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UNLMTD Real Estate Group, in partnership with FIAT, recently announced the launch of leasing at FIAT House, an innovative residential property featuring rental residences with hospitality-driven amenities, tailored concierge services and unique community events. Fiat House will offer a collection of over 300 thoughtfully designed studios, one- and two-bedroom rental residences, including a selection of furnished homes. The residences are inspired by the design ethos of the Fiat 500 automobile, reflecting its space efficiency and premium finishes. Located at 2100 North Central Road, at the foot of the George Washington Bridge, FIAT House offers an the ultimate in connectivity. With immediate access to Manhattan, eight major highways and a variety of mass-transit and alternative transportation options, FIAT House provides residents with unmatched accessibility to New Jersey and New York. Read more:

Walmart recently announced the construction of a new high-tech perishable distribution center in Pilesgrove. The 700,000-square-foot facility will begin operations in 2027, bringing approximately 400 local jobs to the region. This will be the fifth high-tech PDC for the company and part of a broader grocery network transformation the retail and grocery giant has invested in, from data, intelligent software and automation — all to transform the business and create a more connected supply chain. Walmart said adding the state-of-the-art tech to its facilities enable greater speed and capacity that allows it to serve customers even more reliably. For example, these high-tech DCs can store double the number of cases and process more than twice the volume of a traditional perishable DC, more than doubling the number of cases processed per hour. Read more:

When more than 700 kids got a chance to run onto the field at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday for a youth soccer clinic, there was hardly a fan in the stands. To be sure, it was a stark contrast from the more than 80,000 who watched Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat Canada in a Copa America semifinal on that same field the night before. The excitement level, however, was just as high. While the three recent Copa America games at MetLife showcased the draw of international soccer, the clinics led by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Committee of New York/New Jersey, showed its reach. And it showed the depth that the host committee and all involved are working to develop. Simply put, the impact of the World Cup in this area needs to be about more than the eight matches that will be played in New Jersey and the six that will be played in Philadelphia, said Lauren LaRusso and Bruce Revman, the co-managers of the host committee. Read more:

PickleRage, a Red Bank-based indoor #pickleball club franchise, on Thursday announced a series of new openings, the latest in its national franchise development plans. Pickleball’s unprecedented popularity is the driving force behind the club’s rapid expansion, offering entrepreneurs the chance to grow a business around this fast-growing sport in America. With three corporate locations opening soon in Florida, Michigan and Maryland, and new franchisee-owned locations planned to open in Michigan and Alabama, PickleRage is making good on its goal to become one of the leading providers of indoor, year-round pickleball. Read more:

Theory Wellness on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of its Trenton dispensary for adult-use cannabis sales with a $10,000 check presentation to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). The dispensary is located at 461 New York Ave. Representatives from TASK were on hand to receive the funds at an event that included remarks from Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano. Situated conveniently off Route 1 with ample parking, Theory Wellness was the first cannabis dispensary to open in Trenton and has already established a strong community presence through its medical sales. Through its expansion to recreational sales, Theory aims to provide customers with a wide range of quality cannabis products at the most affordable rates in the state. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebzE5J_B

Valley Bank on Thursday said it hired Juan Santana to fill the role of first vice president, corporate banking, and relationship manager for New Jersey and Rockland County. In his new position, Santana will be dedicated to acquiring and growing relationships with commercial and industrial clients, focusing on companies with revenues from $25 million up to over $1 billion. Read more:

There’s plenty about the #nonprofitcommunity that most people don’t know. - The community is much bigger than you think (40,000 organizations account for 10% of the workforce and $50 billion in spend); - Nonprofits are a business (they need to balance the books like everyone else); - And nonprofits battle government rules and regulations (read: seemingly unnecessary bureaucracy) as much as anyone. There may be good news coming on the third issue. New legislation aimed at tackling decades-old problems with the government grants and contracting processes for nonprofit organizations has been introduced by Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Perth Amboy). The two-bill package (A4692 and A4695) would implement a series of reforms to the processes that nonprofits undergo when they apply for or receive state government funds and would establish an ombudsperson to field inquiries and provide assistance to nonprofits that are experiencing problems. Lopez said the reforms are necessary. “As a former grantmaker and nonprofit executive, I know firsthand the challenges that our nonprofit partners face in contracting with the state and accessing state dollars,” she said. Read more:

Hoboken-based Semperis, a pioneer in identity-driven cyberresilience, on Wednesday said it appointed Nico Devoti to run its Global Technology Partner Program. Devoti joins Semperis after more than 14 years running Trellix’s Security Innovation Alliance Partner Program, where he recruited more than 250 partners into the company’s ecosystem and was a strong catalyst for global growth. Devoti will oversee the expansion of Semperis’ Technology Alliance Program, which aligns Semperis’ comprehensive cyberresiliency platform with complementary technologies offered by leading vendors, including Microsoft, IBM, Dell, Trellix, Veritas and Splunk, and others, to expand offerings that protect the identity system before, during and after an attack. Semperis announced a partnership with Trellix earlier this year, providing unmatched visibility into identity system breaches with extended detection and response to accelerate attack detection and containment of identity-based attacks. Read more:

Beginning this fall, Stockton University will become the first college in New Jersey to offer an undergraduate degree in cannabis studies. The Bachelor of Science in hemp and cannabis business management, through Stockton’s School of Business, will prepare students to join a booming industry that has seen a 66% increase in the number of jobs in New Jersey, according to Stockton adjunct professor Rob Mejia. “This year, New Jersey is on track to sell over $1 billion of cannabis products,” said Mejia, who teaches cannabis studies classes. “You have to pay attention to a $1 billion business. Cannabis and hemp being so unique and regulated, you have to have special skills in order to get involved and be successful in the industry.” Read more:

Manifestation, vision boards, the power of positive thinking: These are all concepts we hear every day that we should implement in our lives in order to succeed in whatever it is we are doing. Likewise, a positive mindset is especially important for business success. In fact, having the right mindset is the No. 1 factor in achieving business success. The ability to foster strategic thinking, resilience and adaptability can greatly enable you to navigate challenges, seize opportunities and drive sustainable business growth. It’s the foundation upon which successful businesses are built and grown. Make the shift to having the kind of mindset that fosters success. We invite you to join us on July 18, when ROI-NJ presents Amy Arvary, clinical hypnotherapist, author, speaker and performance coach, as she leads an essential discussion on mindfulness: what it is, why it matters and how to incorporate a successful mindful approach into your daily routine. MINDSET MATTERS! Learn more: