2 min read December 2022 — South Jersey’s economy is on the move and, while challenges remain, the region’s path is promising heading into the New Year. This continued success and progression is noted throughout the third annual edition of Capital Analytics Associates’ Invest: South Jersey, which will be officially launched at the upcoming leadership summit on Feb. 2 at the Doubletree by Hilton Cherry Hill. The networking session and conference will take place from 8-11am and gather over 200 top public and private sector leaders in southern New Jersey.
During the launch of Invest: South Jersey 2022-2023, local industry and community leaders will come together to discuss the region’s business climate and how they are leveraging the economic strengths to ensure long-term prosperity for all. The event will feature two panel discussions that will center on the local market’s education and healthcare sectors as well as banking and finance.
“We are so pleased to host an in-person launch conference to celebrate the release of our third edition of Invest: South Jersey, and showcase the leaders making the region an exciting location for business expansion and relocation,” Capital Analytics’ President and CEO Abby Melone said. “Few companies deliver the in-depth business analysis we do for the markets we cover, including South Jersey. We are proud to present the region’s unparalleled potential in our annual report.”
Check-in at the conference is set to begin at 8am with a breakfast networking hour. Senior Executive Director Josh Greenberg will be presenting the opening remarks at 9AM, followed by an opening keynote speech provided by City of Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen. This will be succeeded by two robust panel discussions.
The first panel, ‘Talent Pipeline: How collaboration among educational institutions and business community can transform future workforce,’ will be moderated by Monica Adya, dean of Rutgers School of Business – Camden and include panelists Frederick Keating, president of Rowan College of South Jersey, Phillip Heath, president of Samaritan, Thomas Edison State University President Merodie Hancock and Ali Houshmand, president of Rowan University.
The second and final panel, ‘Money on the Move: A look at what investors need to do in an evolving economic landscape and how banks and financial institutions can help,’ will feature established leaders including Albert Fox, SVP & executive director of Fox, Penberthy & Dehn at Morgan Stanley, George Destafney, First Senior Vice President and regional president of OceanFirst Bank and Gregory Carlisle, SVP – Southern New Jersey and Coastal Market President, TD Bank.
Hundreds of high-level guests and officials from across South Jersey are expected to attend the in-person conference. Click here to register.
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About Capital Analytics & Invest: South Jersey 2022-2023
Capital Analytics is an integrated media platform that produces in-depth business intelligence through its annual print and digital economic reviews, high-impact conferences and events and top-level interviews via its video platform, Invest:Insights.
The Invest: South Jersey 2022-2023 report provides an in-depth look at what makes the region’s economy tick and the challenges that remain from the perspective of over 200 local leaders and elected officials.
The steady supply of a well-educated workforce along with the strong, collaborative environment among academic communities, state and local government and private industry have bolstered South Jersey and made the region a top landing spot for businesses and residents alike.
Invest: South Jersey looks at the region’s key industries, including technology and innovation, education, real estate, finance, infrastructure and tourism, that drive the local economy.
For more information, contact:
Ryan Gandolfo
Regional Editor
305-523-9708 Ext: 264
