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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.
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.
Education & Workforce Development
The mission of the Education & Workforce 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.
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.
Marketing/Membership
Marketing and Membership Committee members work on developing and maintaining a healthy membership base for the Southern New Jersey Development Council. The Committee provides networking opportunities by hosting Open House Receptions and the Annual Day on the Delaware boat trip. Committee members personally connect with potential new members and also focus on membership retention. The committee members serve as “ambassadors” at all SNJDC events and assist new members in their orientation to the organization.
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.