New Jersey Senate Bill S584

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/11/22
• Refer: 1/11/22

Caption

Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

Impact

The legislation reflects an effort to enhance the economic landscape of southern New Jersey by stimulating the manufacturing sector. By encouraging the establishment and expansion of manufacturing businesses, the bill seeks not only to create jobs but also to boost capital investment in these regions. This initiative is significant given the historical economic challenges faced by these counties, thus representing a potential turning point for local economies reliant on manufacturing.

Summary

Senate Bill 584 aims to develop a strategic marketing plan to attract and retain manufacturing businesses in southern New Jersey, specifically in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to create a marketing plan within one year of enactment, with subsequent updates every five years. The plan would outline short-range and long-term goals and policies to efficiently allocate resources towards fostering a favorable business environment in the specified areas.

Contention

While the bill is intended as a beneficial strategy for local economies, it may also raise concerns regarding the execution of the marketing plan and its effectiveness in genuinely aiding local businesses. Questions may arise about how the Secretary of State will collaborate with various state departments and agencies in fulfilling the objectives of the marketing plan. Additionally, stakeholders might discuss the allocation of state resources and whether the plan could inadvertently favor larger manufacturing entities over small businesses.