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Jul 10, 2014

Central Jersey deals bolster state’s industrial real estate market

Large deals in central New Jersey drove the state's industrial real estate market to another strong quarter, according to new research from Cushman & Wakefield.

Jul 10, 2014

Health plan legislation meets with resistance

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop spoke Thursday against the proposed legislation that would significantly loosen state regulation of multiple employer, self-insured health plans — something Fulop warned could undermine the Affordable Care Act.

Jul 10, 2014

EDA approves 260M award to Holtec International for Camden project

The state Economic Development Authority voted Thursday to approve the third-largest tax credit in its history — a 10-year, $260 million award to Holtec International, a maker of equipment and supplies for the energy industry — for a proposal to build a 600,000-square-foot manufacturing and design center in Camden.

Jul 10, 2014

Stockton College campaign raises 25.36M

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, through “You Make the Difference — The Campaign for Stockton College,” has raised $25.36 million dollars. The original goal, set by President Herman Saatkamp in 2011, was $20 million.

Jul 9, 2014

EDA to vote on Camden project seeking 260 million in incentives

The state Economic Development Authority will vote Thursday on whether or not to grant what would be one of the largest tax credits ever issued. The award would go to Holtec International, a manufacturer of equipment and supplies for the energy industry.

Jul 9, 2014

Medical group, Cigna start collaborative care initiative

Cigna and Skylands Medical Group, a primary care-based, multispecialty medical group serving Northwest New Jersey, have launched a collaborative care initiative to improve patient access to health care, enhance care coordination and achieve the goals of better health, affordability and patient experience.

Jul 8, 2014

Report N.J. incentives bring bump to suburban offices in Q2

With a little help from the state's revamped business incentives, a few New Jersey suburbs have seen bumps in office leasing in recent months, according to a new second-quarter analysis by the brokerage firm Avison Young.

Jul 8, 2014

N.J. to take part in Affordable Care Act study

New Jersey is one of 24 states where the impact of the Affordable Care Act on hospital admissions and emergency room visits will be monitored in a new study led and funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Jul 8, 2014

Christie trails Clinton, Paul in latest 2016 presidential poll

Gov. Chris Christie not only trails former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a mock 2016 presidential race, but also finds himself behind U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for the Republican Party’s nod, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll released Tuesday.

Jul 8, 2014

Survey Health care costs still key for financial execs

Controlling the cost of health care benefits continues to be a top priority of financial executives, according a new survey of pension, health care and other benefits by Newark-based Prudential Financial.

Jul 7, 2014

Grants fund college’s nursing scholarships

Thomas Edison State College has received $700,000 in grants that will enable it to provide scholarships to about 50 nursing students over the next three years. They will participate in an intensive one-year program that addresses a looming nurse shortage in New Jersey — as older nurses retire and aging baby boomers need more medical care.

Jul 7, 2014

Pharma company completes headquarters move from Houston to Morristown

A specialty pharmaceutical company has opened its new Morristown headquarters after relocating the operation from Houston, company executives and brokers said.