Lawrence Township Economic Development Awards 2016 (PHOTOS)

On October 13, 2016, the Lawrence Growth and Redevelopment Committee, in conjunction with the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce, conducted an awards program. The program took place at CollaborationCore on Brunswick Pike in Lawerence Township.

The Growth & Redevelopment Committee was created by the Lawrence Township Council to consult with and advise the Council on matters pertaining to economic development. The awards were presented in eight categories to business, individuals, and civic groups that have enhanced the community in a special way: for job growth, expanding the tax base of the Township, building or renovating a structure that improves the quality of life in the community, or by participating in local activities that benefit the Township and its residents.

Cheri Durst, event host CollaborationCore

Keynote Speaker, Maureen Hassett, NJ Economic Development Authority

Bob Prunetti, President and CEO of of MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce

Left to right: Charles Lavine presenting the New Building/Renovation Award on behalf of Growth & Redevelopment Committee, Felix Bruselovsky accepting award for 1601 Princeton Ave. LLC

Left to right: Accepting the Business Service Award for GEPNA (Greater Eldridge Park Neighborhood Association) are Joseph Longo, Angie Veltri, Christopher Garruba, Joan Feldman-Plumb, John Gaskins, Pam Mount, and Teresita Bastides-Heron, GEPNA President

From 2016 - Left to right: Lawrence Township Mayor David Maffei presenting the Mayor’s Award for Economic or Community Development to The English School at the Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church represented by George Dusichka, Executive Director, Paula Rainey, Pastor Nina Reeder

Mayor’s Award for Economic or Community Development is given to a business, civic group, public official, or program that deserve special recognition for its efforts on behalf of the community: The English School at the Lawrence Road Prebysterian Church

New Large Business Award recognizes a successful new business (start-up or relocation) recently established in Lawerence Township: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

New Small Business Award (one of two) is given to a smaller employer, family, or individual business that makes a special contribution to Lawrence Township. This category recognizes the entrepreneurs that occupy the smaller spaces among the Township’s office and retail properties: Scoop ‘n’ Swirls

New Small Business Award (two of two) is given to a smaller employer, family, or individual business that makes a special contribution to Lawrence Township. This category recognizes the entrepreneurs that occupy the smaller spaces among the Township’s office and retail properties: CollaborationCore

Business Service Award presented to a business that has made a significant contribution to the Township’s business or civic community, which may include a major building or renovation project: GEPNA (Greater Eldridge Park Neighborhood Associations)

Residential Award recognizes a significant restoration of a residential property that enhances its surrounding neighborhood: Morris Hall Meadows (Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center)

Ralph Copleman Environmental Award recognizes a business, organization, community group, or individual for environmental sustainability: Lawrence Elementary School Garden