N.Y.-based Provident Bank makes entry into N.J. market
The bank, which is not affiliated with Jersey City-based Provident Bank, will court middle-market New Jersey companies as PBNY, and plans to emphasize customer service and access to top decision makers.
New accelerator aims to launch health IT field
Tigerlabs will provide seed funding, mentorship and software to companies aiming to exploit Princeton’s connection to Big Pharma.
Newark power plant secures environmental approval
Hess will build the plant with the help of a subsidy; expert says there’s little incentive to build plants without help from the state.
Survey gives N.J. court system poor grade, but small firms appreciate mediation
Lengthy class-action and product liability cases are a drag on big employers, say advocates, but smaller companies can find legal savings, and avoid settlements, in public mediation.
East Brunswick firm adds tablets to its arsenal
The devices are improving internal operations, but also have been useful in improving interaction between employees and customers.
Deals and Moves Sept. 18
Office opening, human resources contract, acquisition financing.
Nursing union reports concerns at Meadowlands Regional Medical Center
Nearly a year after first raising concerns about patient care at Meadowlands Regional Medical Center, the Health Professionals and Allied Employees Union has issued a white paper calling again for the state to implement a patient care monitor at the hospital.
Lourdes partners with outpatient surgery center to expand its reach
The system says the joint venture is “where the business is now” as more patients seek care at outpatient facilities, as opposed to hospitals.
QualCare spinoff looks to capitalize on ACO experience
The state’s largest provider-sponsored health management organization is using its experience forming accountable-care organizations to launch a spinoff business.
Smart growth group defends transit hub incentive in wake of critical report
New Jersey Future says the Urban Transit Hub incentive shouldn’t be measured by workers riding the train every day, but by its ability to reverse decades of policy that promoted development in suburban areas without transit service.
Deals and Moves Sept. 17
Telecommunications contract, industrial acquisition approval, insurance merger announcement.