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Crunching Numbers
2,000+
How many attendees were supported by Barrier Breakers’ third annual Break Into Law Conference, 92% of whom are first-generation law students. Ballard Spahr was among the event’s 11 sponsors.
First
Stockton University, after it launches the state’s first-ever cannabis undergraduate degree this fall. Students will be able to obtain a bachelor of science in hemp and cannabis management.
$229,000
The record-breaking amount that Samaritan’s 34th annual golf tournament Drive FORE! A Good Cause exceeded with last month’s event held at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton.
13 years
How long it has been since the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) raised tolls on its four bridges connecting South Jersey to Pennsylvania. Last month, DRPA approved raising tolls on the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges by $1.
$328,950
What the New Jersey Department of Transportation was awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant program to construction a new taxiway at the South Jersey Regional Airport.
Three
How many consecutive years Subaru of America has supported The Cooper Foundation and bolstered essential services for the Camden community, continuing the trend with this year’s $30,000 donation.
160,000+
The number of meals that the Food Bank of South Jersey will distribute to the region’s children in need this summer, thanks to a recent $100,000 Fly Beyond grant from The Wawa Foundation.
$1.8 million
The amount Rowan University’s Mohammad Abedin-Nasab, Ph.D., and his research team won in a National Institutes of Health grant to further develop Robossis, the first robotic-surgery system designed to align fractured long bones.
Eleven
The number of nationwide individuals who will join the advisory board supporting TD Bank’s newly announced Community Impact Plan, which aims to further empower underserved communities through economic growth.
Breakdown
New Jersey has become the first state to survey workers about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened: Given AI technology’s potential for transforming both the nature of work and the skills needed for professional success, The Garden State’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force has been seeking direct feedback from all of New Jersey’s workers—not just those in the tech industry—about their hopes and concerns about the nascent tool’s future implications and applications.
What It Means: “Change is coming with generative AI and workers will be on the frontlines, adapting to these radical shifts. So as we seek to prepare the state and its people for the future, we must put residents at the heart of any decision made about this technology,” according to Beth Simone Noveck, the State of New Jersey’s chief AI strategist. “By better understanding what workers hope artificial intelligence can accomplish and what they are wary of, we can help create a more empowering work environment and ensure this technology is used ethically and effectively.”
What’s Next: The opportunity to provide anonymous insights about AI’s impact on the state professional landscape wrapped up Aug. 7. The results will inform what kind of recommendations the Artificial Intelligence Task Force will make to Gov. Phil Murphy.
On the Move
NEW ROAD Construction Management recently welcomed a trio of professionals to its team. John Haynal has 45 years of experience serving as a construction project manager, superintendent, and general contractor; Neil Block’s 35 years of construction experience will help him as a project manager overseeing all phases of a project; and Sherri Cross-Murphy brings more than 30 years of experience in architectural design, project management and construction administration to her position as project executive.
Last month, it was announced that Dr. Simon Leung, PharmD, has been appointed vice president, head of pharmacy, at Conner Strong & Buckelew, overseeing the firm’s pharmacy business.
During the Burlington County Bridge Commission’s July 9 meeting, Commissioner Sandra Nunes was elevated from her prior post as vice-chair to become the commission’s new chair, making her the first woman to serve as the leader of the agency’s governing board. Evesham mayor Jaclyn Veasy was also appointed to the three-member board, marking the first time two women have served simultaneously as commissioners.
It was announced last month that Giuseppe (Joe) Grillo has been appointed ombudsperson at New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced that Diana Castrillon has been appointed its vice president of human resources.
Duly Noted
Accounting and management consultants Bowman & Company LLP elected three staff members to partners: Kenneth M. Drewes, Josette P. Traversa and Michael J. Thilker.
Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric, recently named Phil Vavala as its new vice president of governmental and external affairs, and region president for Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power.
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Published (and copyrighted) in South Jersey Biz, Volume 14, Issue 8 (August 2024).
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