South Jersey Biz: Year in Review 2024
While the end of the year is always a great time to prepare for what’s next and plan ahead—two key contributors to success, as we’ve often heard from the experts we’ve spoken to all throughout 2024—stopping to assess the hurtles bested, wisdom gained, and areas for both improvement and innovation has plenty of benefits, too.
If there was another recurring theme we’ve heard from the range of professionals comprising South Jersey’s rich business landscape, it was that reframing challenges and keeping an eye on changing trends to stay relevant in a fast-paced world demonstrate the kind of flexibility in thought, vision and action that ever-evolving leaders not only embrace in themselves but also look for in their teams.
And as the world makes it way to 2025 and gets ready for a year of unknowables, we want to take one last look at the stories we’ve covered in 2024.
January
The new year began with celebrating 18 CEOs and CFOs whose collective commitment to their colleagues, companies and communities continually contributes to a more vibrant South Jersey. These local leaders shared their experiences, insights and future-focused visions, along with the stories behind their rise to leadership roles. Our first issue of 2024 was chock-full of expert advice, with some of the area’s financial gurus offering tips for smooth sailing through a tax season punctuated with overhauls, while others ventured some forecasts to help their neighbors navigate the likes of high inflation and an increased cost of doing business. Meanwhile, legal minds through the area offered their own tips to optimally integrate technological innovations into your operations.
The new year began with celebrating 18 CEOs and CFOs whose collective commitment to their colleagues, companies and communities continually contributes to a more vibrant South Jersey. These local leaders shared their experiences, insights and future-focused visions, along with the stories behind their rise to leadership roles. Our first issue of 2024 was chock-full of expert advice, with some of the area’s financial gurus offering tips for smooth sailing through a tax season punctuated with overhauls, while others ventured some forecasts to help their neighbors navigate the likes of high inflation and an increased cost of doing business. Meanwhile, legal minds through the area offered their own tips to optimally integrate technological innovations into your operations.
February
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We highlighted some of South Jersey’s leading ladies, who shared their achievements and advice with our readers. These 18 incredible women also noted the importance of mentoring the next generation, what female-focused DEI efforts still need to address and tips for developing leaders. This issue also included input from an array of industries: Commercial real estate’s experts sounding off about the diversity in their projects that showcased the opportunities within a challenging market; financial-planning professionals explained how they’re uniquely equipped to provide the kind of guidance that empowers clients to optimize their retirement plans; those with experience onboarding proprietary business-software solutions spoke of the considerations guiding those decisions; and networking pros pointed out the benefits of making rock-solid connections.
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We highlighted some of South Jersey’s leading ladies, who shared their achievements and advice with our readers. These 18 incredible women also noted the importance of mentoring the next generation, what female-focused DEI efforts still need to address and tips for developing leaders. This issue also included input from an array of industries: Commercial real estate’s experts sounding off about the diversity in their projects that showcased the opportunities within a challenging market; financial-planning professionals explained how they’re uniquely equipped to provide the kind of guidance that empowers clients to optimize their retirement plans; those with experience onboarding proprietary business-software solutions spoke of the considerations guiding those decisions; and networking pros pointed out the benefits of making rock-solid connections.
March
South Jersey’s eds and meds sectors took center stage with our two annual features. This year’s Best of Health Care roundup showed just how many people, programs and partnerships are contributing to the world-class care available to us right in our own backyard, while leaders representing area colleges and universities discussed how they’re ensuring that their educational offerings remain relevant and future-thinking while prioritizing inquisitiveness and critical thinking in their students before they launch their careers. We also heard from local experts about the business of tourism in New Jersey, how meetings and events are being elevated with immersive, hands-on experiences, and the state of labor associations throughout The Garden State.
South Jersey’s eds and meds sectors took center stage with our two annual features. This year’s Best of Health Care roundup showed just how many people, programs and partnerships are contributing to the world-class care available to us right in our own backyard, while leaders representing area colleges and universities discussed how they’re ensuring that their educational offerings remain relevant and future-thinking while prioritizing inquisitiveness and critical thinking in their students before they launch their careers. We also heard from local experts about the business of tourism in New Jersey, how meetings and events are being elevated with immersive, hands-on experiences, and the state of labor associations throughout The Garden State.
April
The spotlight was on 17 organizations making our community a better place as they both identify and impact a range of issues demanding advocacy and action. We also spoke with commercial construction experts about what trends and challenges are influencing their industry, how they’re embracing innovation, and the future-focused, sustainable projects on the horizon. It’s not just the construction industry that’s keeping an eye on a cleaner, greener tomorrow, as we explored the role that modern energy plays in combatting climate change. Our April issue also looked at how cannabiz is doing as it becomes less of an emerging market and more of an established one, as well as how the manufacturing industry is always proactively evolving.
The spotlight was on 17 organizations making our community a better place as they both identify and impact a range of issues demanding advocacy and action. We also spoke with commercial construction experts about what trends and challenges are influencing their industry, how they’re embracing innovation, and the future-focused, sustainable projects on the horizon. It’s not just the construction industry that’s keeping an eye on a cleaner, greener tomorrow, as we explored the role that modern energy plays in combatting climate change. Our April issue also looked at how cannabiz is doing as it becomes less of an emerging market and more of an established one, as well as how the manufacturing industry is always proactively evolving.
May
Our May issue introduced our readers to the honorees on this year’s 20 Under 40 list—though the next generation of movers and shakers certainly claimed their space at the table to prove that you’re never too young to become an impassioned, insightful leader. We also spoke with a range of business professionals to get a deeper understanding of just how vast of an impact increasing inflation has had across their sectors, while a Q&A with some local tech experts offered advice for strengthening your IP protection in the age of AI. This issue also included our annual Book of Lists, a handy guide to some of the region’s top companies, from accounting firms to title companies.
Our May issue introduced our readers to the honorees on this year’s 20 Under 40 list—though the next generation of movers and shakers certainly claimed their space at the table to prove that you’re never too young to become an impassioned, insightful leader. We also spoke with a range of business professionals to get a deeper understanding of just how vast of an impact increasing inflation has had across their sectors, while a Q&A with some local tech experts offered advice for strengthening your IP protection in the age of AI. This issue also included our annual Book of Lists, a handy guide to some of the region’s top companies, from accounting firms to title companies.
June
It takes a village to take care of a community, and our Who’s Who in Health Care paid tribute to some of the practitioners, researchers and executives elevating the capabilities of our region’s health care providers and systems. We also took a mid-year look at the economy, and spoke with some local financial minds to find the optimism and opportunity that still exists even in an uncertain world. Professionals from other fields offered their own insights: how a range of businesswomen have stayed at the forefront of their respective areas; how corporate partnerships can help nonprofits’ charitable work go even farther; and how to both attract and retain the high performers who can elevate your organization.
It takes a village to take care of a community, and our Who’s Who in Health Care paid tribute to some of the practitioners, researchers and executives elevating the capabilities of our region’s health care providers and systems. We also took a mid-year look at the economy, and spoke with some local financial minds to find the optimism and opportunity that still exists even in an uncertain world. Professionals from other fields offered their own insights: how a range of businesswomen have stayed at the forefront of their respective areas; how corporate partnerships can help nonprofits’ charitable work go even farther; and how to both attract and retain the high performers who can elevate your organization.
July
Every year, our Power 50 lists recognizes some of the most impactful business leaders in the region, highlighting the presidents, physicians, politicians, partners and panoply of people leading their talented teams to a stronger South Jersey—and many of this year’s honorees generously offered up some insights and experiences that have contributed to their success. This issue also revisited higher education to explore just how local colleges and universities are evolving with the times to anticipate tomorrow’s needs with a well-prepared young workforce, we spoke to some area executives who celebrated the region’s resiliency in facing the first half of the year’s challenges, and how consistently providing excellent customer service is a great way to bolster both your business and your reputation.
Every year, our Power 50 lists recognizes some of the most impactful business leaders in the region, highlighting the presidents, physicians, politicians, partners and panoply of people leading their talented teams to a stronger South Jersey—and many of this year’s honorees generously offered up some insights and experiences that have contributed to their success. This issue also revisited higher education to explore just how local colleges and universities are evolving with the times to anticipate tomorrow’s needs with a well-prepared young workforce, we spoke to some area executives who celebrated the region’s resiliency in facing the first half of the year’s challenges, and how consistently providing excellent customer service is a great way to bolster both your business and your reputation.
August
With both our editorial and readers’ picks recognizing this year’s Best of Biz, we showcased 87 of the region’s most respected companies: From accounting to wealth management, they’re all a credit to their industries and an asset to South Jersey’s dazzling constellations of reputable, reliable organizations. This issue also included some insights from local HR experts on some do’s and don’ts that should strengthen your hiring process while diminishing turnover, with clear communication at the heart of their advice. We also had a mid-year check-in with commercial construction’s experts about how forward-thinking and thoroughly modern approaches are helping them overcome today’s hurdles, while also finding out just how beneficial continuing education can be for business leaders, their teams and their enterprises.
With both our editorial and readers’ picks recognizing this year’s Best of Biz, we showcased 87 of the region’s most respected companies: From accounting to wealth management, they’re all a credit to their industries and an asset to South Jersey’s dazzling constellations of reputable, reliable organizations. This issue also included some insights from local HR experts on some do’s and don’ts that should strengthen your hiring process while diminishing turnover, with clear communication at the heart of their advice. We also had a mid-year check-in with commercial construction’s experts about how forward-thinking and thoroughly modern approaches are helping them overcome today’s hurdles, while also finding out just how beneficial continuing education can be for business leaders, their teams and their enterprises.
September
From bankruptcy lawyers to workers’ comp attorneys, we showcased 55 local legal minds who are here to help your company with their know-how, track records of client advocacy and dedication to their field, with some help from readers who shared their personal experiences with us. We also chatted with some local health care leaders about how they’re embracing compassion, community, education and technology to both avert a looming practitioner shortage and avoid burnout in current medical professionals. In keeping with the issue’s legal theme, we also heard from area lawyers and small-business experts about how having the right attorney on your side can help avoid innumerable operational and regulatory headaches, and we caught up with the real estate industry to discuss how national trends are playing out at home.
From bankruptcy lawyers to workers’ comp attorneys, we showcased 55 local legal minds who are here to help your company with their know-how, track records of client advocacy and dedication to their field, with some help from readers who shared their personal experiences with us. We also chatted with some local health care leaders about how they’re embracing compassion, community, education and technology to both avert a looming practitioner shortage and avoid burnout in current medical professionals. In keeping with the issue’s legal theme, we also heard from area lawyers and small-business experts about how having the right attorney on your side can help avoid innumerable operational and regulatory headaches, and we caught up with the real estate industry to discuss how national trends are playing out at home.
October
We touched base with some of South Jersey’s financial experts to assess the year’s economy so far, explore the ways they empower and educate their clients in difficult times, and hear their early forecasts for 2025. Our Tech Titans list also debuted this month, showcasing 14 IT pros, entrepreneurs, cybersecurity experts and other notable innovators who have left their mark on the local industry and keep the region running. Our departments reflected the importance of integrating and understanding technology as a business tool, with cybersecurity professionals offering their tips for safeguarding against software disruptions and malicious hackers, while experts in the communications space shared that while technology’s omnipresence has given us myriad outlets for contact, internal and external dispatches still require some finesse, audience awareness and medium-specific approaches.
We touched base with some of South Jersey’s financial experts to assess the year’s economy so far, explore the ways they empower and educate their clients in difficult times, and hear their early forecasts for 2025. Our Tech Titans list also debuted this month, showcasing 14 IT pros, entrepreneurs, cybersecurity experts and other notable innovators who have left their mark on the local industry and keep the region running. Our departments reflected the importance of integrating and understanding technology as a business tool, with cybersecurity professionals offering their tips for safeguarding against software disruptions and malicious hackers, while experts in the communications space shared that while technology’s omnipresence has given us myriad outlets for contact, internal and external dispatches still require some finesse, audience awareness and medium-specific approaches.
November
The year’s penultimate issue tipped its hat to 18 Executives of the Year, the local leaders inspiring their teams to do great things in, around and for South Jersey. They also shared personal stories of meaningful mentorship, lessons learned, actionable advice and more to let us know the people behind the titles better. We also paid tribute to 24 nonprofits making the region a better place by advocating for their neighbors in need, animals, the environment, historical preservation, and even people on the other side of the world. Here, we also got a deeper look at all the moving parts working in harmony to deliver successful engineering projects, how joining professional associations can come with untold benefits, and why finding a good legal partner can help keep an established organization’s house in order.
The year’s penultimate issue tipped its hat to 18 Executives of the Year, the local leaders inspiring their teams to do great things in, around and for South Jersey. They also shared personal stories of meaningful mentorship, lessons learned, actionable advice and more to let us know the people behind the titles better. We also paid tribute to 24 nonprofits making the region a better place by advocating for their neighbors in need, animals, the environment, historical preservation, and even people on the other side of the world. Here, we also got a deeper look at all the moving parts working in harmony to deliver successful engineering projects, how joining professional associations can come with untold benefits, and why finding a good legal partner can help keep an established organization’s house in order.
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Published (and copyrighted) in South Jersey Biz, Volume 14, Issue 11 (December 2024).
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Author: Madeleine Maccar
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