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Hotel Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at Harrah's Resort - Waterfront Tower for the nights of Monday, September 15, 2025 and Tuesday, September 16, 2025. These rooms are located closest to the conference center for your convenience.

Reservation Details:

-  Rate: $135 per night (inclusive of resort fee; additional taxes and fees may apply)

-  Booking Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

-  Group Code: SH09GC5

-  Group Name: Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development (or simply, "Governor's Conference")

How to Reserve:

The Governmental Purchasing Association of New Jersey (GPANJ) will be holding its Annual Fall Mini Conference on September 25, 2025.

Windsor Conference Center/Holiday Inn

399 Monmouth St.

East Windsor, NJ 08520.

CEU's have been approved by DCA for the following certifications: QPA, RMC, CMFO/CCFO, CTC, and CPWM. Credits have also been approved by Rutgers for RPPO and RPPS certifications.

Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suarez invites you to join the 2025 Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development.

Dear Community Partner:

On behalf of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), I am pleased to invite you to the 2025 Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development, taking place September 16 - 17, 2025, at Harrah's Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center.

This annual event brings together leaders and innovators from across the state, nonprofit executives, developers, public officials, business leaders, housing advocates, and other changemakers, who are united in their commitment to revitalizing and strengthening New Jersey's communities.

As we navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities in housing and economic development, this year's conference will provide a dynamic forum for learning and collaboration. Attendees will engage in compelling panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking sessions designed to spark new ideas and partnerships that drive equitable and sustainable growth.

Your dedication to transforming communities makes you an essential part of this conversation, and we would be honored by your presence. Together, we can chart a bold path forward for New Jersey.

ATTENTION, NORTH AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL & COUNTY DECISION- MAKERS. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) held a NJ Housing Opportunities for Municipal Equity and Success (NJHOMES) seminar in South Jersey this week and next Tuesday, June 17, we will be in Newark.

DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suarez is offering vital information and resources to our municipal partners at TWO upcoming NJHOMES seminars as municipalities plan for affordable housing expansion across the state.

It is an opportunity to gain EARLY ACCESS to FUNDING PATHWAYS, learn about EXCLUSIVE STATE-FUNDED TOOLS and resources that will aid in municipal planning, ACCESS TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE that can drive growth, meet housing obligations, and strengthen your municipality's future.

Geared toward key decisionmakers, NJHOMES is designed to help municipal leaders successfully plan affordable housing that aligns with their community.

ROADSHOW EVENTS ARE 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration is required.

Tuesday 6/17:

Martin Luther King Justice Building

495 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Conference Room 115 Newark, NJ (Parking will be provided)

Thursday 6/26:

HomeFront

101 Celia Way

Ewing, NJ

Grab your seat, Central Jersey. Register today!

This Notice is being sent on behalf of: New Jersey League of Municipalities.

The New Jersey League of Municipalities has partnered with NJ Community Solutions to provide a new educational program that will teach individuals about the practical side of managing municipalities in New Jersey.

The Management Program is a series of three-hour practical educational sessions. Each session will be held in-person in small class sizes to provide opportunities to learn, discuss and question key aspects of managing a New Jersey municipality. Starting on May 20, the fourth series will cover a broad range of issues regarding Financial Management.  Included will be Developing a Budget, Reporting: State Documents, Understanding the Annual Financial Statement, Capital Planning and Infrastructure Improvements.

The NJLM Mini Conference is a one-day conference held at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Attendees can earn up to 8 CEUs in one day for their professional licenses.

Join the GFOA NJ for a Women at Work Conference on May 16, 2025 at Trenton Country Club.

It's time for the 2025 NJ GMIS Technology Education Conference (TEC)! It is the single best opportunity for people who manage and/or make decisions about local government technology to network with peers and vendors and improve their tech knowledge.

It's also a great opportunity for decision-makers to learn more about technology. Plus, up to 5 CEU credits have been requested from DLGS for our education sessions.
Join us on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at The Palace at Somerset Park for NJ GMIS TEC 2025!

Education sessions include topics like:

• Meeting cybersecurity insurance (like the MEL CyberJif) requirements
• Working with agency records custodian and meeting NJ records retentionstandards for digital records
• Migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11
• Hearing firsthand experiences about recovering from a major network/databreach
• “Tech Talks” from industry experts
• And more…

Since we start promptly at 8:30 am, we have secured room blocks and discounted rates with The Fairfield Inn & Suites and Delta Hotels Somerset. If you register, you will also be able to join us at our pre-conference reception at the nearby Stage House Tavern. Details and registration information are here. If your agency is not a member of GMIS, you can use a special Non-Member Government Employee discount that gives you the member rate. Use this link to register and get the $60 rate.

This Notice is being sent on behalf of: Tax Collectors & Treasurers Association of New Jersey (TCTANJ).

An invitation to join the TCTANJ for a 3-day conference held in Atlantic City, May 28 - May 30.

League Professional Development Webinar

"Accumulated Sick Leave Payouts, Vacation Carryover and Related Issues"

April 11, 2025

10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.

Location: Your Computer

Confusion and Questions are still perplexing municipal officials on how to legally and practically account for Paid Time Off for active and retiring municipal employees.  The discussion will include suggestions on calculating Retirement payouts, Sick leave buy-backs and management of vacation carryover.