Southern New Jersey: Region's Diversity Supports Growing Economy
New Jersey Business › Vol. 51 Nbr. 2, February 2005
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Southern New Jersey: Region's Diversity Supports Growing Economy
When discussing economic conditions in Southern New Jersey, business leaders like sing words such as "robust," "vibrant" and "diverse." The descriptions do not just define one or two specific areas in this eight-county region, but the entire 3,700 square-mile landmass.
Whether it's the booming casino industry in Atlantic City, The City of Camden's renaissance along the Delaware River, or pockets of development throughout Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean or Salem counties, businesses and their employees are finding that the region offers available land, a sound transportation infrastructure, educational resources and a quality of life that has been slowly disappearing from other parts of the state.Marlene Asselta, president of the Southern New Jersey Development Council (SNJDC), Turnersville, says the Northern half of the state continues on CAPE its "status-quo" trend of being a "built up" WAY region. Southern New Jersey, on the other hand, has a diverse business landscape with available open space. "Businesses are moving into the region, but smart planning is necessary," Asselta stresses. "It's important to plan for growth in terms of labor, transportation networks and complimentary open space."This month, the SNJDC will hold its 23rd annual "Sound Off for South Jersey" at The Ram's Head Inn, Galloway Township. The event is among the largest legislative conferences in the state and is normally attend...See the full content of this document
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