News Release: 5/24/2025

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May 23, 2025

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Discover Procurement Opportunities at the NJ Pathways Business Forum

Elevate your business at the NJ Pathways Business Forum June 12-13, 2025, at Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Livingston Campus. Engage directly with procurement officials, gain onsite certification support, and receive expert bid preparation tips. Network with contractors and agencies to propel your business forward. Registration is required.

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Enter the Film Industry with NJEDA's Film Works Grant Program

Step into New Jersey's growing film industry with the NJ Film Works Grant Program, opening May 12, 2025. NJEDA invites applications for grants from $250,000 to $750,000 to fund workforce development and skills training initiatives. Eligible entities, including nonprofits and educational institutions, can apply by July 11, 2025.

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Boost Employee Ownership with NJEDA's ESOP Assistance Program

Eligible companies with at least 20 full-time employees can now apply for the NJEDA's ESOP Assistance Program, which supports transitions to employee stock ownership plans. The program offers feasibility studies and technical assistance to enhance employee financial security and business continuity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Transform Your Projects with NJ's Clean Energy New Construction Program

Take advantage of New Jersey's Clean Energy Program to design energy-efficient new construction projects. Eligible projects can earn incentives based on building square footage. New builds and gut rehabs across residential and non-residential categories are eligible.

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Price List Relief Available for Some Alcohol License Holders

Licensees affected by the imposition of aluminum tariffs may request amendments to their price lists to account for the increased costs. Licensees must demonstrate that the tariffs create an undue economic hardship, that their pricing amendments will not disproportionately burden other affected parties, and that the adjustments remain compliant with existing regulations.

For further inquiries, please contact Jillian Mahoney at Jillian.Mahoney@njoag.gov.

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New Ground Water Quality Limit for PFPE-DCAs

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection set a new ground water quality limit for PFPE-DCAs, a type of PFAS, at 0.0021 micrograms per liter, effective May 19, 2025. This affects chemical makers, industrial sites, waste treatment facilities, and any business impacting ground water. Affected businesses should review the standards on the NJDEP website and plan for testing and adjustments to meet the new rules.

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Business.NJ.gov Celebrates Five Years of Accelerating NJ Business

Business.NJ.gov is five years old! More than three million visitors now come to Business.NJ.gov annually to learn about doing business in New Jersey. The site has directly helped start more than 50,000 businesses while reducing launch times by 30 percent. Business.NJ.gov has starter kits for more than 60 types of businesses and now accounts for about 14 percent of New Jersey business formations. Not sure how to get started? Watch this video.

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In Case You Missed It:

Apply Now for Atlantic City Revitalization Grants ― First come, first served, while funds last

Apply for Funding to Purchase Commercial Property ― First come, first served, while funds last

Apply for Tax Credits for Arts Facility Development ― Apply by June 6, 2025

Beware of TOAD Attacks Targeting QuickBooks and Stripe Users

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