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Ceremony for First “Fresh Foods” Small Grocer—October 14, 2010

Mayor Booker and the Department of Economic and Housing Development host a ceremony showcasing the renovated Food Plaza, the city’s first grocery store under the Small Grocer’s Initiative, a component of BCDC’s Fresh Foods Program.

Newark Refrigerated Warehouse—September 9, 2010

Mayor Cory A. Booker announces the first and only East Coast juice concentrate pumping facility of its kind, attracting additional business to the Port of Newark.

Halsey St. Block Party—June 4, 2010

Mayor Booker launches 2nd annual summer block party series, bringing vibrancy to this eclectic Newark destination through art, music and outdoor dining.

CGC Genetics, Inc.—April 1,2010

Portuguese-based genetic testing company makes Newark, NJ its new United States headquarters.

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