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New International Mail Distribution Center in Newark – February 9, 2010
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Pitney Bowes Mail Services President John Ward announce Newark as the site for its expanded mail services operations.
Courtyard by Marriott at the Prudential Center – February 4, 2010
Mayor Cory A. Booker has announced plans for a Courtyard by Marriott at the Prudential Center, just a few blocks from Penn Station in downtown Newark.
Solar Energy, LLC – December 11, 2009
Leading full service-integrators of commercial solar power systems, Solar Energy, LLC expand operations to downtown Newark
Harmony Square – October 27, 2009
Minority and female owned M&M Development break ground on new condos and rental units in the North and Central Wards
Dental Kidz – October 13, 2009
Local husband and wife team, Chris and Dr. Lezli Harvell, open 8,000 square foot state-of-the-art pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice financed in part by BCDC’s Grow Newark Fund
Financial Helpline – February 24, 2009
Public private partnership provides Newark residents with free access to financial professionals
MiSaVi Restaurant and Lounge – December 17, 2008
Newark natives Michael Cabezas, Victor Cabezas, and Saul Alvarez open trendy new restaurant in the Ironbound
Mimeo.com – December 3, 2008
Cutting edge printing company Mimeo.com opens new facility in Newark
JT’s Original Louisiana Bar-B-Que – November 13, 2008
Entrepreneur James Turner of Turner Restaurant Group opens new family-style eatery in Newark
The Packard Lofts – November 12, 2008
Historic downtown building to be rehabilitated into mixed-use space
Go Newark Restaurant Week – October 30, 2008
BCDC kicks off 11-day program to highlight Newark’s vibrant restaurant scene
Richardson Building Lofts – October 16, 2008
Newwork LLC aims to bring quality residential living to the downtown through $17 million building conversion
Newark Genesis Apartments – September 2, 2008
Jon Bon Jovi partners with the City of Newark to create affordable housing for low-income and special-needs population
Standard Chartered Bank – August 14, 2008
International Bank’s move to Newark seen as a vote of confidence for the City
Subway Franchise – April 16, 2008
Newark resident and Weequahic High School football coach Al-Tariq White opens new franchise financed by BCDC’s Grow Newark Fund
AMB Liberty Logistics Center – March 18, 2008
Leading global developer AMB Property Corporation opens major distribution center in Newark
Apollo – Radiant Joint Venture – January 28, 2008
Apollo Real Estate and Newark-based Radiant Property Management announce joint purchase of nine rental properties with 724 units in the Newark area
Brick City Bar & Grill – January 22, 2008
Co-owners Brian Karwoski and Izzy Sema open upscale dining venue adjacent to Prudential Center