[Letterhead of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated]
November 8, 2007
VIA FACSIMILEAND EDGAR
(202) 772-9216
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| | Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Number 333-146178) |
| | Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, we hereby join Cape Bancorp, Inc. in requesting that the effective date of the above-referenced registration statement, as amended, be accelerated so that it will become effective at 4:00 p.m. on November 13, 2007, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.
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Very Truly Yours, |
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/s/ Robin P. Suskind |
Robin P. Suskind Managing Director |