Summer 2025 Outlook: Economic Forecast for the Jersey Shore

May 14, 2025

As Memorial Day weekend nears, questions loom about the Jersey Shore’s summer season—will tourism surge, and how will local businesses fare? Oliver Cooke, associate professor of Economics at Stockton University and editor of the South Jersey Economic Review, joins us to preview the economic outlook. Ahead of this year’s Jersey Shorecast, he shares insights on jobs, hospitality, and the opportunities and challenges facing the region in Summer 2025 and beyond.

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Alexis DeNure
Executive Producer

Alexis is a key member of the ONNJ team, serving as an Emmy-nominated Producer of “Your New Jersey” and Executive Producer of Media First Group. In her role, she ensures quality control across all ONNJ productions, overseeing both the people and processes involved. Alexis fosters a collaborative and productive work environment, contributing to a positive company culture and continuously evaluating content strategy to improve audience engagement.
Alexis is a proud alumna of James Madison University’s School of Media Arts and Design.