South Jersey Business Leaders, Officials to Meet in Mt. Laurel Friday

Business and industry leaders, bankers, entrepreneurs and government officials from Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties will meet to discuss the region’s economy and opportunities for job creation and sustainability on Friday.

The Tri-County Economic Development Summit takes place Friday morning, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Westin Mt. Laurel, 555 Fellowship Road.

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and State Sen. Donald Norcross will discuss new projects in the region that were helped along by the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, legislation that was crafted by both legislators.

Freeholders from each county will speak on economic development agendas and drivers in their counties.

Chris Heck, Chief Revenue Officer for the Philadelphia 76ers, will give a keynote address.

Awards will be presented to two projects in various categories from each county.

The complete list of attendees includes:

Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney
Senator Donald Norcross
Chris Heck, Chief of Revenue – Philadelphia 76ers
Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio
Gloucester County Freeholder Heather Simmons
Business and industry leaders and professionals from the region

“This past year has been highly productive in Camden County for economic development. From Winslow Township to Camden City, big projects are moving forward and on the rise, creating a bright future for our children, families and workforce,” Cappelli said. “Just look at what is happening around us, like in Camden where international and national brands are increasingly calling the city home again and are creating thousands of new jobs through the Economic Opportunity Act. Down in the southern portion of the county, a $50 million infrastructure improvement project has been the catalyst for millions of dollars in new investment. Strong growth will continue and over the next five years, parts of the county will be absolutely unrecognizable from what it looks like today. In addition, I believe Camden County is in a strong position to lead the region and state in job growth over the next five years.”

The attached photo of Sen. President Stephen Sweeney is a Patch file photo.