Cathy Jakubowski, Executive Director of the BTC Graduates Main St. New Jersey Downtown Revitalization Institute.

The MSNJ DRI seminars provide the opportunities New Jersey's downtowns need to develop and hone the skills and techniques to revitalize core commercial districts. The DRI is held in downtown Trenton at Thomas Edison State College. Over the past 20 years, revitalized downtowns have evolved from simple streets cape improvements, to complex economic development initiatives, often supported by public/private partnerships and guided by professional managers.

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Main Street New Jersey's Downtown Revitalization Institute (DRI) teaches a comprehensive, community-based management approach which recognizes that downtowns do not decline overnight, and they need time and consistent efforts to bring them back to vitality. Effective downtown management, applied with commitment by all community stakeholders, results in a vibrant and dynamic future for New Jersey's town centers.

Ms. Jakubowski recently completed the required sessions for graduation. "Attending the DRI was a wonderful experience. The amount of information these sessions provided was invaluable."