Overview
The January meeting of the Together North Jersey (TNJ) Forum and Task Forces will include a panel about programs, initiatives, State priorities that align with the focus areas and recommended actions detailed in the TNJ plan.The meeting also includes updates from the TNJ Task Force chairs and a facilitated discussion on how State initiatives align with TNJ vision themes: competitive, efficient, livable and resilient.
In the afternoon, the four Task Forces will meet in individual breakout meetings to discuss ongoing initiatives and upcoming priorities. Participation in the Task Force meetings is open to anyone who would like to participate, but not required.
Additional Details
Event Details: AGENDA
10:00 a.m. – Welcome: Jon Carnegie, Program Director, Together North Jersey
10:10 a.m. – Task Force Introductions: Zenobia Fields, NJTPA
10:15 a.m. – Task Force Updates: Task Force Co-Chairs
10:30 a.m. – Plenary Session Panel on Statewide Initiatives: The panel will cover programs, initiatives, State priorities that align with the focus areas and recommended actions detailed in the TNJ plan. Panelists will be asked to review the administration’s priorities, give program updates, and highlight areas of alignment with the TNJ plan. This panel concludes with a facilitated discussion on how State initiatives align with TNJ vision themes: competitive, efficient, livable and resilient.
- Paul Ceppi, Managing Director, NJEDA: State Economic Development Strategic Plan and EDA Small Business Lending Pilot Program
- Nicholas Toth, Assistant Director, Office of Apprenticeship, NJDLWD: NJDLWD Apprenticeship Grant Program (GAINS)
- Vinn White, Senior Transportation Advisor, Governor’s Office: New Jersey transportation policy
- Tai Cooper, Deputy Chief Policy Advisor, Governor’s Office and Leslie Anderson, CEO, NJ Redevelopment Authority: Opportunity Zones Program
- Debbie Mans, Deputy Commissioner, NJDEP: New Jersey Coastal Resilience Plan
- Sara Bluhm, Director of Clean Energy, NJBPU: State of New Jersey Energy Master Plan and Offshore Wind Program
1:00 p.m. – Task Force breakout meetings (Competitive, Efficient, Livable and Resilient)