Is NJ a good place for business? Depends who’s asking
New Jersey’s standing among its peers as a good place to do business took a hit earlier this summer when business-news network CNBC issued the latest installment of its “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. After holding steady in the middle of the pack last year, New Jersey slipped to 42nd in CNBC’s 2022 analysis, which […]
Atlantic City Residents to be Offered Career Opportunities In Energy Through New Workforce Development Program With The City and Atlantic City Electric
Plans are in place to give residents of Atlantic City new opportunities for careers in the energy field through a new workforce development initiative announced today by the City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City Electric. The Atlantic City Infrastructure Program would focus on under resourced community members in Atlantic City, enabling participants to gain […]
Atlantic City Airshow expected to have major impact on local economy
The 2022 Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow is ready to soar Wednesday, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the country and creating a substantial impact on the local economy. “While the exact economic impacts are not determinable, it is clear to anyone that attends the event that the number of attendees is substantial,” […]
Nay’s Closet is a rare independently owned boutique in Atlantic City
Even as a teenager, Shawnea Byrd’s room was the place to go shopping. Curating her purchases with care and style, she displayed them on the walls of her little bedroom in Sharon Hill and invited friends to come over to pick out the outfit they needed or just check out her latest finds. Her vision […]
CASA volunteer Bonnie Zatyko
CASA volunteer Bonnie Zatyko, a retired teacher, with three of the children she used to advocate for who were in foster care. Read More from Press of Atlantic City.
N.J. offshore wind company paid $23 million for a full city block along the A.C. Boardwalk, but won’t yet say what it’s for
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a company that holds one of two leases to build an ocean wind energy farm off the New Jersey coast, paid $23.5 million in June for a full city block bordering the Boardwalk. The company on Thursday confirmed the purchase of the property, an eye-popping price even in the speculator-rich town […]
New leader takes helm at Atlantic City casino trade group
Mark Giannantonio has more than 35 years experience in the casino industry, and has been president and CEO of Resorts casino since 2012. Before that, he was president and CEO of the Tropicana in Atlantic City. The Casino Association of New Jersey advocates for Atlantic City’s casinos, including in their interactions with state legislators on […]
Atlantic City chosen by FEMA for $5.4 million in flood protection grants
Three city flood mitigation projects will have help from grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The projects are part of a $100 million plan Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s administration is undertaking to reduce nuisance flooding and bolster storm protection. All of the projects involved in the plan are funded by the state and federal […]
Top Industry Leaders to Address East Coast Gaming Congress on Critical Gaming Issues
Twelve casino industry leaders will discuss the future of the gaming industry in two roundtable discussions at the East Coast Gaming Congress and NextGen Gaming Forum, which will be held September 21-23, 2022, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The roundtables of leaders – a hallmark of this conference since its founding in 1996 […]
Nominations Now Open for Prestigious NJTIA Tourism Excellence Awards
The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association proudly announces the Tourism Excellence Award nominations are now open. The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association would like to recognize the accomplishments of those who achieved true excellence in providing an exceptional experience that enhances tourism across New Jersey. Winners will be honored at the 2022 New Jersey Conference […]