Wesley Mathews
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President & CEO, @ChooseNJ. Former U.S. diplomat and telecom nerd. Opinions my own.
Newark, New Jersey
Joined January 2012
WalletHub ranked New Jersey the #3 state to live and the #1 safest state in the U.S.! 🌳✨ With top-ranked schools, safe communities, + endless parks + beaches, our state offers the perfect balance of opportunity + quality of life. 🔗 More from @WalletHub:
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Did you know? .👉 New Jersey proudly has the second-largest Indian-born population in the U.S. 👉 We’re also home to the fourth-largest population of people of Indian origin. We can't wait to head back to India in September for the #NJIndiaMission2025.
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Happy Indian Independence Day! On behalf of @ChooseNJ and our team based in India, as well as the @NewJerseyIndia Commission, we wish all those celebrating a joyous day. 🇮🇳.
Wishing our vibrant Indian American community a happy India Independence Day!. India is a close friend and partner to New Jersey and I will always be proud to have been the first sitting New Jersey Governor to visit India.
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Did you know? New Jersey is the 2nd-largest recipient of Indian FDI in the Northeast and counts India as its 3rd-largest supplier of goods imports. We'll see you in September, India! 👋. #NJIndiaPartnership #GlobalBusiness #EconomicGrowth #NJIndiaMission2025.
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💼 @SPGlobal has upgraded New Jersey’s general obligation bonds to A+ , citing the Murphy Administration’s work to boost the state’s surplus and reduce long-term liabilities. A clear signal to investors and companies that NJ is on solid financial footing!.
nj.gov
The official website of the 56th Governor of New Jersey State, Phil Murphy.
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New Jersey and South Korea have a thriving partnership, which I explored in my op-ed in @NJBmagazine. 🇰🇷🤝🇺🇸 This connection makes New Jerseyy a smart place for Korean businesses to expand and a welcoming home for Korean families.
njbmagazine.com
Despite the news of tariffs, trade wars, and rising protectionism, global economies remain deeply interconnected and interdependent.
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From advancements in pharmaceuticals + tech to the creativity fueling film, manufacturing, + food tech sectors, NJ + India's connection is as diverse as it is powerful. 🤝🇮🇳 Looking forward to our September economic mission to India. #NJIndiaMission2025
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Just 1 year in, HAX Newark is thriving! 🚀.✅ 50+ startups invested in & relocated to NJ.✅ 160+ jobs created.✅ $60M+ raised in VC funding.HAX is putting Newark on the global deep tech map. 🌍 @SOSV @NewJerseyEDA @NJBiz.
njbiz.com
HAX in Newark has backed 50+ startups, creating 160+ jobs and raising $60M+ in VC funding, helping innovations in AI, clean energy and more.
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Thank you for your dedication to Choose New Jersey over many years, Mitch. Enjoy your next chapter! And a very warm welcome to Carol!.
Our heartfelt thanks to Mitch Livingston, President & CEO of @NJMIns, as he retires from the company. We thank him for his years of service on Choose New Jersey’s Board and dedication to NJ's economic growth. Congratulations, Mitch — and welcome to his successor, Carol Voorhees!
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"Happy Gilmore 2" was just released on Netflix, though we've been tracking its filming for months! 🎥🏌️♂️The scale of this production speaks to New Jersey's leadership in the industry. So great to see our state on the screen! @NJMotionPicture
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Big news for NJ manufacturing! ⚙️ The new NJ Manufacturing Network is a one-stop hub for training, hiring, incentives, and more. Led by @NJ_BAC, it's streamlining support so manufacturers can grow & modernize. 🔗 Learn more here: #MadeInNJ #Manufacturing.
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New Jersey is at the forefront of implementing solar energy programs to combat our growing need for power generation. ☀️🔋 Check out this story by @BINJENews about the state's community solar program and @solar_landscape's recent rooftop project.
binje.com
In a state in desperate need of more power generation — one exploring ways to increase nuclear and natural gas options — many leading officials are pondering a seemingly overlooked option: solar....
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YPlasma is pioneering next-gen cooling tech with actuators that use just 1 watt of power, and are flexible enough to fit into compact devices. 🌟 @choosenj is proud to have assisted YPlasma in bringing its cutting-edge innovation to HAX in Newark.
techcrunch.com
YPlasma recently raised $2.5 million to refine its plasma actuators, which can modify the flow of air.
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Franklin School in Jersey City was named one of the Top 10 Schools for Innovation in the world by T4 Education, highlighting what we in New Jersey already know: our state is home to the most forward-thinking educators and outstanding schools anywhere! 📚.
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I'm honored to be included in @southjerseybiz’s Power 50 list! 🙏 @choosenj is proud to support companies throughout the region and help them grow, innovate, and succeed. I’m grateful to be in such great company!.
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New Jersey's film industry is thriving under expanded state incentives. 📽️ The increased interest in filming in the Newport section of Jersey City is a perfect example of how film is taking off. 🔗 @BINJENews has the full story:
binje.com
With its picturesque views of the New York City skyline and numerous urban and office settings that easily can be transformed into Anytown, USA, the Newport section of Jersey City has long been a...
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EV Edison launched its flagship charging and fleet services hub in Kearny. 🚗⚡🔋 This investment in a state-of-the-art charging site advances our climate goals, bolsters our economy, and reinforces New Jersey’s role as a critical transportation hub! #ev.
businesswire.com
EV Edison Inaugurates Largest Multi-Class EV Charging Hub on the East Coast
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This is the second year @choosenj has put out a life sciences report to great success. It's an incredible resource for anyone looking to grow their life sciences company. ⬇️ You can download the report here:
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New Jersey is making it easier for global companies to grow here. The @NewJerseyEDA approved NJ BASE, a new softlanding hub in Jersey City to help international businesses scale in the U.S. 🌍🚀 #NJBASE #EconomicDevelopment #FDI.Learn more via @BINJENews:
binje.com
Gov. Phil Murphy has spent much of his administration attempting to bring international companies to the state. Last week, the board of the N.J. Economic Development Authority took steps to make it...
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Trenton is on the rise. 💪 With a $7M grant from @NewJerseyEDDA, the historic Roebling Wire Works — the factory behind the Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridge cables — will be restored and reimagined as a community hub. 🔗 Learn more from @WHYY here:
whyy.org
Thanks to a $7 million grant, the shuttered New Jersey factory will be rehabbed to become a new civic center.
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