Developer Bart Blatstein pitches $3 billion development project at Bader Field
Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, proposed a plan to redevelop the city-owned Bader Field with market rate rental housing during a press conference on Monday. The $3 billion plan calls for building 10,000 units of rental homes aimed at mid-market, and 400,000 square feet of retail and […]
Press of Atlantic City, Stockton partner to launch journalism lab
The Press of Atlantic City and Stockton University are teaming up on a new journalism lab aimed at developing the next generation of reporters. The Community Reporting Innovation Lab features two rooms in the John F. Scarpa Academic Center in Atlantic City that will be used for meeting and workspace. “Communities everywhere need […]
NJEDA Funding Opportunities
The NJEDA is offering several funding opportunities that can benefit the businesses in the NRTC neighborhoods of Atlantic City. Please see the programs below and click the individual links for more in-depth information. Direct Loans – Direct Loans – NJEDA– offers loans when conventional financing is not available. Loans up to $2mil on fixed assets and $750K […]
Local leaders meet as tax bills rise, costs grow
The municipal officials dealing with efforts to control New Jersey’s record-high property taxes are meeting in Atlantic City this week to discuss pressing issues like inflation and the rising costs of benefits for public workers. The annual conference organized by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities comes as the average New Jersey property-tax bill […]
Spotlight On: Tim Kroll, Airport Director, Atlantic City International Airport
The Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) conducts commercial and general aviation operations, offering air travel to support commerce, tourism and the general public. In an interview with Invest:, Airport Director Tim Kroll discussed events impacting the airport, partnerships, upcoming projects, air cargo, the effects of the economic shifts on the aviation industry and the key priorities […]
NJ to push for public backing on climate action with new regulations
Instead of setting strict new limits on property development, environmental officials are aiming to win public support for action on climate change with updated regulations on mitigation and adaptation next year, a top officer from the Department of Environmental Protection said. Deputy Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the department is gathering input from stakeholders including business […]
AC restaurateur kicking off year-long celebration of NJ wineries
An Atlantic City restaurateur is teaming up with the Garden State Wine Growers Association to host a year-long celebration of New Jersey’s top wines. Starting in November, four Tennessee Avenue restaurants (Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, Cuzzie’s Pizzeria, Bar 32 and Rhythm & Spirits) owned by Mark Callazzo will showcase a different winery each month. When the promotion kicks off […]
Caesars welcomes Nobu to its stellar fine dining roster
If it seems like Caesars Atlantic City is on a roll lately, that’s because they are. With barely a moment’s time to catch their collective breath after the opening of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant earlier this fall, Caesars has doubled down, delivering a culinary one-two punch with Nobu – another world-renowned restaurant that has […]
Ideal Institute of Technology Partners with the City to Present AC’s Newest Food Truck
As its next social enterprise, Ideal Institute of Technology, a career college in Atlantic County, is bringing a new food truck to town in collaboration with Atlantic City Youth Services Division. WE ARE AC FOOD TRUCK is launched Friday, Oct. 28 at The Walk in Atlantic City, with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m., and is the first of its kind, managed and […]
This Thursday- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Listening Session: RUS & RBCS
USDA Seeks Public Input on Ways to Make Funds Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Clean Energy for People in Rural America. USDA is hosting a listening session on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time for rural communities, rural small businesses, and agricultural producers including renewable energy generation providers, distribution […]