Boost Your Productivity with These Practical Habits
SUMMARY Batching tasks allows you to group similar tasks together and focus on them for a specific period of time, improving concentration and allowing you to monotask rather than multitask. “Eating the frog” is a productivity hack that prioritizes the most difficult task first, leading to feelings of accomplishment that can carry over into the […]
New Jersey governor says state can’t handle NYC migrants
Gov. Phil Murphy suggested Thursday that New Jersey does not have the resources to take an influx of migrants from New York City at the direction of the Biden administration. Read more from Politico.
Member Spotlight: DonutNV
Food trucks are a fun and casual way to enjoy different foods, but when a colorful trailer promising hot mini donuts and fresh-squeezed lemonade pulls up, it is time to make room for dessert. Chip and Ruth Berdinis of Egg Harbor Township have been taking their DonutNV trailer to events since spring and said they are enjoying smiles and […]
Biden Offers Airports in Atlantic City, on Canadian Border to House NYC Migrants
The Biden administration has some suggestions for where New York City can house some of the 60,000 asylum seekers who recently arrived: a remote facility closer to Montreal than Manhattan, a tax office on Long Island and Atlantic City International Airport. Read more from Bloomberg.
FEMA Announces over $32 million for Resiliency Projects in Atlantic & Cape May County Communities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the selection of 149 applications totaling nearly $642.5 million in available grant funding for fiscal year 2022. A total of 25 New Jersey projects were selected for a value of $46.2 million with 10 of these projects in Atlantic & Cape May Counties totaling $32 million. The […]
Jerry Compere to help students develop musical talent as artist-in-residence at Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
Students ages 13-18 will be working with film composer, concert pianist, and professional musician Jerry Compere as the very first artist in residence for Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. Classes in music composition, production, singing, and more will start the week of Sept. 11. The Boys & Girls Club is seeking donations to […]
Fox Rothschild Expands Automotive Practice With Addition of Aboyoun Dobbs
As the automotive industry revs back up to pre-pandemic levels, Fox Rothschild LLP welcomed New Jersey-based automotive boutique Aboyoun Dobbs LLC to the firm. Read more from New Jersey Business Magazine.
Attention CEOs: Workplace Culture is Your Biggest Asset
SUMMARY CEOs agree that workplace culture is their most powerful asset, yet it ranks low on their list of priorities. According to research, a great culture affects reputation, hiring and employee retention. Mark Miller suggests leaders start by making space for hopes and dreams, amplifying vision and values often, and adapting the aspiration as needed. […]
NJEDA Construction Inflation Fund
The Construction Inflation Fund is a pilot program established to provide grants for real estate development projects that have experienced increased construction costs and project funding gaps resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more from the NJEDA.
Stockton Group to Explore University’s Continued Growth in Atlantic City
Stockton University has officially begun efforts to study options that would enhance its impact in Atlantic City. Strong demand for student housing in Atlantic City led to Stockton formally opening the Phase II residential complex across from O’Donnell Memorial Park in May. More than 900 Stockton students will live at the university’s two Atlantic City […]