The Link Between Water Infrastructure and a Healthy Business Climate

The Link Between
Water Infrastructure & a Healthy Business Climate

Maintaining a healthy water infrastructure system is crucial for a healthy business environment here in Somerset county and throughout New Jersey. The majority of the water infrastructure we rely on today was installed after World War II, although some areas have pipes in the ground dating back to the 180's. Much of our infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be repaired or replaced.

This program will examine the connection between a healthy water system and a strong economy. President Hanna from the Board of Public Utilities will be our keynote speaker followed by a panel discussion with industry experts on how to make our water infrastructure the cornerstone for a sustainable and prosperous future.

Program

8:30am     Registration

9:00          Welcome
                        Mike Kerwin, President & CEO, Somerset County Business Partnership 
                        David Baker, President, NJ American Water

9:20          Keynote Address and Q&A
                        Robert Hanna, President, NJ Board of Public Utilities

9:50          Environmental Insights 
                        Michele Siekerka, Assistant Commissioner,
                        Department of Environmental Protection, 
                        Division of Water Resource Management

10:30        Panel Discussion 
                        Dennis W. Doll, CEO, Middlesex Water Company 
                        Ann B. Brady, Managing Director, Plan Smart NJ 
                        Phillip Beachem, New Jersey Alliance for Action
                        James Hughes, Dean, Bloustein School of Planning 
                            & Public Policy, Rutgers University 

11:15        Closing Remarks 
                        Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula (D-17) 

11:30am  Plant Tour (optional)