Southern New Jersey Development Council

?? Join the Conversation on New Jersey’s Energy Future! ???? ? ?? Friday, April 11th | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ? ?? Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University ?? ? Registration is now open, and space is limited! #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyConference #EnergyFuture #Innovation

Nearly three years and 31.4 million dollars later, the Rowan University Chamberlain Student Center expansion finally opened to the public on March 12.? ? The 31,000-square-foot expansion features open spaces for students to study, chat with friends, or lounge in between classes. There are multiple meeting rooms for clubs and organizations to book, a stage to host performances, and an outdoor plaza and terrace. Along with the expansion brings a new Saxbys location on the ground floor, which is opening soon.? ? The expansion serves as the sister space to the original building, which has had a home on campus since 1974. The new space seeks to align with Rowan’s goals of continually changing and growing as the campus itself expands.? ? Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/eV-UcZSu ? #SouthJersey #Expansion #Education #HigherEducation

West Deptford, Willingboro, and Southampton were the only South Jersey school systems with referendum questions in Tuesday’s special election, one of five times during the year that school boards can ask voters to approve a bond issue or special question. ? According to unofficial results, an $89.9 million bond issue in West Deptford passed and plans to expand its preschool program to include 3-year-olds, adding 10 classrooms to the district’s early childhood center. The Gloucester County district also wants to upgrade HVAC systems at its five schools and add a music room to the high school. ? Voters in Willingboro (Burlington County) approved two proposals on the ballot, totaling $67.9 million, for projects including new roofs, science lab renovations, and gym annexes. ? In Southampton (Burlington County), voters approved a $14.1 million referendum for projects that include security upgrades, a new media center, and an annex for art and music rooms. The capital improvement project also calls for refurbishing two elementary playgrounds. ? Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/eCcYP_aK ? #Education #SouthJersey #EconomicDevelopment

Join us on Friday, March 28th for our next installment of our 2025 Public Policy Speaker Series: Meet the Legislators of Districts 2 & 9! ? The event offers an opportunity to meet the current legislators, learn about their policy priorities, and discuss key issues affecting the business community and the economic growth and well-being of the South Jersey region. To register, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gvYFTvtN #PublicPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #SouthJersey

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper opened a state-of-the-art radiation oncology suite at the Cooper University Health Care Moorestown campus. ? In addition to the new radiation oncology suite, MD Anderson at Cooper’s Moorestown campus offerings include medical, gynecologic and surgical oncology; same-day surgery; interventional radiology; and a modern infusion suite with 28 private bays, as well as supportive services. ? Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/gVz7yTct ? #Healthcare #SouthJersey #EconomicDevelopment

Today’s member spotlight is Aqua New Jersey! ? For over 135 years, Aqua New Jersey has been protecting and providing Earth's most essential resource, water. Today, their company provides water and wastewater services to more than 3 million people in eight states, and that number continues to grow. ? Aqua gives back to the communities it serves through corporate philanthropy and employee volunteerism. In an effort to support the work of nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life of the customers, families, businesses and communities we serve, the Essential Foundation was established. ? Learn more, here: https://www.aquawater.com/ ? #SouthJersey #Water #EconomicDevelopment ? Natalie Chesko

?? Grant Opportunity Alert! ?? ? The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has opened the application period for the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program. ? This program provides federal funding for community-based, non-traditional transportation projects that enhance the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of our transportation system. ??????? ? ?? Application Deadline: May 22, 2025 ? For more information visit:?https://lnkd.in/eicnCAjn ? #NJDOT #TransportationGrants #CommunityProjects

South Jersey Industries (SJI) recently presented a $39,080 check to the South Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE-SJC) as part of its annual employee giving campaign. The donation was made during a Lunch & Learn event at SJI’s headquarters in Folsom, N.J., marking the beginning of AABE’s 2025 Scholarship Application Program. ? In addition to the 2024 donation, SJI announced further commitments to support the organization’s mission. These funds will directly contribute to scholarships for students pursuing higher education in colleges and technical schools, with a focus on those entering STEM-related fields. ? SJI’s ongoing support underscores its commitment to diversity and educational advancement, helping students of all backgrounds achieve their academic and professional aspirations in the energy sector. ? Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/dEdKRAS4 ? #Philanthropy #SouthJersey #STEM

Nebius, a Netherlands-based AI infrastructure company, is expanding its operations in the United States with a new data center expected to open in the City of Vineland this summer, the company said this week. ? Nebius, which is having its facility custom built, will have a capacity of 300 megawatts, the company said. ? AI data centers are specialized facilities built to house enough computing power to power the internet and handle the artificial intelligence workload. The process requires a lot of computer servers consuming large amounts of energy. ? For that reason, data centers are often referred to based on their energy capacity. The 300 MW refers to the data center’s power capacity, indicating the amount of electrical power it can consume at any given instant, according to information provided by the company. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/eCNGkqG4 #AI #DataCenter #Technology #SouthJersey

In March, rural Woodbine might be able to tout itself as the “Gateway to Hollywood.” It will serve as the backdrop for scenes in Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg’s new UFO-themed movie, which reportedly will be called “The Dish.” Spielberg himself is expected to be in Woodbine to direct the filming scheduled for March 10-14. ? Scenes for the Spielberg movie will be shot along the railroad tracks from Woodbine to Buena Vista Township and will include trains operated by Cape May Seashore Lines, Mayor William Pikolycky said. ? Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/eRvycdTz ? #SouthJersey #FilmIndustry #Film