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Ocean State Job Lot recently celebrated opening its eighth store in New Jersey and second in Monmouth County. Located at 2145 NJ Route 35 in Holmdel, the newest OSJL location breathes new life into the former Stein Mart space, offering 37,000 square feet of revitalized retail space and creating new job opportunities for the community. To celebrate the event, Holmdel Deputy Mayor Brian Foster, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn, and representatives from Ocean State Job Lot, including Regional Director James Hines, District Team Leader Amy Rotondo and Store Team Leader Jeff Greene, Store Team Leader.

Obstacles happen, but how you respond makes all the difference. In Episode 14 of #MindsetMonday, Amy Arvary, M.ht. explores the power of positive thinking and how to take control in moments that feel out of your hands. Turn challenges into opportunities for growth. _____ View more episodes of Mindset Monday with Amy Arvary, M.ht. exclusively on ROI-NJ: https://lnkd.in/euwFJqbd

In the latest acknowledgment that the long-anticipated ‘fiscal cliff’ is coming, the Murphy administration, in an email sent last week, notified the heads of all the cabinet departments that the state will pause approvals for discretionary salary increases and that each department should limit new hire requests to those that are “mission critical” to the functioning of the department, ROI-NJ has exclusively learned:

Inspira Health on Friday announced that effective Dec. 1, Julie Ellis will assume the role of senior vice president chief human resources officer. Ellis will be succeeding Anneliese McMenamin, who is retiring after serving in the role for the past three years. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources within the health care industry, Ellis is well-equipped to ensure alignment with Inspira’s mission, vision and values. Since joining Inspira Health in September 2021 as VP of HR, Ellis has significantly enhanced the organization through focused employee recruitment and retention efforts.

The Wildwoods achieved a historic milestone through August 2024, setting a new all-time record for tourism revenue growth through the summer tourism season, according to an announcement from the?Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA).

Paramus-based Valley Health System, which has a partnership with Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, on Friday welcomed pediatric gynecologist Dr. Kellie Woodfield to its team. Woodfield is a fellowship-trained pediatric and adolescent gynecologist who specializes in the gynecologic needs of individuals from infancy to early adulthood. “The appointment of Dr. Woodfield to our team is one of Valley’s latest service expansions to offer specialized pediatric care,” Dr. Antonio Quiros, chair of Children’s Services for Valley Medical Group said.

The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) announced Laura Perrotta as its new president. Perrotta succeeds Jim Appleton, who served as the coalition’s leader for 27 years before stepping down earlier this month. “I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead NJ CAR, an organization with a well-known dedication and commitment to serving its dealer members that represent a $43 billion industry here in New Jersey,” Perrotta said.

Join us for the ROI-NJ Power & Influencer Awards: Champions of the C-Suite, presented in partnership with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. This distinguished event will honor New Jersey’s most influential business leaders, celebrating their vision, innovation, and leadership. Held at The Hanover Manor, the evening will bring together executives shaping the future of the state’s business community. Dec. 4, 2024 | The Hanover Manor, East Hanover, N.J. | 5-8:30 PM Reserve your place today: https://lnkd.in/eBqSD3jq

ROI-NJ editor Tom Bergeron takes you inside the 45th annual Edison Patent Awards, sponsored by the Research & Development Council of NJ, celebrating groundbreaking innovation and the unmistakable 'Jersey grit' driving the state’s thriving innovation ecosystem:

MCI Cleaning Services successfully leased 5,250 square feet of flex/light industrial space in Pennsauken, according to a Thursday announcement from WCRE | CORFAC International. Located at 725 Hylton Road, Unit 102, the tenant selected this location for its convenient access to Routes 73 and 130 and proximity to the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. The property is also surrounded by various national tenants like ShopRite, Chipotle, and McDonald’s.