Southern New Jersey Development Council

09/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Eastern Pacific Development is our SNJDC 2026 Affordable Housing Awardee.

With over 20 years of service to local communities, Eastern Pacific Development has developed hundreds of housing opportunities in South Jersey. Simultaneously, the firm remains committed to revitalizing neighborhoods, rehabilitating historical structures,
supporting community development, and expanding affordable and senior housing, in turn, impacting our region’s long-term economic growth.

📅 Mark your calendars for Friday, September 18, for our Annual Award Luncheon, where we’ll recognize the Eastern Pacific Development team and their fellow awardees.

📍Tavistock Country Club

🕧 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

🔗 Save your seat today at tinyurl.com/SNJDCAwardsLuncheon26.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Corporate Citizenship Award recipient,
Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law. 🎉

Serving the South Jersey region for decades, the firm is a trusted pillar of our communities. Its attorneys and professionals regularly offer their expertise to support and advance various industries that make up South Jersey. Even when serving its clients, the firm's community-first mindset ensures that at every step of the way, it uplifts and supports South Jersey.

🤝 For these reasons and more, we invite you to join us in congratulating the firm as our Corporate Citizenship Award recipient and our other awardees on Friday, September 18, at our Annual Award Luncheon at Tavistock Country Club from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/SNJDCAwardsLuncheon26 to save your seat!

08/12/2026

We hope you consider participating in this important endeavor. Details below:

Community-focused Research in and for Southern New Jersey

08/12/2026

I had the privilege of attending the Southern New Jersey Development Council’s Annual Day on the Delaware.

It was great to hear different perspectives from the movers and shakers of South Jersey’s industries, including education, engineering, healthcare, renewable energy, utilities, transportation, and tourism.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The event was graciously held aboard the Battleship New Jersey, the most decorated battleship in U.S. Navy history and one of South Jersey's most iconic landmarks. Permanently moored on the Camden Waterfront, the historic vessel served with distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War before becoming a museum and memorial.

— Maureen Rowan
Assemblywoman, New Jersey’s 2nd Legislative District

08/10/2026

08/04/2026

Welcome to our newest member: Menard USA!

Menard USA is a design-build specialty contractor offering ground improvement for sites with problematic soil conditions.

Combining creative design and innovative techniques, Menard delivers practical, economical, and sustainable solutions that can be attractive alternatives to deep foundations.

See more: https://www.menardusa.com/

07/30/2026

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has approved major updates to the RETROFIT NJ Program, increasing its potential funding pool to $225 million and preparing for a second phase of applications later this summer.

The program supports large-scale building upgrades that combine clean energy and decarbonization measures, including solar generation, battery storage, heating electrification, energy efficiency improvements and thermal energy networks. Funding may help cover design, engineering, equipment, construction and commissioning costs.

The expanded program is intended to lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen New Jersey’s electric grid and encourage continued economic investment. In June, RETROFIT NJ awarded $79 million to 10 projects expected to support $238 million in economic activity.

Read more: https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/retrofit-nj-program-upgrade-increases-funding-for-clean-energy-projects/

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved modifications to the Reducing Emissions through Retrofits, Optimization, Fuel-Switching, and Innovative Technologies (RETROFIT NJ) Grant Program to expand available funding and advance more solar generation, battery storag...

07/30/2026

Yesterday, SNJDC's Government Affairs Committee welcomed Senator Troy Singleton of New Jersey’s 7th Legislative District for a timely discussion on priorities affecting South Jersey.

Senator Singleton provided updates on Burlington City’s proposed designation as an Urban Enterprise Zone, efforts to address New Jersey’s housing shortage, responsible data center development, and legislation supporting regional economic development partnerships.

The discussion also addressed energy capacity, community benefits, and the importance of collaboration among government, business, and economic development organizations.

A special thanks to Senator Singleton for joining us, Committee Co-Chairs Marshall Spevak of the Battleship New Jersey and Gina Sullivan of ELEC 825 , and all members who contributed to the discussion.

07/29/2026

Set sail for one of SNJDC’s most anticipated networking events of the summer!

Join us for the 39th Annual Day on the Delaware aboard the historic Battleship New Jersey.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of networking, relationship-building and waterfront views alongside business, government and community leaders from across South Jersey.

We are proud to recognize our Presenting Sponsors, whose generous support help make this annual event possible!

🗓 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕧 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ

Register here:
https://snjdc.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/2JFlM7jh3CNCz

Attendees are also encouraged to support Volunteers of America Delaware Valley’s Operation Backpack by bringing a new backpack filled with school supplies for a child in need.