Gloucester County Department of Economic Development will foster public/private partnerships in order to create an environment of sustainable growth through retaining expanding and attracting quality of businesses (Business Development) by developing an educated/trained workforce (Workforce Development WIB/WIA), retaining and enhancing tourism and open space while providing a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities (Community Development CDBG) for all its citizens.
Gloucester County New Jersey! For those not familiar with the area, the name may evoke images of green English pastures and peaceful small villages.
Thirty years ago, that probably would have been an apt description of Gloucester County, New Jersey, but not any more.Today the 24 municipalities within the geographic confines of Gloucester County are communities on the move. And, if demographic trends and predictions are correct, Gloucester County will outpace all nine neighboring suburban Philadelphia counties between now and the year 2020!