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30+ Shared Services Contracts with Local Governments and Other Entities

Looking to be a part of future economic development opportunities?

Kim Ayres

Senior Vice President, Economic Development

(856) 825-3700 x1233

ed@theauthoritynj.com

Since 2014, the Cumberland County Improvement Authority has served as the county’s lead entity for economic development and redevelopment, investing over $588 million in construction and public improvement projects. Through more than 30 shared services agreements, the Authority has helped local governments enhance firehouses, fleet services, and waste collection—resulting in $4.7 million in taxpayer savings. In 2019, the Authority merged with the Cumberland Empowerment Zone Corporation to expand access to technical services and public financing for businesses and public agencies.

The Authority has continued to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen the local economy. During the Covid-19 crisis, it acted as a central resource hub for businesses. With an overall economic impact exceeding $1 billion, its investments have created new jobs, expanded workforce training, and driven long-term growth across Cumberland County.

Our Latest Projects

For both private and public entities, The Authority has the ability and expertise to develop, construct, and manage all types of facilities. The Authority can assist in all phases of development – from initial design and bidding, to permitting, construction and final completion. In all aspects, projects will be compliant with regulations, budgets, and timelines. The Authority’s role and involvement varies from project to project, with the over-riding goal to maximize project funding and achieve the optimal use of expertise and available resources.

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Status:
Location:
Completed
Vineland, NJ

Park Avenue Complex, Phases 1-3

This former industrial office and transportation complex was purchased and renovated for various end users, including the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility and the State of NJ. The property was purchased for $6 million with Phase I renovations at the same cost. The total direct investment in this complex is just under $22 million. The Authority owns and operates the building along Park Avenue in Vineland.

$21.67M

Total Project

Cost

193

New Jerseyans Employed

$32.5M

Total Economic Impact

Status:
Location:
Construction
Bridgeton, NJ

Food Specialization - Fit Out

With the food production success of their existing tenant space, CHANK’s has requested to expand their space adding additional tenant space (1,237 sq ft +/-). This space will house additional food production equipment related to their production process as well as storage and office areas. With the food production success of their existing tenant space, SIMULATE has requested to expand into the Suite “D” tenant space (3,700 sq ft +/-). This space will house additional food production equipment related to their cooking process.

$3.1M

Total Project

Cost

20

New Jerseyans Employed

$6.4M

Total Economic Impact

Status:
Location:
Completed
Bridgeton, NJ

Food Specialization Center

The FSC is a new 32,000 sf facility located within Bridgeton’s food manufacturing hub in the Florida Ave. Industrial Park. It includes shared warehousing, processing, and cold storage space to accelerate the growth of young companies or those with expanding product lines. A grant from USEDA contributed to the projects development. Several tenants are now occupying the recently constructed facility, including the first tenant, Chank’s Pizza Cones.

$10.5M

Total Project

Cost

113

New Jerseyans Employed

$16.86M

Total Economic Impact

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Projects & Partnerships

Since 2014, The Authority has invested $588 million in new construction and public renovation projects to drive Cumberland Counties economic development. 

Click on one of the counties or cities below to review their most recent projects with the Authority.

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Cape May
County

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Salem
County

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Cumberland
County

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New Jersey

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