NJ Incentive Program Debrief
September 10, 2021 – State of NJ representatives shared updates about the Main Street Recovery Finance Program and Urban Enterprise Zones.
Forums & Workshops
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.
Upcoming Forums
Past Forums
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Countdown to the Plastics & Styrofoam Ban
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.
Cannabis is Coming, Are You Ready?
June 18, 2021 – We were joined by two experienced attorneys from Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP to discuss the implications of NJ’s Cannabis Law.
Downtown Reinvention as a Road to Recovery
June 11, 2021 – We brought together community leaders to discuss how they reinvented their downtowns to help their business communities survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID Lessons Learned: From Tactical to Practical
June 2, 2021 – The session provided advice for those looking to transition from tactical to practical implementation of complete streets.
Retail Real Estate Market…1 Year Later
April 16, 2021 – See what’s changed from the early days of the pandemic, and how that impacts “what’s next” for your downtown to recover from economic upheaval.
Preparing for the Post-Pandemic (Part 2)
March 5, 2021 – Part 2 of NJ Department of Community Affairs’ Jef Buehler discussing downtown management best practices during a virtual walkthrough of downtown Frenchtown.
Preparing for the Post-Pandemic (Part 1)
February 19, 2021 – Part 1 of NJ Department of Community Affairs’ Jef Buehler discussing downtown management best practices during a virtual walkthrough of downtown Frenchtown.
Liquor License Reform Town Hall
December 4, 2020 – Downtown New Jersey hosted a panel of legislators, along with a local official and restaurateur to discuss liquor license reform.
Reinventing Your Downtown After Economic Upheaval
November 16, 2020 – Downtown New Jersey facilitated two sessions at the 2020 NJ League of Municipalities Conference.