New Jersey is making major investments in healthcare, transportation, research, and film production that could reshape the state’s economy for decades to come. In this interview, BINJE Owner and Editor Tom Bergeron discusses the opening of the new Hackensack Meridian Health Wellness Center at Metropark, the growing connection between infrastructure and economic development, and how innovation hubs and film production are creating new workforce opportunities across the Garden State.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.