Business View Magazine | August 2019

42 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2019 board in that area. It is going to show that we’re moving forward and we’re open for business.” Washington Township Economic Development Consultant, Nancy Mozzachio, adds, “This is a multi- pronged effort – the hospital hub is extremely important because retail is in a state of flux these days, due to Amazon and various other things. Medical, on the other hand, is growing rapidly. Jefferson Health has a new patient wing under construction at the hospital – that on its own is a $182 million project. The medical piece is key to attracting retail and offices because it provides a full-time day and night population. Unlike other uses, where the daytime population goes home and the night is quiet, the medical remains active and thriving for a 24-hour span. And there are a number of businesses attracted to that, including restaurants and entertainment uses that would benefit.” The Township also offers a light industrial corridor to attract businesses positioned elsewhere that are interested in land where they can build and, potentially, bring in 100 employees. Another positive is the Black Horse Pike corridor that is being revitalized. Redevelopment zones established in those areas are attractive to developers because of specific incentives associated with them. Ordinances are also being reviewed by Township Council for tax abatement considerations. “It takes a full team,” says the Mayor. “We come through with a vision but I really entrust all the pictured Economic Development Consultant, Nancy Mozzachio