Aerospace Ecosystem ACEA is actively building an aerospace and advanced aviation technology ecosystem through partnerships with FAA, NASA, USAF, NARTP, universities, investors, and private-sector innovators, creating a ready pipeline for aerospace and defense vendors and related services.

Targeted Industry Outreach ACEA focuses on five target industries (aviation/avionics, business services, food and agriculture, life sciences, and specialty manufacturing, tourism and entertainment) and actively pursues external businesses and site selectors, signaling demand for market intelligence, incentives advisory, and recruitment marketing.

Funding Partnerships ACEA has secured public funding including an EDA grant and a NJEDA backed regional center investment, with contributions from ACEA and partners to construct the center, demonstrating capacity to mobilize large public-private funds.

Marketing Campaigns ACEA aims to develop a comprehensive Atlantic County marketing and branding campaign for the future economy and engages in events that showcase community impact, presenting a direct path to offer regional marketing, branding, digital campaigns, and content services to attract investment.

Workforce Solutions With a core focus on workforce development and living-wage job creation, and collaborations with NJSBDC, SBA, Stockton University, and local partners, ACEA presents opportunities to provide training programs, apprenticeships, and talent pipelines for new and expanding businesses.