Economic Development

Power List 2022: Economic Development Tai Cooper Vice president of policy and communications N.J. Economic Development Authority Continues to be a strong senior leader at an agency seemingly responsible for economic recovery programs for businesses in the state. Jay...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Joe Fiordaliso Commissioner N.J. Board of Public Utilities He is one of the leaders in the state’s drive to build its offshore wind energy program, and its efforts to find solutions — and...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Allison Ladd Deputy mayor and director, economic and housing development City of Newark A leader on housing: Her goal of creating more options in Newark has pivoted to one providing rental assistance, ensuring...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Aisha Glover Vice president of urban innovation Audible Glover offered this advice to leaders: “Companies can be so comfortable with tradition and status quo, but then say, ‘Be innovative.’ Either you embrace it...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Kris Kolluri CEO Camden Community Partnership The Camden Works project, which aimed at creating 100 jobs, has produced 500. Among other issues, Kolluri is working to improve transportation access in the city. Joe Kelley...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Wes Mathews CEO Choose New Jersey Yes, he just started the job. But he’s got the heads of many of the state’s leading companies on his board, the Governor’s Office on speed dial...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Melanie Willoughby Executive director Business Action Center Willoughby recently was honored by the N.J. Council of County Vo-Tech Schools for her longstanding support of Career Technical Education, one of the many efforts she...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Lauren Moore Executive director Atlantic County Economic Alliance The county, heavily dependent on hospitality and tourism, was crushed by COVID. Moore responded by finding other opportunities (offshore wind and aerospace and logistics, among...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Tony Coscia Partner Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf He can make the list for his outstanding work as a lawyer or for his humility — a nice trait considering he often is the...

Power List 2022: Economic Development Jose Lozano Senior vice president, Strategic business partnerships Hackensack Meridian Health Lozano, fresh off his role at Choose NJ, will seek out regional, national and international organizations to help the network continue its...