LIGHT Comments on August 2023 DGE Report
Comments from Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT), Stockton University School of Business, on the August 2023 numbers released Friday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement: As in past months, strong returns from the internet gaming sector pushed total casino industry gross gaming revenue […]
Murphy picks Suárez as Community Affairs commissioner
Jacquelyn A. Suárez has been named acting commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Gov. Phil Murphy announced today. She’ll replace Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who died on August 1. Read more from New Jersey Globe.
N.J. ranks highest in U.S. for household income. See new Census list.
The median household income in the Garden State was $96,346, more than $21,000 higher than the national median of $74,755 in 2022, according to American Community Survey data. Read more from NJ.com.
Atlantic City gets first all-electric HERO patrol car
Atlantic City became the first Police Department to get an all-electric patrol vehicle wrapped for the HERO Campaign. Read more from Breaking AC.
7th Annual Deck the Hall – Festival of Trees Returns to Boardwalk Hall to Benefit CASA for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties
OVG360, the provider of Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Convention Center, have announced a renewed partnership with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties to support neglected and abused children this holiday season. In conjunction and […]
Atlantic Shores CEO: Offshore wind industry needs new deals (soon) for new economic reality
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind CEO Joris Veldhoven said he remains bullish about the future of the offshore wind industry in New Jersey and the U.S. He knows its importance to climate change. Read more from ROI-NJ.
Murphy reportedly expects to conditionally veto brewery bill post-election
After sitting on Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk since late June, legislation that would ease some of the state’s restrictions on breweries, cideries and distilleries will reportedly be sent back to lawmakers this fall. Read more from NJ Biz.
Why Serving Your Community Can Grow Your Business
SUMMARY • Engaging in community service builds a positive reputation, encourages staff retention and loyalty, and amplifies core values. • Serving your community may help you hire and retain employees who are a better culture fit—younger generations of jobseekers want to find fulfillment in their work. • When picking partners for community engagement, choose those […]
What to Expect at the Atlantic City Convention Center This Season
Convention season is officially ramping up and the Atlantic City Convention Center is ready to host a series of diverse and engaging events in Atlantic City. From tradeshows to conventions and workshops, this iconic venue space, home to nearly 500,000 square feet of contiguous meeting and event space, will be bustling all season long. Read more from […]
Downbeach Seafood Festival supports local business, economy
“Highlighting South Jersey’s best seafood businesses is really the main goal,” said Henderson, who noted all 80 of those vendors in attendance were from New Jersey, while approximately 98% of them were from South Jersey. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.