NJBIZ Conversations

What’s ahead, economically, for New Jersey?

Chris Maher, chair and CEO of OceanFirst Financial, analyzes the factors driving the economy now and identifies areas of potential trouble.

Catch up on New Jersey’s infrastructure developments

Dennis Toft, a member of CSG Law and chair of the firm's Environmental Law practice, discusses the latest moves on the infrastructure front in New Jersey, permitting, new flood rules and brownfields redevelopment.

How is the health care industry evolving?

Cathy Bennett, president and CEO of the New Jersey Hospital Association, discusses the challenges hospitals and other health care providers are facing and how the industry is evolving.

Improving networking opportunities for women

Babes in Business founder Jennifer Chavez talks about why women entrepreneurs need more and better networking opportunities.

Nursing homes in the aftermath of a pandemic

Andy Aronson, the CEO of the Healthcare Association of New Jersey, discusses the aftermath of the pandemic, how nursing home operators have handled changes and the significant challenges – including with staffing – that they still face.

Talking about the state of higher education – and hot sauce

Rowan University President Ali Houshmand talks about how far the school has come and where Rowan – and American higher education in general – needs to go next. And, of course, his hot sauce.

Changing the business of golf?

On this special golf edition of NJBIZ Conversations, Sax LLP Partner Kevin Moyer discusses the progress of the talks between Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour along with the possible fallout from their success – or failure. 

Fighting Newark and Jersey City’s new tenant protection ordinances

Wendy Paul, the executive director of the Jersey Apartment Owners Association, argues that tenant protection measures adopted recently in Newark and Jersey City are counterproductive. 

An innovative approach to solving the opioid epidemic

The opioid epidemic has taken countless lives and shows no signs of abating. Solving a problem this dangerous and intractable will require innovative approaches. Tris Pharma has taken up that challenge. In this episode, founder and CEO Ketan Mehta talks about his Monmouth Junction-based drugmaker's work on a new, non-addictive pain treatment and other promising products in the pipeline.

Jersey City balances developers’ demands with resident needs

New Jersey Community Capital President and CEO Bernel Hall discusses Jersey City’s successful efforts to balance developers’ demands and resident needs after taking part in the Affordable Housing panel at this year's The Jersey City Summit by roundtable & advisory, held at BentallGreenOak’s Newport Tower.