Greater Trenton has partnered with Mercer County Community College (MCCC) to have bilingual students and technology available to assist Trenton businesses in submitting grant applications to the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA). The NJRA portal opens at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020 and funding for this $6 million program will be on a…
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Shining a Light on Health Care Heroes: Nursing Assistant Wanda McNeil
Despite the troubling effects of COVID-19 on families and individuals alike, there lies a group of brave soldiers standing on the front lines and helping to care for those who need the support. St.Francis is shining a light on its health care heroes, honoring and applauding them for their bravery and support in caring for…
NJ Human Services Provides $38.5 Million in Additional Food Assistance
Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) are receiving additional benefits this month to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional estimated $38.5 million will be provided to about 227,500 New Jersey households for August. SNAP supplemental payments were included in…
NJEDA to Provide Ecommerce Technical Assistance Services to Help Businesses Operate Safely During COVID-19 Pandemic
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a pilot E-Commerce Technical Assistance Program, which will help New Jersey restaurants, retail stores, and personal care businesses continue to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Authority has engaged the services of Hudson Integrated, Positive Solutions, and Suasion Communications Group to help businesses that normally rely…
New Jersey Department of Health Invests $32.3 Million in Local Public Health Efforts
The New Jersey Department of Health last week announced $32.3 million in federal funding to be awarded to county and local health departments to support COVID-19 response initiatives. “Throughout this pandemic, local health departments have been working around the clock to prepare, respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state,” said Health…