SJBiz_AroundTown_CAMDEN_COUNTY_0120_AroundTown 1 / 20 / 20 1 : 03 PM Page 1 around town NOWHERE TOGO BUT UP Center for Family Services Businesses across more about what is happening in the area and Samir Mody used to work in the City of what keeps business here . Camden before he formed his company , Keller Camden County are Engineers , in 2017 and says he didn’t think twice Education and Health Care about anchoring his company in Camden County . making positive Perhaps two of the largest growing sectors in the “ We see the potential for growth and oppor - progress in their region are higher education and health care , says tunity here and we want to be a part of it . With prior Keashen . knowledge and experience working in [ Camden ] , respective industries . “ Rowan , Rutgers and Camden County Col - it was an easy decision to return back to Camden [ ] By Amanda Hamm Hengel lege have all constructed new buildings and have County and anchor our business here , ” he says . invested in the Joint Health Science Center in “ We have worked continuously to reconnect with Camden , where they all share space , ” he says . the local community and rekindle relationships with t’s no secret South Jersey has had a difficult “ Cooper University Healthcare continues to South Jersey - based clients , elected officials and time making a name for itself over the years . I expand its assets in Camden County with a n local stakeholders to deliver projects that have a ew Thanks to easily accessible resources , strong positive influence on the community . ” facility in Cherry Hill that will join its main campus , economic backing and a larger population , For many business owners like Mody , being MD Anderson , Cooper - Rowan medical school and North Jersey has always had a lead when it comes in South Jersey myriad other operations throughout the county . ” to being successful and has never slowed down . has become more than just Smaller facilities are also flourishing , including More recently , however , business owners setting up shop in a good spot , especially in those like Center for Family Services , which was and individuals alike have turned to South Jersey Camden County . formed earlier this month when Family Interven - for fresh perspective and a new start i The area’s openness to embrace whatever n a place that tion Services and Golden Cradle Adoption Serv - new business or budding venture may come its truly has more to offer than anyone seemed to ices merged . way is one of its best qualities , says Camden - based realize . Stagliano says the merge allows for expanded Center for Family Services President and CEO Its prime location , more than anything else , is servi Richard Stagliano . ces and the ability to put effective practices something that just can’t be overlooked , says John “ Camden County is welcoming and forward in place that will best serve families in communi - H.Ciniglia , vice president of business development thinking and so are the businesses that reside ties across the state . He adds the center’s addic - for Cherry Hill - based Kaye Personnel , Inc . in it , ” he says . “ The relationshi tion and recovery services have also been “ It’s a great place to work ; it’s a great region ps we’ve built expanded to meet the needs of the community , to be a part of , ” he says . “ It goes without saying have helped change the lives of thousands of especially those affected by the opioid crisis , and the access to the turnpike , 295 , all the loca individuals , families and children , both within l area that being in Camden County has played a part Camden County and throughout all South bridges and highways that get us everywhere … in facilitating these changes . Jersey . It provides immense opportunities for the location is superb and the access is ideal . ” “ Our foundational roots lay in Camden growth and success . ” County There are a great many parts that make this , ” Stagliano says . “ While we’ve grown FACTS AND region a whole , adds Dan Keashen , director of immensely since we began offering services in FIGURES public relations for Camden County . 1920 , we feel ingrained in the local community . “ The county’s foundation of jobs is built on “ Our headquarters are in Camden , and over The first permanent an array of industries ro the past 20 - plus years we’ve watched the neigh - oted in several different European settlement in borhood around us change and grow for the sectors that have been growing for years , which Camden County was in better while standing — and working — side by side include finance , insurance , education , health with its residents , ” he continues . “ By keeping our care , manufacturing , retail , food services , trans - headquarters in Camden , we’re able to constan portation and warehousing , ” he says . tly With this knowledge we took the opportu - take the pulse of the community and work 1718 nity to speak with a number of businesses and together with residents to find out what services IN WEST COLLINGSWOOD . officials involved in these industries to find out will help those most in need . ” 20 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | VOLUME 10 ISSUE 1 | SouthJerseyBiz.net