University Hospital adds more precise prostate biopsy procedure
By using the new transperineal approach, doctors can collect a better cross section of tissue samples with a lower rate of infection.
New $54.5M program aims to assist NJ child care centers
On May 11, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved the Child Care Facilities Improvement Pilot Program, which in its first phase will provide nearly $15 million in grants to cover costs for upgrading facilities.
Berkadia adds NJ investment sales team from CBRE
The group, led by Senior Managing Director Nat Gambuzza, will establish a new investment sales office for the firm in Morris County.
NJBIZ’s most-read stories of 2021
We wrote them, you read them: Counting down the top news from this year.
Jose Lozano Discusses COVID-19’s Impact on Attracting Businesses to NJ with Steve Adubato
Recorded on 3/9/2021, Steve Adubato speaks with Jose Lozano, President & CEO, Choose New Jersey, about the impact of COVID on attracting business to New Jersey, the #MaskUpNJ campaign to encourage Millennials and Gen Z to comply to COVID safety protocols, and the connection between vaccines and the state’s economy.
TerrAscend opens largest East Coast dispensary in Maplewood (updated)
The multi-state operator runs a location in Phillipsburg supplied by the crop of its grow in Boonton, which will now grow product for the 6,500 square foot Essex County store, as well.
Business barriers
With capacity limits being lifted May 19 and patrons allowed to sit on barstools again May 7, restaurants will have the opportunity to bring in more business in a less rulebound way, reminiscent of pre-pandemic business.
Catalent acquires facility in Belgium for commercial-scale plasmid DNA manufacturing
This is the Somerset-based biotechnology company's third acquisition at its Gosselies location.
NJ unemployment ticks up slightly as national number goes down
For the week ending May 1, a total of 14,073 new claims were received as compared to 12,322 filed the week prior, the DOL said. Nationally, unemployment trended down, with 498,000 claims filed for the week ending May 1, a decrease of 92,000 from the previous week.
NJEDA accepting applications for 2021 Net Operating Loss Program
The initiative enables early-stage technology and life sciences companies to sell their New Jersey net operating losses and unused research and development tax credits to unrelated profitable corporations for cash.
Rutgers taking part in Pfizer COVID vaccine trials for children under 12
The announcement comes as the global drugmaker heads to the FDA for emergency approval to use the vaccine on people between the ages of 12 and 15 years of age, full approval for anyone over the age of 16, and an application by this September for anyone between the ages of 2 and 11.
Vantage Commercial facilitates sale of Pemberton Township building
The Cherry Hill-based brokerage listed the office building for sale in October 2020 and sold in April 2021 a testament to the well-positioning and desirability of the asset.