Cumberland, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Morris counties, at the very least, also maintain their own largest employer lists.
But the statewide unemployment rate increased by a tenth of a point over June's revised number to 7.3%, nearly two points higher than the national figure of 5.4%.
Amazon’s expansion in New Jersey took a major step forward with word that the e-commerce giant is closing in on a $432 million lease at Newark Airport for two cargo buildings.