WHAT IS CDC? |
The Cumberland Development Corporation, (CDC), is a not-for-profit community development corporation. It was created by several municipalities and the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce.It provides economic development services for the Southern New Jersey municipalities of Deerfield, Downe, Hopewell, Lawrence, Maurice River, Shiloh, Stow Creek and Upper Deerfield. |
HISTORY |
With the encouragement of the Bridgeton
Area Chamber of Commerce, the mayors of several of municipalities, area business
representatives and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce
began meeting together in 1995 to discuss ways in which they could cooperate on
a range of economic, social, and community issues.
Discussions involved the possibility of shared services and solutions to common problems. In December of 1995, the group established a new, not-for-profit corporation, to promote economic development and intermunicipal cooperation in the region.In 1998, the Board of Directors, hired a full-time executive director and through contracts with area municipalities, developed revenue and began serving the area and focusing on its mission. |
MISSION |
To promote economic development in the region, while stimulating increased coordination, cooperation, and communication, between business and government. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Deputy Mayor Carol Musso, DeerfieldCommitteeman Dave Reed, DowneMayor Bruce Hankins, HopewellDeputy Mayor Elmer Bowman, LawrenceDeputy Mayor Kathy Ireland, Maurice RiverMayor Harold Davis, ShilohDeputy Mayor Melvin Randy Dickinson, Stow CreekMayor James Crilley, Upper Deerfield |
CORPORATE OFFICERS |
Deputy Mayor Carol Musso, ChairpersonMayor Bruce Hankins, Vice ChairmanDeputy Mayor Kathy Ireland, SecretaryMayor Harold Davis, TreasurerMayor James Crilley, Executive CommitteeTony Stanzione, Executive Director
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