Edison Should Be the Top Destination for Indian-American and Domestic Investment

EDISON, NJ — As families and small businesses struggle with rising costs, Mayor Sam Joshi has focused on courting international investors instead of addressing Edison’s local economic challenges. His privately funded trade mission to India may have produced glossy photos — including some questionable poses with Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala and a senior leader of the Communist Party of India, but it did little to help the businesses and families who actually live and work in Edison.

Meanwhile, many Indian-American companies and other entrepreneurs are choosing to set up shop in nearby Union County, despite Edison being home to one of the largest Indian communities in the state.

“Touring Edison’s local businesses has made one thing clear our entrepreneurs are working hard, but they’re up against unnecessary obstacles,” said Samiksha Sharmas said of launching an "Edison's Best" Local business tour with Tingle. “We need leadership that listens to Edison people and puts them first."

“We should be leading New Jersey as the place where businesses want to invest,” Tingle said. “That means making Edison competitive again, streamlining approvals, offering smart incentives, and building trust with the people who power our local economy.”

Crime has increased by 70 percent during Joshi’s tenure, adding another layer of concern for residents and businesses already facing economic pressure.

Tingle’s vision focuses on creating incentives for local businesses, cutting red tape, and supporting local innovation to bring business back home. By making it easier to open, expand, and operate in Edison than in surrounding towns, the township can attract investment from Indian-American entrepreneurs and other domestic businesses that want to build here but currently face too many barriers.

Oak Tree Road and Edison’s business corridors have long been symbols of cultural connection and economic opportunity. Tingle’s plan builds on that legacy by prioritizing small businesses, innovators, and local supply chains rather than outsourcing the town’s future to foreign investors.

“The potential is already here,” Tingle added. “If we clear the way for growth and support the people who make Edison thrive, we can build a stronger, more resilient local economy together.”

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