$15 million recreation center part of Bader Field deal
Mayor Marty Small Sr. signed a memorandum of understanding with DEEM Enterprises to create a $3 billion housing and retail development on Bader Field, with a 2.4-mile auto racetrack for residents’ use, during an event Thursday morning at the former airport site. Small called it an “historic day” for the city, and one he and […]
NJEDA Active Programs
The NJEDA offers a broad portfolio of economic development tools such as: jobs-based tax credits, real estate and development tax credits, community development programs, main street technical assistance, innovation economy programs, clean energy programs, and low-interest business financing (including bonds, loan participations, loan guarantees and variable/fixed-rate loans). Learn more about these programs a https://www.njeda.com/activeprograms/.
Attorney Michael C. Donio Joins Nehmad Davis & Goldstein
Nehmad Davis & Goldstein is pleased to announce that attorney Michael C. Donio has joined the firm, where he will continue to focus on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, land use and appellate litigation. Before joining Nehmad Davis & Goldstein, Mike previously worked in the commercial litigation department of a regional South Jersey law firm, […]
Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic city offering rowing, swimming lessons this summer
The Boys & Girls Club is launching a free rowing program this summer to expose young athletes to the sport. The program will revolve around swimming and rowing skills, the club said in a news release on Monday. “We live on an island and are surrounded by recreational aquatic activities,” said Club Chief Strategy Officer […]
Atlantic County introduces budget with 2.2-cent drop in tax rate
Atlantic County commissioners Tuesday afternoon introduced the administration’s $256 million 2023 county budget, which includes a 2.2-cent decrease in the general purpose tax rate in spite of inflation. The need to increase salaries for some of the county’s public works employees and others remained a topic Tuesday. Several county union employees, many of them Teamsters […]
Additional Atlantic City weed businesses get CRDA OK
More weed stores could be on the way, with approval of three new land use applications for retail cannabis sites approved by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority on Tuesday. So far, there are two cannabis sales locations in the city, or at least two legal ones, both serving those with medical marijuana cards. But there […]
Recap: Women’s Leadership Panel
On Thursday, March 8, 2023 the Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosting an inspiring panel discussion with women leaders working in different fields. Their candid discussion on the value of mentorship, standing out, confidence, worklife balance and so much more provided the attendees with guidance and support. The incredible panelists are as follows: Moderator: Joanna Gagis, […]
Lawmakers unveil bill to revamp Prohibition-era liquor license rules
A long-awaited bill that would phase out New Jersey’s Prohibition-era liquor license limits over the next six years includes far laxer rules for breweries and wineries, provisions that would allow towns to reclaim inactive licenses, and relatively paltry tax credits for existing license holders. Lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy have sought to increase the availability […]
Opinion: Reduce New Jersey’s corporate business tax and its ‘invisible tax’ for businesses to thrive
It is a fact that starting and running a business in New Jersey is getting harder and harder. Fewer businesses are moving into New Jersey, and perhaps even more disconcerting, we are starting to lose businesses to other states. We can no longer take a position of complacency toward this situation. These companies are employers, […]
St. Patrick’s Parade Returns To Atlantic City After Three-Year Hiatus
It seems St. Patrick’s Day 2023 is bringing good luck for anyone who visits Atlantic City. The luck comes in the form of a St. Patrick’s Day parade with bagpipers on the Boardwalk, special events and giveaways, music, green drinks and Irish food at Atlantic City casinos March 10 through March 18. It’s no blarney, […]