ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Eric Brophy
Eric Brophy
Deputy chief of staff for economic growth
Governor’s Office
Has seamlessly stepped into top economic development role in the administration.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Tai Cooper
Tai Cooper
Chief community development officer
N.J. Economic Development Authority
Aims to advance strategies, research and data that will help drive equitable and inclusive economic development policies and programs, with a specific focus on social impact.
ROI Influencers: Power List 2024 — Economic Development
It’s easy to say that everyone is involved in economic development — because that is
the lifeblood of companies and municipalities.
That being said, there are numerous folks who specialize in this work, serving
government agencies, municipalities...
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Jay Biggins
Jay Biggins
Executive managing director
BLS & Co.
He and his firm have long been one of the leading figures in corporate relocation site selection.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Dianna Houenou
Dianna Houenou
Chair
Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The cannabis industry still maintains its spot as a sector with enormous economic potential for the state. It’s just been slow going getting there.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
President
N.J. Innovation Institute
NJII is the standard for university-led entrepreneurial centers in the state. Johnson, a former founder, is the perfect choice to help guide next-generation companies.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Kara Kopach
Kara Kopach
Executive director
Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority
Kopach oversees agency that is overseeing a transformation of Fort Monmouth into one of the leading production studios on East Coast for Netflix.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Leslie Anderson
Leslie Anderson
CEO
N.J. Redevelopment Authority
Few in state history have done more to bring housing to areas that so desperately need it — and are challenged to get it.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Melanie Willoughby
Melanie Willoughby
Executive director
Business Action Center
No-cost technical assistance, training and mentorship to help entrepreneurs apply for recreational cannabis licenses is just one of the BAC’s many programs.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Jorge Santos
Jorge Santos
Chief real estate development officer
N.J. Economic Development Authority
He heads the division at EDA that is specifically focused on real estate development and major projects. Among other duties, he will oversee the EDA’s continued...