Atlantic City Restaurant Week Returns With Really Delicious Dining Deals Oct. 1-6
The eagerly awaited Atlantic City Restaurant Week returns this fall for its 15th year, offering visitors dining deals at over 50 restaurants in Atlantic City and the surrounding area. The region’s iconic culinary celebration of its diverse dining scene runs from Sunday, October 1, to Friday, October 6, 2023. Read more from the NJCRDA.
Board of Trustees Elects New Officers, Names New Atlantic City Residence Hall
The Stockton University Board of Trustees elected new officers and approved the naming of the newest Atlantic City residence hall when it met Sept. 20. The new slate of officers includes: Board Chair Nelida Valentin; Co Vice-Chair Nancy Davis; Co Vice-Chair Jose Lozano and Secretary Michelle Keates. Valentin, ’86, of Trenton, was appointed to the […]
Five-Year Turnaround Of Ocean Casino Among Atlantic City’s Greatest Successes
From its failed origins as Revel Casino Hotel to its seemingly doomed trajectory in February 2019, the $2.4 billion casino at the north end of the AC Boardwalk felt almost cursed (if you believe in that kind of stuff). But, apparently, the gambling gods decided Ocean was deserving of a better fate. Through the first half of 2023, Ocean is […]
Administration won’t back down on clean-energy goals
In an 81-page statewide strategic climate action plan (SCAP) released this week, the Department of Environmental Protection reaffirmed its intention to slash global warming emissions by transitioning New Jersey to electric vehicles and by virtually phasing out the use of natural gas to heat homes and businesses. Read more from NJ Spotlight News. NJ PACT […]
The Atlantic City Convention Center Has Received GBAC Star™ Facility Reaccreditation
OVG360 has announced the Atlantic City Convention Center has received Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ reaccreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, OVG360, who provides Venue Management, Food Service & Hospitality, and Partnerships to the facility, has implemented and maintained […]
Biden-Harris Administration announces historic $82 million for endangered North Atlantic right whales as part of Investing in America agenda
The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced next steps to conserve and recover endangered North Atlantic right whales with $82 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest climate and conservation investment in history. Read more from NOAA.
Grand Opening of Club Café at Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City will hold the grand opening of its Club Café on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. at 317 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Atlantic City. A social enterprise, Club Café provides employment opportunities for Boys & Girls Club members and members of the community ages 18 to 24. […]
LIGHT Snapshots August 2023
As in past months, strong returns from the internet gaming sector pushed total casino industry gross gaming revenue (GGR) to new heights. At more than $500 million, August GGR set a new near-term record for single month total GGR. Year-to-date total GGR, at more than $3.4 billion, was likewise impressive, far outpacing the same period […]
Stockton No. 84 on U.S. News & World Report Top Universities List
Stockton University jumped to No. 84 among the Top 100 Public National Universities, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings released today. Stockton ranked 84 out of 227 public colleges and universities in the nation and No. 159 of 436 on the Best National Universities list. This is Stockton’s second year in […]
Do personal stories help or hurt your business?
SUMMARY Telling personal stories is an effective way to engage customers and humanize your brand. Make sure the story relates to your company’s values or mission. Use HubSpot’s guide to business storytelling as a resource when crafting stories. Personal stories do not have to be about you—they can be about your customers too. When done […]