NJEDA Board Awards Over $25M in Grants to Support Real Estate Projects in Atlantic City & Newark
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $25.1 million in Real Estate Rehabilitation and Development Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) Program, to support projects that will help revitalize Atlantic City and Newark, two of New Jersey’s largest cities, which were particularly hard hit by a downturn in economic activity due […]
Offshore Powerboat Racing Returns to Atlantic City June 2024 With High-Octane Thrills & Fierce World-Class Competition
The Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA), a powerhouse in the world of offshore powerboat racing, is making a triumphant return to Atlantic City, New Jersey. This summer the Atlantic City Grand Prix will set hearts pounding and spectators on the edge of their seats. In an electrifying partnership with Visit Atlantic City and the resort casinos, the Offshore Powerboat […]
Atlantic City Library celebrates Black History Month
Those who visit the Main Library – located at 1 North Tennessee Ave. – this month will see some new additions in celebration of Black History Month. The exterior of the building features a new Black History Month banner, measuring 10 feet wide by 22.5 feet high. The banner highlights three prominent African Americans in […]
NJEDA Program Helps to Draw Investment Interest Into Innovative NJ Startups
The NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides investors with a one-year guarantee of up to 80 percent on a convertible note or bridge loan to a qualifying company. Multiple notes or loans to a qualified company can receive guarantees up to a maximum of $400,000 per company. To qualify for the program, a company must have […]
Visit AC: 2023 visits, events add up to $309M for Atlantic City
Funded by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), Visit Atlantic City was formed as a public-private partnership to create economic development through events such as conventions, sporting events, production, tourism and more. The organization focuses on three main areas: sales, marketing and services. Read more from NJ Biz.
Unlocking Productivity: The Case for a Four-Day Work Week
The four day work week is a trend that supports that productivity and revenue are possible with a shorter work week Small businesses may experience greater impact because they can integrate changes more swiftly Staff creativity and innovation flourish under reduced hours, improving talent retention and workplace satisfaction Experts believe this innovative approach has the […]
NY Casinos Will Hurt Atlantic City, So Why Is No One Talking About It?
It is somewhat odd that there has been very little public chatter about the impact New York City-area casinos will have on Atlantic City and the New Jersey gambling market. New York is in the process of awarding three gaming licenses to multibillion-dollar projects, all of which are located in an area that will directly compete with and pull market […]
VISIT ATLANTIC CITY CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AND PROMOTES 2024 MEANINGFUL MEETINGS 2.0 MESSAGING
Visit Atlantic City hosted its annual meeting alongside destination partners and celebrated a successful year driving visitation to the destination through key meetings and events. Throughout 2023, Visit Atlantic City hosted 206 events, resulting in 556,981 event attendees, 290,147 room nights booked and a total economic impact of $308,995,103. For every $1 invested in Luxury Tax […]
Atlantic City Boat Show fundraiser to benefit food bank: Hometown briefs
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch, and Let Us Eat — Please Inc. will host the Captain’s Table Reception at the Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show on Feb 29. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.
Barbara A. Romano Promoted to First Woman CIO at SJI
SJI announced today that Barbara A. Romano has been promoted to chief information officer, replacing Leonard Brinson Jr., who is retiring at the end of the month. Read more from SJI.