Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
CMS names 15 high-spend drugs for the next round of Medicare price talks
List includes therapies from Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb in NJ
About 1.8M Americans used the drugs, totaling $27B in Medicare spending
Negotiated prices are set to take effect Jan. 1, 2028
Medications from several New Jersey [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 6:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Evan Weiss has been approved as the next CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).
The NJEDA board voted Jan. 28 to confirm Weiss, who will officially assume the role Jan. 29. He succeeds longtime CEO Tim Sullivan and interim Chief Executive Officer Mary Maples.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced her [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 5:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: Jersey City – Jersey Digs
The Lebanese restaurant Naya will be opening a new Jersey City location at 525 Washington Boulevard next week. Image courtesy of Naya Counter & Grill.
A restaurant that made its Jersey City debut just about two years ago will be opening their second spot in a new neighborhood as Naya is [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 4:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Johnson & Johnson donates $100M in medtech products since 2020
Company plans an additional $20M investment in 2026
Funding supports health worker training, access to specialized care
J&J CareCommunity partners reach 300,000+ health professionals annually
Johnson & Johnson, with support from the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, announced Jan. 27 it has donated $100 [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 4:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Breeze Airways will launch service at Atlantic City International Airport this spring
New nonstop routes will connect Atlantic City with Charleston, Raleigh-Durham
Airline will also offer BreezeThru one-stop service to Tampa, starting in June
Introductory one-way fares start as low as $39
Atlantic City International Airport is welcoming a new airline.
Breeze Airways announced [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 3:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Choose New Jersey announced a new partnership with BDV Solutions to launch a first-in-the-nation Relocation Concierge Service. The collaboration aims to help domestic and international companies establish operations in the state. Additionally, it will help employees navigate relocation and integration into the Garden State workforce.
The program is designed to ease [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12:41:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Wahlburgers – the burger brand founded by brothers and actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and chef Paul Wahlberg – is adding a second spot in New Jersey.
The new location is part of the company’s growth strategy that includes high-traffic locations and strategic partnerships.
Through a new collaboration with Bass Pro Shops, Wahlburgers will open an eatery in Sayreville this year, according [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12:37:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
‘Shark Tank‘ producers will host open casting call March 18 in Philadelphia
Entrepreneurs will deliver one-minute pitches for chance to appear on Season 18
Philly stop will be show’s only East Coast casting event this season
Think your business idea has the teeth to cut it on “Shark Tank”? Your next shot is right around [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Amazon plans to close 58 Amazon Fresh supermarkets, 14 Amazon Go convenience stores
Some locations will convert into Whole Foods Market as part of revamped grocery strategy
New Jersey Amazon Fresh stores operate in Paramus, Eatontown, Lodi, Woodland Park
Amazon will add 100+ new Whole Foods Market locations, including expansion of its [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12:34:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Healthgrades honored 12 New Jersey hospitals among its top 250
Two New Jersey hospitals ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals
Five Garden State facilities earned spots in the top 100
Rankings were based on clinical outcomes from Medicare inpatient data
Healthgrades has honored 250 health care providers across the nation with the 2026 America’s Best [...]

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 8:03:00 PM, Continue reading at the source