Southern New Jersey Development Council’s (SNJDC) committees provide an active forum for our members to participate directly in their field of expertise or interest. Our committee meetings are open to SNJDC members only and we encourage our members to attend.
Committees produce objectives, follow through on development projects, and demonstrate new ideas. Please do not hesitate to request inclusion in any committee you have a professional or personal interest in.
Please select a committee to review content from previous meetings and to register to attend a meeting. For any SNJDC members looking to join any committees, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
To learn more, follow the link to your committee of interest.
Officers Committee
As the main administrative arm for the SNJDC, our Officers Committee is comprised of 6 individuals of long-standing and active participation. Each with a specific office, they oversee general SNJDC business and Committee activity.
The Officers Committee reports to the Board of Trustees, the SNJDC controlling interest, when necessary and proper. Officers Committee members are voted in by the Board of Trustees and serve a two year term.
Annual Reception Planning
For over 50 years, the Southern New Jersey Development Council has hosted its annual Distinguished Achievement Awards Reception honoring outstanding individuals, organizations and companies in the public and private sectors for its leadership in economic development in the southern eight counties of New Jersey. The event is held in early Fall. The committee develops the award theme, nominates award recipients, obtains sponsors and increases ticket sales.
Business Development Committee
The purpose of this committee is to advise the SNJDC on relevant issues, legislation and state sponsored programs impacting the business community and to provide that information to the general membership through committee meetings, both virtual and in person, and speaker events throughout the year. Further, the committee provides a Member Focus inviting SNJDC members to present an overview of their company.
Construction Forecast Planning
The Construction Forecast, held in June, consistently attracts over 250 attendees from both the public and private sector. The focus of the event is to identify and highlight new construction projects anticipated for the South Jersey region. The Forecast provides the opportunity to better understand the economic environment in which they operate while gaining advance information on various projects of interest. The committee meets monthly from February to May and is responsible for developing the event’s panel topics, theme, securing panelists, obtaining sponsors and outreach to increase ticket sales.
Economic Development
This committee promotes the projects and programs designed to stimulate economic growth in South Jersey. The committee brings together policymakers, communities and business leaders to foster investment and growth.
Energy/Environment
The Energy and Environment Committee works with council members, businesses and state, local and federal government officials to address the energy demand of South Jersey, as well as environmental issues concerning the well-being of the region. The committee evaluates the environmental impact on South Jersey as a result of economic development projects. In addition, the committee responds to current and pending legislation and regulation on state and federal levels and works closely with New Jersey’s utilities and relevant policy makers and regulators to balance and unite energy concerns with environmental concerns.
Golf Outing Planning
Our annual 18-hole Golf Outing, held in May, includes breakfast and an awards ceremony during a bar-b-que and is an excellent opportunity to mix business with a round of golf on an exceptional golf course. The committee collects prizes, raffle items and structures the golfing rules and contests. In addition, the committee secures sponsors and foursomes.
Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Committee offers a regular forum for South Jersey legislators, public policy officials and key business leaders to foster dialogue, share information and advocate initiatives that encourage economic opportunity. Meetings are held to discuss regulatory, budgetary and legislative issues that impact South Jersey business and economic development as well as to strengthen relationships between the business community and local, state and federal government officials.
Health Care
The Health Care Committee considers a broad range of issues facing businesses relating to access and affordability of health care services in the South Jersey region. The committee works to educate and assist members to comply with the Affordable Care Act, control healthcare costs while maintaining exceptional healthcare quality for employees and promote health & wellness initiatives.
Transportation/Aviation
This Committee provides a forum for regional aviation and transportation issues including: the operation and enhancement of the multi-modal transportation system covering highway, transit, ports, waterways, and freight; county and municipal airports, the William J. Hughes Technical Center, aeronautics and aviation; as well as local, state and federal programs impacting the Southern New Jersey region. The Committee works with state, authority, and county planning departments in determining and promoting transportation infrastructure projects for South Jersey. Issues tend to be broad based and multi-modal in nature.
Workforce Development
The mission of the Workforce Development Committee is to advance the intersection of education, workforce development, technology, applied research and innovation in Southern New Jersey, leveraging the expertise of regional leaders from across sectors to support sustained economic growth in the region.