Day 1 | March 31, 2026

3:30 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.

Location: General Session, Avalon Ballroom

New Jersey economic development executives come together for a panel discussion focused on the strategies and policies needed to grow the state’s economy and attract increased business investment. The conversation explores how New Jersey can support existing companies, compete for new investment, and strengthen its appeal as a place to do business.

MODERATOR

• Gil Medina, EVP, CBRE & Chair, NJ Chamber Board

PANELISTS

• Bill Hagaman, CEO Emeritus, Withum
• Dan Kennedy, CEO, New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP
• Mark Lenhard, President & CEO, UMC
• Evan Weiss, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
• Ted Zangari, Chair, Redevelopment Law & Public Policy Practice Group, Sills Cummis & Gross, PC & Secretary, NJ Chamber Board