In recent years Cumberland County experienced over 8.7 million square feet of new development in housing, hotel, office, healthcare, retail and sports/entertainment and was named to Forbes 2009 list of best places for small businesses and careers.

Located at the county's retail hub, Cumberland Mall is a unique hybrid of traditional retail along with big box and lifestyle stores, offering the style and value sought by today's consumer.

With a prime location at the intersection of Routes 55 and 47, daily vehicle traffic exceeds 35,000. Ideally situated between Philadelphia and the southern New Jersey beach communities, the mall is a convenient destination for people traveling between their permanent and vacation residences.

Major employers include the North American Distribution Center for T-Fal, Boeing Chinook Retrofit Center, and world wide manufacturers General Mills, Progresso Foods, Conti’s Pasta, and Durand International.

Agriculture contributes $2 billion to the Cumberland County economy and employs over 5,000 people, accounting for 16% of the entire state agricultural market value.

New Jersey Motorsports Park (5 miles away) draws over 500,000 annual visitors to enjoy a first class carting facility, exclusive motorsports country club, and luxury Villa homes.

South Jersey Regional Medical Center, a start-of-the-art hospital employing over 2,500 healthcare professionals, is located within one mile. A $12 million expansion, which includes a new cancer treatment wing, will be completed in 2010.