Senate says yes to $100M in Boardwalk funds
Big money may be heading to New Jersey’s boardwalks. The state Senate on Friday voted yes on a bipartisan bill to use $100 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to create a Boardwalk Preservation Fund, matching local money for projects building, repairing and maintaining boardwalks. Read more from The Press of […]
NJ faces fiscal crisis in coming years, Sweeney report says
New Jersey is facing a fiscal crisis in the coming years, according to a recent report issued by the Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University. The Multi-Year Budget Workgroup report found that revenue collections are expected to fall between $12.5 billion and $18.5 billion short of projected state spending over a four-year period […]
New Jersey casinos want 10 more years of internet gambling, but NJ may only approve for 2 more
New Jersey’s casinos want to expand the state’s tops-in-the-nation internet gambling market for another 10 years, but state lawmakers may only approve it for an additional two years. Read more from AP News.
SUMMER SIZZLES IN ATLANTIC CITY WITH 18 EVENTS, CONVENTIONS AND COMPETITIONS
Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission enjoyed a strong Q2 with 22 events, conventions and conferences generating 23,320 room nights booked and 153,285 attendees, resulting in a total economic impact of $50,431,607. This summer, the iconic beach and boardwalk destination is gearing up to host a series of fan-favorite events including JJFISHWEEKAC, Arett Lawn and Garden Show, […]
Opened amid uncertainty, Atlantic City’s 2 newest casinos near top of the market 5 years later
Five years ago, there were mixed emotions in Atlantic City as two casinos that had failed and shut down were set to reopen with new owners and new identities. People were glad that the 6,000 jobs that were lost when the former Trump Taj Mahal and Revel casinos closed were coming back. Yet some worried that […]
Meet Cheldin Barlatt Rumer, Owner of THIS IS IT NETWORK™
Cheldin Barlatt Rumer, member of The Greater Atlantic City Chamber and Owner of THIS IS IT NETWORK™ was chosen as New Jersey Family’s Mompreneur of the Year. New Jersey Family: What is THIS IS IT NETWORK™ and what makes it unique? Cheldin Barlatt Rumer: THIS IS IT NETWORK™ is a global, female and minority-owned digital streaming […]
A Look at Rick Dovey’s Career as President of the ACUA
Rick Dovey will be retiring from his renowned career as President of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) after 33 years of service. Rick Dovey is responsible for shaping ACUA into an award-winning, nationally recognized organization noted for its excellence in innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. Read more from the ACUA.
Chamber President Pens Letter to Atlantic City: Where’s The Money
We have learned and confirmed and have obtained a copy of a letter writer by Michael Chait to Anthony Swan. Chait is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce. Swan is the Business Administrator for the City of Atlantic City. Read more from WPG Talk Radio.
How is Atlantic City using $8.6M in new public safety room surcharge?
The city has collected more than $8.6 million in the first year of a new room tax designated to fund public safety initiatives, but has not yet said how it is being used. That has frustrated Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.
Murphy Administration Announces Atlantic City as the 35th State Transit Village
The Murphy Administration today announced that Atlantic City has been designated as a Transit Village, making it the 35th municipality to be recognized since the initiative began in 1999. The state’s Transit Village Initiative connects designated municipalities with a task force comprised of 10 state agencies that help implement mixed-use development and Complete Streets accommodations […]