DNJ Conference Sponsorship – 2021
The DNJ conference perennially hosts over 100 downtown professionals, real estate experts, designers, developers, lawyers, public officials, and community organizers for this full day of
The DNJ conference perennially hosts over 100 downtown professionals, real estate experts, designers, developers, lawyers, public officials, and community organizers for this full day of

September 1, 2020 – The Downtown New Jersey Conference is going virtual! Join us on December 3rd & 4th for the premiere downtown economic development event of the year hosted industry experts who provide insights into downtown management best practices, as well as development, business and retail market trends.

Sept. 21, 2020 – Small business owners have a lot to think about, but the possibility of a global pandemic was likely not chief among their worries. Now that we are facing one, local businesses are facing a host of challenges. Communicating effectively with customers and clients has never been more important.

September 18, 2020 – National retail consultant and Downtown specialist Mike Berne, President of New York City and San Francisco Bay Area-based MJB Consulting, led a discussion about harnessing creative thinking, collaboration, and adaptability to encourage the timely emergence of new innovations and business models in response to changing realities and unforeseeable shocks.

August 18, 2020 – At this forum, seasoned communications expert Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt of Suasion Communications Group, led a discussion about public relations, digital marketing, and creative brand strategy for downtowns in recovery.

July 29, 2020 – At this forum, we were joined by John Donio, President of Wildwood BID, Ollyn Lettman, Director of Bloomfield Center Alliance, and Emily Manz of EMI Strategy who shared their experiences staging in-person and virtual events.