2025 dnj rest trends

Join us for Serving Downtown Success: Food Trends, Policy Shifts & Business Innovation, a virtual workshop exploring how evolving restaurant trends are shaping the future of downtowns. Industry leaders and policy experts will discuss labor challenges, consumer behavior shifts, and innovative business models driving economic revitalization. This session is a must-attend for downtown managers, planners, elected officials, and anyone invested in thriving commercial districts.

Speakers:

  • Daniel Klim, President & CEO, New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association
  • Rick St. Pierre, Proprietor, Verve Restaurant, Somerville, NJ 
  • Dave Trotta, Owner, Whealth Kitchen, Jersey City 
  • Frank Young, Co-owner, Treehouse Coffee, Jersey City 

This event is presented by Downtown New Jersey

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2025 dnj retail trends

Retail Reset: Trends Shaping the Future of Downtowns

June 26, 2025 – Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts in development, retail strategy, design, and dealmaking. This session will explore emerging retail trends impacting walkable downtowns, strategies for attracting and retaining tenants, and the evolving relationship between restaurants and retail.

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