GSI to host Annual Economic Policy Forum with Focus on Job Creation, Energy & 2025 Outlook

Panel discussions bring together diverse leaders in public policy, real estate and business

MORRISTOWN, NJ – On Wednesday, June 8^th, as part of the Garden State Initiative’s commitment to bringing dialog, cooperation and fresh ideas to our state’s most pressing challenges we will be hosting our annual Economic Policy Forum at the APA Hotel in Iselin. The event will feature a presentation on the 2022 economic and political landscape and panels focused on job creation, energy and New Jersey’s 2025 outlook.

WHAT:             GSI brings together public policy experts to discuss the issues that matter to New Jersey residents.

WHO:              A complete list of notable presenters and panelists is included below.

WHEN:            Wednesday, June 8, 3:00-5:30 pm (reception to follow)

WHERE:           APA Hotel Woodbridge, 120 South Wood Avenue, Iselin

The courtesy of an RSVP from media wishing to attend is appreciated by registering here:  https://www.gardenstateinitiative.org/2022-forum

Confirmed Agenda

Featured Remarks: The 2022 Economic & Political Landscape

• Dan Clifton – Managing Director & Head of Washington Research, Strategas

Job Creation: Which industries will deliver the best opportunity to grow jobs in New Jersey?

Moderated by Dipal Patel – Founder & CEO Hexa Builders

• Assemblyman Raj Mukherji – Deputy Assembly Speaker
• Domenick A. Cama, President, COO – Investors Bank
• Celestina Quintana – Owner/Multiple Franchisee – McDonalds, NJBIA Board Chair
• John W. Kennedy, Ph.D. – CEO, NJ Manufacturing Extension Program

Energy: Finding the optimal path to secure, affordable power sources for our 9 million citizens.

Moderated by James J. (Jim) Manzi – Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute

• Robert (Bob) Gordon – Commissioner, NJ Board of Public Utilities.
• Dr. Krishna Singh – Founder, President & CEO, Holtec, Inc.

New Jersey 2025:  What should we be expecting by 2025 in: our economy and key industries; government & political landscape; commercial and private real estate values.

Moderated by Ford M. Scudder – Former New Jersey State Treasurer

• Jeffrey Otteau, Managing Partner & Chief Economist – Otteau Group, Inc.
• Sen. Steve Oroho – State Senate Minority Leader
• Dr. Peter Woolley – Founding Director, Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Public and Global Affairs
• Dr. Brigid Harrison – Professor, Montclair State University Dept. of Political Science and Law

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The Garden State Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening New Jersey by providing an alternative voice and commonsense policy solutions in the state — solutions that promote new investment, the growth of businesses, the creation of economic opportunities, and innovation to the benefit of all New Jerseyans.