2026 Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development - 09/22/2026

The 2026 Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development is being held on September 29-30 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City.

To become a sponsor, use the following URL: https://web.cvent.com/event/766fd552-1424-4143-8626-75ead7dbbf92/websitePage:7c1c01c4-a9e6-424e-bfcc-f18760335958

To become an exhibitor, use the following URL: https://web.cvent.com/event/766fd552-1424-4143-8626-75ead7dbbf92/summary

OUR SPONSORS

Lanyard Name Badge Holder Sponsor: (SOLD OUT!)

- Enterprise

Conference App Sponsors: (SOLD OUT!)

- PNC Bank

- WinnCompanies

Networking Reception Sponsors:

- Dimension Energy

- Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

- LISC New Jersey

- New Jersey's Clean Energy Program

- Pennrose, LLC

- Restrepo & Associates

- The Michaels Organization

- Thriven Design

- Valley Bank

- Walters Group

Charging Station/WIFI Sponsors:

- Conifer Realty

- Homes For All

- Moderate Income Management Company, Inc.

- Nixon Peabody

- PS&S, LLC

- PSE&G

- The Community Preservation Corporation

Dessert Reception Sponsors:

- Connell Foley, LLP

- KOW Building Consultants

- NJ Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation

Video Sponsors: (SOLD OUT!)

- Urban Practice, LLC

- V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc.

Women and Business Session Sponsors:

- Boston Financial

- New Jersey Infrastructure Bank

- NJ Women's Affordable Housing Network

- R4 Capital

- Triple C Housing

Bus Tour Sponsors: (SOLD OUT!)

- Columbia Bank

- New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority

General Sponsors:

- Corporation for Supportive Housing

- NeighborWorks America

- People Restoring Communities

- Piazza & Associates, Inc

- Red Stone Equity Partners

- Regional Foundation

- Zillow

Thank you to our Exhibitors!

- NJ Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency: https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/

- NJ Economic Development Authority: https://www.njeda.gov/

- NJ Redevelopment Authority: https://njra.us/

- New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA): https://www.jahma.org/

- American Architectural Window & Door

- Anchor Pest Control

- APPLYFI

- Atlantic City Electric

- August Mack Environmental

- Bay Point Electrical Contractors, LLC

- Better Tomorrows

- Brucato Foot and Ankle Surgery

- C&C Construction Management

- Central Jersey NAREB

- Clear Skies Title

- CLEAResult Consulting

- CohnReznick

- CORT

- Cozy Living

- E&G Pest Control

- EAW Security

- Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C.

- Friends of Affordable Housing

- Good News Home Inc.

- GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

- Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey

- Ideal Institute of Technology

- Isles

- JK Contracting LLC

- KMA Design Studio

- M&T Bank

- MaGrann Associates

- MidAtlantic

- Monarch Housing Associates

- National Tenant Network

- Navicore Solutions

- NJ Community Capital

- NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities

- NJ Division of Fire Safety

- New Jersey Long Term Care Ombudsman / I Choose Home NJ

- Nonprofit Finance Fund

- Regeneration One

- Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey

- The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey

- The Aubrey Group

- The Salt and Light Company

- The TCC Firm

- TN Ward Company

- UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp.

- USDA Rural Development

- WSFS Mortgage

Book Your Hotel Room Now

WHILE AVAILABILITY LASTS!

Overnight accommodations can be booked at Harrah's Resort in the Waterfront Tower using the online link here: https://book.passkey.com/go/SH09GV

Reservations can also be made by phone at 888-516-2215 and using the group code SHO9GV6.

Join Us On Our Bus Tour (Sponsored by Columbia Bank and New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority) Step aboard the Atlantic City Bus Tour and experience the city beyond the Boardwalk and casinos!

This guided bus tour highlights the exciting changes happening throughout Atlantic City, showcasing how housing, arts and culture, commercial development, and public spaces are helping shape a stronger, more vibrant community.

Date: Tuesday, September 29

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Our Keynote Speaker: Governor Mikie Sherrill Don't miss the opportunity to hear Governor Mikie Sherrill deliver the keynote address at this year's Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development on September 29, 2026, in the Wildwood Ballroom at Harrah's.

As New Jersey's 57th governor, Governor Sherrill has prioritized lowering costs for families, increasing transparency in government, and expanding housing opportunities.

Her signing of Executive Order No. 17 underscores her commitment to increasing housing supply and improving affordability across the state.

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If you have any questions, please contact us at njhousingconference@njhmfa.gov

Municipal Clerks please forward this notice to Mayor; Council; Economic Development Director: Municipal Engineer; Planning Director; Planning & Zoning and Land Use Department; Municipal Housing Liaison; Municipal Attorney.

Notice sent to: County Managers/Administrators; Clerks - County Boards of Commissioners; County Finance Officers; County Clerks; Municipal Finance Officers; Municipal Clerks; Municipal Managers/Business Administrators; Housing Authorities; Mayors List.

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To register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d24df615-a85e-4dee-acff-64435bc1fb09@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

This forum is designed for mayors, legislators, business administrators, municipal clerks, finance officers, and local officials seeking practical guidance and direct engagement with the Department. Sessions are designed to provide practical information, answer questions, and connect communities with resources that can make a meaningful impact for residents across New Jersey.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A.

At DCA, we believe that programs are effective when people know about them and can access them. This is an opportunity to connect, share what works, and make sure communities get what they need.

We look forward to seeing you during the series and working together to strengthen communities throughout New Jersey.

Municipal Clerks, please forward this notice to the Housing Liaison, Mayor and Council Members.

Notice sent to: Municipal Managers/Administrators; Municipal Clerks; Chief Financial Officers; Tax Collector; Qualified Purchasing Agent; Public Works Manager and Mayors List.

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Additional details, including the schedule of sessions with CEU credits and on-line registration are available under the "2026 Mini Conference" tab at: http://www.gpanj.com.

-       Program information attached.

-       For registration information please visit:  https://members.gpanj.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=GPAN&evid=64424741.

-       For Exhibitor Opportunities please visit: https://members.gpanj.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=GPAN&evid=64425963.

For questions please contact:  Debra Sopronyi, Executive Director (executive-director@gpanj.com)

Notice sent to: County Managers/Administrators; Municipal Managers/Administrators; Municipal & County Clerks; Municipal & County CFOs; Clerks - County Boards of Commissioners; Public Works Managers; Authority Officials; Fire District Officials; Public Works Managers; Tax Collector; Qualified Purchasing Agents; DLGS Listserv.

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