Economic Development
The Salem County Economic Development Council is a group of business leaders, educators, government officials, and agriculturalists committed to moving Salem County in the right direction. It works in conjunction with the Salem County Improvement Authority.
Visit the Salem County Economic Development website
Frederick F. Young, Economic Development Director
174 East Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079
856-935-7510 x8385
Meetings
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm at Salem Community College in Carneys Point, NJ.
- January 19, 2023
- February 16, 2023
- March 16, 2023
- April 20, 2023
- May 18, 2023
- June 15, 2023
- July 20, 2023
- August 17, 2023*
- September 21, 2023
- October 19, 2023
- November 16, 2023
- December 14, 2023*
Members
- Mark Valente (Chairman)
- Ed Ramsay (County Commisioner)
- Cordy Taylor (County Commisioner)
- Bill Ferrell, Jr.
- Troy Blanchard
- Chris Cavaliero
- Michael Gorman
- Jack Swain
- Amanda Coombs
- R.J. Griscom
- Michelle Griscom
- Roger Anderson
- Paul Collier
- David Yhlen
- Michael A. Penk
- Ron Burkhardt
- Joseph Crevino
- Jennifer Jones
- Julie Acton
- Kathy Lockbaum
- Louis Joyce
- Lou Pasquale
- Matt Bailey
- Amy Peterson
- Frederick Young
Economic Development Documents
- Salem Economic Plan Summary Report – 8/31/2021
- Salem County Economic Plan – 8/31/2021
- Bond Financing Program
- Micro Loan Program
- Application for Financing
- Gas to Glass Initiative
- Salem County Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines
- Salem County Economic Resource Guide
- New Jersey Business Action Center
- New Jersey Incentives for Corporate and Commercial Energy Efficiency Projects
- Summary of Grow NJ and ERGG Program for Penns Grove
- Summary of Grow NJ and ERGG Program for Salem City
- NJ Economic Opportunity Act of 2013
- New Jersey’s Workforce Development System
- 2014-2017 Salem County Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Economic Development Program
- Economic Development Division
- SCIA Brochure
- Salem County Short Line Open Flier
- NJ Clean Energy Program, Commercial & Industrial Programs
- Rural Business Development Grant Applications Requested
- USDA Rural Development Seeking Applications For the Water and Environmental Programs – Fiscal Year 2021
Economic Development News
USDA Offers Grants for Programs to Create High-Wage Jobs and New Businesses in Underserved Rural Communities
Grant applications now being accepted. Please see post for further details.
USDA Rural Development – Small Business Funding Seminar
Register today for an informative webinar Thursday, January 19th at 10:00 to learn How To Submit A Rural Business Development Grant Application.
Administration Invests $981 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in 47 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
Meet The Prime Contractors of the NJ Wind Port!
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. to Noon. Learn how your business can be involved.
NJEDA to Showcase Emerging NJ Offshore Wind Supply Chain Companies at 2022 International Partnering Forum in Atlantic City
The International Partnering Forum is a networking event for the offshore wind industry in North America that connects global leaders and businesses in the offshore wind supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers breaking updates on the industry, from technology to policy.
SJTPO Freight Network Survey
The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) is studying the freight network in the area. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts now through March 31.
NJEDA Webinar: Contracting/ Subcontracting for NJ Wind Port Project
The NJEDA held a webinar for businesses interested in contracting or subcontracting for the NJ Wind Port project in Lower Alloway’s Creek. Please view post for all details.
NJEDA Career Fair
A free event that provides an opportunity for students, parents, and residents to explore careers as a union carpenter, electrician, laborer, operating engineer, plumber & more!
NJ’s Ban on Plastic Carryout Bags & Polystyrene Foam in Stores, Grocery Stores & Food Service Businesses
Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products.