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Governor Phil Murphy has signed a joint resolution designating the second Monday in May as “Economic Development Day” in New Jersey.
This resolution aims to encourage public officials, business leaders, and residents to organize and attend events to discuss job creation, economic resiliency, and the optimization of economic development programs. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, Senator Loretta Weinberg, Assemblyman Edward Thomson, Assemblyman Sean Kean, and Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce.
In line with this, a Pre NJ Economic Development Day Summit is scheduled to take place on February 29th at the Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ.
This summit will bring together leaders from Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Organizations, and other business and community leaders to discuss and collaborate on economic development initiatives. Notable figures such as Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and Tom Bracken, President of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, will be lending their perspectives and expertise on driving economic growth in the state.
The summit aims to facilitate open discussions, idea sharing, and networking opportunities to strengthen collective efforts towards economic development. With the recent declaration of “Economic Development Day,” this summit provides a timely platform for leaders to align their efforts in support of this important initiative. Overall, the Pre NJ Economic Development Day Summit promises to be an impactful event that will drive collaboration and partnership building to advance economic growth and job creation in New Jersey.
A statewide ‘Economic Development Day’ honors and inspires our youth to create, build, and dream of a better New Jersey,”
Our Mission
“We are excited to work with Governor Murphy, Senator Singer and our friends in the State Legislature to establish an annual Economic Development Day,” said Duvi Honig, founder and chief executive officer of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, who championed the idea. “Designating this important Day will empower residents to work collaboratively to achieve their financial dreams."
Our Vision
Calling upon public officials, business leaders, and the residents of New Jersey to organize and attend events to discuss job creation, economic resiliency, and how to optimize and streamline economic development programs to empower communities and continue to foster economic growth.