
Liquor License Reform
May 9, 2023 – SAVE THE DATE for a discussion about liquor license reform in NJ. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy happy hour networking.
Downtown New Jersey offers a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities for downtown managers, economic development professionals, and public officials to exchange ideas about best practices related to downtown economic development. Check out the opportunities to interact with your peers below.
May 9, 2023 – SAVE THE DATE for a discussion about liquor license reform in NJ. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy happy hour networking.
May 18, 2023 – Join us for a discussion with a panel of experts who will share their experiences in attracting and retaining local businesses in downtowns across New Jersey.
Summaries, Videos, PowerPoint’s, and other resources.
March 10, 2023 – We brought together a panel of experts from federal, state, and non-profit entities to discuss available funding and incentive programs and how they can be used in downtowns to support small businesses, redevelopment, planning, and infrastructure projects.
November 15, 2022 – We convened at the NJ League of Municipalities Conference for a discussion about re-envisioning the public Right-of-Way to activate and revitalize your downtown.
June 24, 2022 – Downtown enthusiasts joined us for the return of our in-person “lunch & learn” Downtown Management Forum, where we discussed ways to cultivate the arts in your downtown with representatives from ArtPride NJ and the NJ State Council on the Arts.
May 18, 2022 – From Downtown New Jersey, NJTOD.org, and NJ Transit’s Transit Friendly Planning program’s TOD in Your Downtown forum series, a panel of experts from public and private entities to discuss their experience rethinking the right-of-way (ROW).
April 21, 2022 – In this session, marketing maven Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt of Suasion Communications Group was joined by her Gen Z progeny to explain how TikTok can complement your existing social media strategy, and provide a 101 for those looking to take the leap.
December 10, 2021 – A panel of experts from public, private, and non-profit entities to discussed their experiences with financing transit-oriented development.
November 16, 2021 – Experts with boots on the ground shared best practices for big change in your small downtown.
September 17, 2021 – Representatives from The NJ Brownfields Assistance Center @ NJIT discussed how to plan for, fund, and redevelop these potentially contaminated properties, as well as where you can get free technical assistance.
September 10, 2021 – State of NJ representatives shared updates about the Main Street Recovery Finance Program and Urban Enterprise Zones.
July 16, 2021 – The NJ Business Action Center, presented an overview of the plastics & styrofoam law and showcased many other resources that are available at Business.NJ.gov to help you help your businesses.