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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE UPCOMING NJAC GOLF OUTING
2010 NJAC Golf Brochure(1).pdf
Sussex County Recognized for Technology
Sussex County recently finished seventh in the nation in its class and was the only New Jersey county to be recognized in any class in the 2010 Digital Counties Survey on use of information and communication technology.
The survey is done each year in partnership with the National Association of Counties in the spring. The 2010 results were recently announced at the association's conference.
Click here to read the article.
Click here for more information on the Digital Counties Survey - 2010 Results.
NJAC CONFERENCE COMBINES EDUCATION, LEGISLATION AND BUSINESS NETWORKING
  
DEP Commissioner Bob Martin addresses the NJAC President's Luncheon (left); Assemblywoman Valerie Vaineri-Huttle receives the NJAC Legislator of the Year Award (Center); Mercer Freeholder Ann Cannon and SSP's Emily Hammer talk at the NJAC Exhibitors' Reception (Right)
The New Jersey Association of Counties welcomed hundreds of county, state and corporate leaders recently to its 60th Annual Conference in Atlantic City where they heard from top lawmakers, policy makers and private sector innovators.
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin, Transportation Commissioner Jim Simpson and Community Affairs Deputy Commissioner Betty Lou DeCroce told conference participants at various events about key regulatory and policy changes affecting county governments. Dozens of experts from various industries conducted seminars as well on business trends that can help counties lower costs and deal with challenges.
The annual NJAC Legislative Forum generated some sparks as lawmakers from both parties debated the most pressing issues of the day, including the Governor’s proposed budget, his proposed cap on county and local governments and several other issues in which NJAC has been directly involved.
The Association presented its Legislator of the Year Award to two lawmakers at the forum. Assemblywoman Valerie Vaineri-Huttle and Assemblywoman Elease Evans, both former county freeholders, shared the award for their various legislative achievements and for their support for county governments.
Taking home the Business Associate of the Year Award was banking and financial services leader Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has been a dedicated member of the Association for years. It was singled out this year for its commitment to the organization and its activities.
NJAC President Peter Palmer presented the annual NJAC County Service Award to the Somerset County Management Team. The group is composed of the county administrator and top department heads who were recognized for their professionalism, dedication and extraordinary performance in running the Somerset County government.
The NJAC Exhibit Hall was busy again this year with dozens of companies displaying their products and services aimed at helping counties save money and deliver better services. Among them were many first-time NJAC members and conference exhibitors, including US GovBids, Alteris Energy, Blue Sky Power and Patch Management.
The 60th Annual NJAC Annual Conference was held last week at Bally’s Park Place in Atlantic City. The Association’s next event will be its Annual Golf Outing, this year on October 4th, at Metedeconk National Golf Club.
NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN NJAC AS A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE MEMBER
In addition to the many benefits of membership in the New Jersey Association of Counties, Business Associate members get discounted rates for all of the events including the NJAC Annual Conference, the NJAC Annual Golf Outing and the NJAC end-of-year conference, now is the time to take advantage of the savings. Click on the link below to learn more about the NJAC Business Associate Membership program.
CLICK HERE for the NJAC Business Associate Membership Brochure and Application
STIMULUS-FUNDED PROJECTS FOR COUNTIES, LOCALS
Click here for projects approved by North Jersey Metropolitan Planning Authority (NJTPA)
Click here for projects approved by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)
Click here for projects approved by South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO)
NJ Stimulus Tracker
The Corzine administration has launched a website for tracking the implementation of the federal stimulus package. Click here to visit the site.
Federal Stimulus Tracker
The Obama Administration has created a website for tracking the implementation of the recently enacted federal stimulus package. Click here for more information on the federal stimulus.
NJ DOT Stimulus Tracker
The state Department of Transportation has established a website to update residents on how the federal stimulus package will affect New Jersey. Click here to visit the site.
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September 2, 2010
CAPE MAY COUNTY'S COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE WINS NATIONAL AWARD
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized the Cape May County Communications Office for their efforts in making the residents of the county informed of services and programs available. Click here for more information.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY AUTISM WALK 2010
The Gloucester County Autism Walk 2010 will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Riverwinds Community Center. Click here for more information.
UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THEY HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT TO INTRODUCE CHRISTOPHER'S PROGRAM
Christopher’s Program, is an intensive effort to help prevent gang violence. The program was created and spearheaded by Union County Freeholder Nancy Ward. Christopher’s Program is designed to provide tools for helping young people avoid gangs, and to help prevent their further involvement in the judicial system. Click here to read the article.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR SALEM COUNTY CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAMS
Applications for the county’s Cultural and Heritage Commission’s grant programs are available for the September 10 deadline, county officials recently announced. Click here to read the article.
FREEHOLDERS' TAKE COUNTY MEETINGS ON THE ROAD
The Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders visit eight towns per year. By taking their meetings offsite county officials have been able to exchange ideas and allow many residents of the county an opportunity to attend meetings. Click here to read the article.
TAKEOVER OF PROSECUTORS DEBATED
Discussion over the takeover of county prosecutors and placing them within the Attorney General's Office has recently increased. Click here to read the article.
NJAC WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS
TRENTON – The New Jersey Association of Counties welcomed several new companies recently to its family of business associate members:
Capehart Scatchard -- Full service law firm specializing in business and tax law, labor and employment, public finance, regulatory and government relations and workers' compensation. To learn more, please visit www.capehart.com.
Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, LLC – Full service law firm specializing in banking and commercial lending, construction and public contracting, corporate, business and environmental law. To learn more, please visit www.florioperrucci.com.
CorVel Corporation – National leader in providing workers’ compensation solutions to employers, third-party administrators, insurance companies and government agencies. To learn more, please visit www.corvel.com.
ExamWorks – The first national independent medical examination service for the insurance and legal industries. To learn more, please visit www.examworks.com.
1st Light Energy – A leading national solar company with experience in residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial systems. To learn more, please visit www.1stlightenergy.com.
Blue Sky Power, LLC – Leader in developing, financing and managing clean energy capital projects for governmental, institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. To learn more, please visit www.blueskypowerllc.com.
MHM Services - A national provider of healthcare services for state and local agencies. To learn more, please visit www.mhm-services.com.
Links to our Friends
Many of the organizations with whom NJAC proudly works have important announcements or messages for our members. Click below to find important messages from:
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The New Jersey State League of Municipalities
The New Jersey Partnership to fight Chronic Disease
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