Economic Development
The SNJDC functions as a Government Affairs Liaison and Economic Development Advocate. We are proud to contribute to our region’s growth by working cooperatively with the region’s county economic development directors in serving as Southern New Jersey’s “Unified Voice for Progress.”
The SNJDC is charged with promoting responsible economic development in South Jersey through our efforts and services including:
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Advocacy and Legislative Support: We provide public testimony and are actively engaged in advocacy efforts towards the promotion of favorable policies and regulations for the development of our region and to ensure the long-term, overall health of South Jersey’s economy.
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Business Services: Our mission is to attract and grow our business community. We can assist businesses thrive, grow, and succeed across our region, whether you need assistance from government and regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level; assistance with site selection; or state certifications attainment that can prove advantageous with local, state, and federal contracting opportunities.
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State, County, and Municipal Resource Information: The SNJDC can provide community, economic and redevelopment assistance, identify project funding and qualifying grant program opportunity identification, application and permitting support and assistance, site identification and selection, and acquisition assistance.
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Hosting Informative Events and Networking Opportunities: Our annual events include Construction Forecast, Public Policy Speaker Series, Sound Off for South Jersey Legislative Conference, and our Day on the Delaware Economic Development Tour along the Camden Waterfront (to name a few). They provide timely information and the occasion to make new contacts and reconnect with existing ones.
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Marketing, Media, Public Relations Support: The SNJDC can help increase your projects visibility throughout our network of more than 5,000 business, industry, and government contacts, and develop and host groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, press events, town halls, seminars, and virtual webinars.
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Connections and Introductions: The SNJDC has facilitated partnerships across industry including with developers, local businesses, manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, representatives from the trades, as well as county and local governments.
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Community Engagement: The SNJDC has engaged with local communities to ensure they are well-informed about various development projects and the possible career opportunities, and to create pathways for a broader inclusion of diverse businesses pursuing the many opportunities afforded our region through the various states of project development and construction.
Renewable Energy
New Jersey is leading the charge for our nation’s energy transition. From offshore wind development to community and industrial solar projects, nuclear power, hydrogen development, green & LEED construction standards and the state’s clean energy incentive programs, these efforts have driven significant investment into our region and drive job creation.
Tourism
The need for tourism dollars in New Jersey is also an ever-present issue. As the world, country and state economies ebb, support for this sector becomes even more pressing. To ensure long-term survivability, a mix of effective marketing, promotion and state and local assistance are required.
Manufacturing
As the agricultural hub of the state, South Jersey leads the way in food production and manufacturing, but also in advanced manufacturing and logistics.
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Workforce Development
The SNJDC supports workforce development initiatives by collaborating with the building and construction trades, local educational institutions, training centers, and social service organizations to create different employment pathways for individuals to enter into the industry workforce and grow New Jersey's Economy.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
From robust port development to modern highway and roadway systems, light and freight rail, local and international airports, water systems, broadband and telecommunication systems, South Jersey offers it all within proximity to the major hubs of Philadelphia, Washington D.C, and New York.
Film Production
New Jersey offers an abundance of opportunities for film and television production. Studios should look to South Jersey and the NJ Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program as an incentive to film here. Municipalities should take advantage of the Film Ready Program and market their communities as filming destinations.