersey-businesses-2025/

⚽ Beginning at noon today (Dec. 5), #FIFA will host the #WorldCup2026 Final Draw, revealing the full (first-ever) 48-team field. Here's how to watch ... https://njbiz.com/fifa-world-cup-2026-final-draw-new-jersey/

💰💰 A Hudson County store sold the winning ticket for the Dec. 2 #MegaMillions drawing, with one lucky player hitting the $90 million jackpot. https://njbiz.com/union-city-90m-winning-mega-millions-ticket/

Still don't have your REAL ID? Beginning in February, the TSA will offer a $45 temporary alternative. However, the agency warns the new system may have drawbacks, including delays at the airport. https://njbiz.com/tsa-confirm-id-real-id-fee-2026/

⚠️ Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for part of New Jersey ahead of today's winter storm. https://njbiz.com/murphy-new-jersey-winter-storm-state-of-emergency/

The Campbell’s Co. has fired an executive allegedly caught on tape making derogatory comments about the company’s products, customers and employees. https://njbiz.com/campbells-fires-executive-derogatory-remarks-scandal/

Long weekend? Here's your chance to catch up with the 2025 NJBIZ Commercial Real Estate Power List (quickly!): https://njbiz.com/at-a-glance-2025-njbiz-commercial-real-estate-power-list/

📲 Catch up on New Jersey's governor transition: Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will take the baton from Gov. Phil Murphy Jan. 20. Get the latest on her senior staffers, action teams, call for residents' input and more. https://njbiz.com/sherrill-administration-11th-district-seat/

🍂🍽️ Pass the ... sides, please. When it comes to #Thanksgiving dinner, most Americans say they prefer side dishes to the main entrée, according to The Campbell’s Co. ➡️ https://njbiz.com/campbells-sides-top-turkey-americans-thanksgiving/ (Image provided by #Campbells)

🍂🛒 Doing some last-minute #Thanksgiving shopping after work? Then check out some of these deals from big-name food retailers that are cutting prices on classic holiday dinner items ... https://njbiz.com/nj-thanksgiving-meal-deals-2025-grocers/

Inside this week's issue: ➡️ The 2025 NJBIZ Commercial Real Estate Power List ➡️ HR leaders share insights on recruitment and retention trends ➡️ Maggiano’s Little Italy hires a Jersey City native to revamp its menu ➡️ and much more! Read it now! https://njbiz.com/nov-24-2025-edition-of-njbiz/

The 2025 NJBIZ Commercial Real Estate Power List is out today! Meet the most influential leaders of the industry shaping the way New Jerseyans live, work and play ➡️ https://njbiz.com/2025-njbiz-commercial-real-estate-power-list/

A total 17 New Jersey companies have landed on @forbes.com' Most Trusted Companies and America’s Best Companies lists. Six of those made a double appearance. Find the rankings here ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/nj-companies-forbes-most-trusted-best-companies/

A fresh wave of layoffs is hitting New Jersey’s pharma sector, with Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb both disclosing planned workforce reductions that will affect more than 300 total positions. https://njbiz.com/merck-bms-nj-layoffs/

🎉 Here we go! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning's NJBIZ #EmpoweringWomen Awards! 🎉 Congrats to our honorees! https://njbiz.com/njbiz-2025-empowering-women-honorees/ 📸 Photos by NJBIZ Managing Editor Jessica Perry

👏👏This morning in Somerset, we're celebrating the 2025 NJBIZ #EmpoweringWomen honorees! These companies and organizations are committed to leveling the playing field – rather, the workplace – for women employees. Meet them here! ➡️https://njbiz.com/njbiz-2025-empowering-women-honorees/