Survival Marketing

Downtown New Jersey is providing a series of virtual opportunities for downtown managers, economic development professionals, and public officials to exchange ideas about best practices related to downtown economic development in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

On Friday, April 3, 2020, we were joined by Mike Blinder, Founder & President of The Blinder Group, publisher of Editor & Publisher Magazine, and author of Survival Selling Even in the Toughest Times presented his Survival Marketing Workshop on how to market effectively in tough economic times.

DNJ Events

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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TOD in Your Downtown Forum: Gentle Density: Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing

May 29, 2025 – This in-person event will feature a timely discussion on gentle density and missing middle housing in New Jersey

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