Community Corner
7 Top Hillsborough Business Stories
From new businesses to new attitudes, 2013 was a dynamic year for businesses in Hillsborough.
It's been a good year for local business in Hillsborough, with lots of new businesses opening and others expanding. We took a lot back to see what stories seemed like the ones that represent the most change in Hillsborough's business environment, or were significant changes in the landscape for this list.
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Hillsborough Company Takes Next Step Toward a Renewable Gas Supply
Primus Green Energy, on Homestead Road, has been quietly reshaping the future of energy production by developing a way to use biomass to produce fuel that can go directly into today's cars and planes. With the launch of its new plant demonstrating the viability of a commercial-size project, the company leap-frogged over other nascent technologies to offer a real hope for a cleaner, more efficient future.
New Store Brings Toy Shopping to Hillsborough
There were many new businesses to open in Hillsborough this year, but most expanded the choices already available: the Boro Toy Shoppe, however, offers something we didn't already have. If you haven't visited, stop by—and remember how it felt as a kid in a toy store...
Real Estate Company Purchases Hillsborough Towers
New York's Elias Mallouk Realty Corporation purchased the landmark buildings, placing them in the hands of a larger, more experienced landlord.
Art Academy Builds Reputation on Real-World Successes of StudentsToo many hard-nosed business people overlook the opportunities in the art world—but Kevin Murphy's studio teaches students young and old how to capitalize on their skills for scholarships—and income.
Flexible Uses Make Center Ideal for Many Growing Businesses
The Hillsborough Business Center is nearing 20 years in development, and is one of the few locations to offer the flexible uses needed to enable new, small businesses to grow. Whether you're thinking of a retail, commercial or service oriented business, the first place to check for space may be this center.
Jersey-Based Gym Set to Take Over Former Kmart Site
At the beginning of 2013, Hillsborough's commercial real estate picture was gloomy: three large and highly visible retail spaces along Route 206 made the town look like it was in rough shape.
But by the end of the year, two of the spaces—the former KMart location and the former Pathmark—have been snapped up (Weis opened in August to fill the old Pathmark). The last big space is the former Cost Cutter, which housed a seasonal Spirit Halloween store in the fall.
Forum Finds Common Ground for Businesses, Township Officials
Hillsborough Township has been vexed by a reputation for being a difficult place to do business, but officials have been working to change that. The May forum may have been the biggest event to impact how business people view the township, with nearly a hundred gathering to meet and query township officials on how to open or build in town.
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