Businesses in Hoboken are invited to apply for recognition in 2018 by completing the Green Business Pledge. This is an annual application process to track progress in sustainability efforts; each business must reapply annually for recognition. The pledge takes less than five minutes and should be completed by May 1.
In 2017, the Green Team recognized 23 local Hoboken Green Businesses. Simply Juiced was named as Hoboken's most sustainable business of 2017 for composting more than 57,000 lbs of food waste, diverting that waste from landfills and enriching organic farms.
The Green Team will review all submitted pledges and recommend businesses for recognition at the 7th annual Hoboken Green Fair on June 2. For more information about the Hoboken Green Business Recognition Program, visit hobokennj.gov/greenteam.
NJ Transit, NY Waterway partner for spring
For the Spring season, NY Waterway and NJ TRANSIT's Hudson Go Pass allows customers on select NJ TRANSIT buses and the Hudson/Bergen Light Rail to transfer to a NY Waterway ferry, saving time, avoiding delays, and replacing a Lincoln Tunnel – Port Authority Bus Terminal – Subway experience with a cruise across the Hudson River.
With the Hudson Go Pass, NJ Transit customers who ride the 156R, 158 and 159R bus routes (serving the Palisade Avenue/River Road corridor) or the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, are able to transfer to the NY Waterway ferry at the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in Weehawken for the eight-minute crossing to the Midtown West 39th St Ferry Terminal in Manhattan, the 16-minute trip to Brookfield Place/Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan, and the 18 minute trip to Wall Street's Pier 11.
Newport Mall expands dining area
The Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City has added four new restaurants to its dining area over the past four months. Ready for spring are the new additions of OBOX Sushi, Buffalo Boss, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, and Pret A Manger. New restaurants that have also joined the Newport Mall over the past year include Cheesecake Factory, Johnny Rockets, Panera, and Starbucks.
Police officer opens coffee bar
The Hudson Coffee Company, created by Hoboken Police Officer Justin DePascale, is open for business and will have a ribbon-cutting for the new coffee bar on May 4 at 1100 Maxwell Lane. That's the site of the former Hoboken Maxwell House coffee plant, the plant was the largest coffee processing plant in the world through the early 1990s.
While Hudson Coffee pays homage to Maxwell House, DePascale says that the coffee is very different from the mass-produced big brand. Ground locally and served as early as two days after being roasted for ultimate freshness, unique seasonal blends and single-origin, pour-over coffees are served alongside cold brews, fine teas, lattes, espresso, cappuccino, hot cocoa and more. Hudson Coffee will also serve a selection of pastries, croissants, cookies, muffins, and scones.
A ribbon cutting with Mayor Ravi Bhalla will be held at 10 a.m., May 4. DePascale will offer half-priced coffee and beverages during normal business hours, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., that day and will donate all the proceeds to the Hoboken Police Department's Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The PBA will use the donation to purchase safety equipment for Hoboken High School, where DePascale serves as School Resource Police Officer.
Plans are already underway for a second Hudson Coffee Company location in Jersey City at 70 Hudson St. Each coffee bar will employ about 15 people and DePascale aims to offer management opportunities for other police officers like himself as the business expands.
Register for Women Warriors in Business
Registration is available for the upcoming symposium and luncheon Women Warriors in Business. The symposium will take place on May 17 at New Jersey City University. Topics of discussion include Managing & Leading: Honing Your Power in Each Role, Financing: It Takes Money to Make Money, Digital Branding: Owning It & Working It, and Contracting: Sealing the Deal. You can register at njsbdc.com/network_special_even/women-warriors-in-business-2018.
Seminar for first time home buyers and job fair
The Housing Counseling Program is inviting residents to recieve helpful information from experts about being a first time home buyer. The seminar will take place on Wednsday, May 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Secaucus Public Library & Business Resource Center at 1379 Paterson Plank Road in Secaucus. There will be free parking and light refreshments will be served.
Following the seminar on May 24, the Housing Counseling Program is also presenting a job fair at 2201 Bergenline Ave. in Union City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free for all. Attendees are advised to dress professional and bring five to ten copies of their resume. Light refreshments will be served.