It may have been the deserving award recipients, it may have been the full room of South Jersey's business and political leaders, it could even have been the make-your-own mash potato bar, in any event, SNJDC members certainly had something to celebrate at the 49th Annual Awards Reception.  

GREYHAWK North America, the NJ Board of Public Utilities, South Jersey Federal Credit Union, South Jersey Healthcare System, and former SNJDC chairman Chris Perks, were honored at the Tavistock Country Club in front of a business community anxious to demonstrate the resiliency of South Jersey's economy. 

Award winners were recognized for their own achievements in economic development, but when in front of the microphone the recipients each described how their success benefited others.  Jeanne Fox, President of the NJBPU, remarked on the $1.2 billion her organization has given to reduce energy waste.  Russ Gillespie, Trustee for SJ Healthcare, stated that, their innovations may be a product of exceeding their financial goals, but the major objective has always been administering the best quality of patient care.  Chuck Romanoli, GREYHAWK, NA, acknowledged the employees that have been integral in the company's success.  And Ben Griffith, SJFCU, demonstrated how his new office facility was much more than a state of the art workspace, the Credit Union bought local materials and used local construction workers.  "The most important thing is we put people to work," said Griffith.

The SNJDC thanks AT&T, our corporate and program sponsors, the Bay Atlantic Symphony, and every individual who attended the Reception.