Atlantic City Walk of Fame to be unveiled next week
Some entertainers who have wowed crowds in America’s Favorite Playground have died. Venues that no longer exist fade from memory. The city will publicly honor those entertainers who used to or still dazzle crowds on the resort’s stages at 1 p.m. April 24 when the Atlantic City Walk of Fame will be unveiled in a […]
Murphy announces coalition of ‘Mayors for Liquor License Reform’
The state’s liquor license laws will be reformed and modernized to be more affordable, equitable and accessible, thanks to a new coalition of mayors from across New Jersey. Speaking at the New Jersey Conference of Mayors‘ 58th Annual Spring Conference on Thursday in Atlantic City, Gov. Phil Murphy announced 90 charter members who represent urban, […]
Business owners, officials still have questions about Murphy’s proposed liquor license reform
When Mark Ganter planned to open Little Water Distillery more than six years ago, he had a plan in mind. Little Water would be a liquor manufacturer first and then offer a tasting room so people could do tours and sample the product. The latter concept was just a bonus to Ganter, who says the […]
Post-COVID woe: Atlantic City casino earns fell 4.6% in ’22
Three years after the coronavirus pandemic erupted, Atlantic City’s casinos are collectively struggling to get back to where they were before COVID-19 in terms of profitability. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the city’s nine casinos collectively had a gross operating profit of $731.2 million in 2022. That […]
AtlantiCare names interim President and CEO
Former AtlantiCare Board Chair and current Board member Michael Charlton to lead health system during search for permanent CEO AtlantiCare’s Board of Trustees has chosen fellow board member Michael J. Charlton to serve as interim President and CEO of the health system while the Board conducts its search for a candidate to fill the post […]
Cannabis consumption lounges on the way to Atlantic City
New Jersey has grown accustomed to legal marijuana since sales began almost a year ago. The next step appears likely to be public consumption areas, where the business plan is to enhance the cannabis experience. Atlantic City appears to be in a good position to lead the way. Picture low lighting, comfortable chairs, relaxing music […]
Governor’s liquor license plan lacks legislative support, top Dem says
A leading Senate Democrat said Gov. Phil Murphy’s push to expand the availability of liquor licenses for restaurants and bars has won little support from lawmakers, threatening to doom the administration’s efforts to retool the state’s Prohibition-era liquor laws. “I think the governor’s proposal to expand liquor licenses does not have a lot of support […]
Dave & Buster’s and Jay-Z might soon share an Atlantic City connection
Dave & Buster’s, the chain of entertainment-and-dining venues, is preparing to open a new location here. The Atlantic City location will open Oct. 16 at the Tanger Outlets complex, a company representative said Tuesday. It will include “a state-of-the-art D&B Sports Bar with a 40-foot WOW wall of high-definition screens,” said the representtive, Joy Puder. Read […]
Greater Atlantic City Chamber provides Testimony before the Assembly Budget Committee on FY 2024 Budget
Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait’s Testimony at the Assembly Budget Committee on March 29, 2023: Chairwoman Marin and members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today. My name is Michael Chait and I am the president of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber directly represents […]
SCORE NJ Business Grant Application for Women Businesses
SCORE NJ Business Grant Application for Women Businesses Application Deadline Thursday, March 30, 2023 by Noon EST. Introducing the SCORE NJ Business Pitch Program for women-owned businesses including start-ups and existing businesses. The purpose of this program is to award two $4,000 Grants to women-owned businesses or start-ups in New Jersey. The eligibility criteria to […]