The October issue of NEW JERSEY BUSINESS magazine examines the United States senate race between Robert Hugin (R) and Senator Robert Menendez (D) via transcripts of two separate, in-person Q&A interviews with the candidates. Additional feature articles explore: public- and private-sector assistance for small businesses; breast cancer care technologies; combatting the opioid crisis; obtaining a cybersecurity education; and profiles of NJBIA’s Awards for Excellence winners. A special section on manufacturing is also included in this edition.