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ASBURY, NJ, May 1, 2008 – On Thursday, April 24th, J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. (“JGPCO”), one of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region’s most respected development and design/build organizations, hosted its 5th Annual Crossing Borders Charity Awards Luncheon. More than 220 guests gathered at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ, to honor women in real estate and economic development from both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The annual fundraising event benefits the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey and New Choices/New Options Program of Pennsylvania. Both organizations provide programs that aid in transition and enhance the employability and earnings of single mothers and displaced homemakers.
During the event, two women were honored with the Community Impact Award for demonstrating outstanding leadership and economic improvement within their community. The 2008 award recipients are:
Elizabeth (Bette) Spinelli, Executive Director
Hudson County Economic Development Corporation
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Janet Stainbrook, Director, Government & Community Relations
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA
Through corporate sponsorships and donations, J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc. raised $50,000 for the two charitable organizations. Event sponsors included A. Scott Enterprises, Inc.; Advance Realty Group; Comroe Advanced Power, Inc.; Daniel J. Wilcox Memorial Fund; Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; EcolSciences, Inc.; ICON Engineering; Land Services USA, Inc.; Morgan Stanley; Northampton Community College; PNC Bank; PSE&G; Real Estate New Jersey; United Water; Verizon; Wachovia Bank and Wolff & Samson PC.
In addition to the awards ceremony, attendees heard personal success stories from two women who have benefited from the agencies’ programs and services.
Jim Petrucci, president and CEO of JGPCO stated: “We created this event because we wanted to find an appropriate way to support the critical mission of these two outstanding organizations. What better way than by honoring women who have demonstrated superior achievement in the fields of real estate and economic development and by so doing, have made an important contribution to our community?”
About J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc.
J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc (“JGPCO”) is a privately-held real estate organization with more than 21 years experience in the design/build, development, re-development and acquisition of industrial, office, retail, multi-family and hotel properties. In addition, JGPCO is recognized as a leader in both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets with a client and tenant roster that includes Merrill Lynch, Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Express, Cryovac/Sealed Air, Gargiulo Produce, Westfield Medical Center, Flemington BMW and Schuetz Containers. JGPCO presently holds an investment portfolio of over 3 million square feet of prime industrial, retail and office space. The firm is based in Asbury, New Jersey and also maintains offices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. For additional information about J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc., please visit our website at www.jgpetrucci.com.
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