Ignite and Empower Your Team with Verbal Feedback
Verbal feedback empowers and encourages employees, creating an atmosphere where they feel valued. Praise achievements to show appreciation and highlight the effort and outcome of a job well done. Be specific in your words. Appreciate the individual beyond their performance. Focus on their traits, talents, and leadership qualities. Use words to speak to someone’s future; […]
NJEDA awards $3M in ART grants in AC, Newark
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced the first tranche of recipients through its Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (ART) Program – a $10 million pilot program aimed at increasing foot traffic and catalytic development in Atlantic City and Newark as they navigate the negative economic impacts from the pandemic. Read more from NJ Biz.
Guardian bill improving transportation from Atlantic City airport to tourism district passes committee
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber recently penned a letter of support to Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson regarding Bill A3936/S1110. We are excited to see that this bill has been passed. Assemblyman Don Guardian’s bill (A3936) allowing the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to enter into contracts with state transportation agencies to fund improved access from the […]
NJEDA Board Approves Creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. The $19,650,000 pilot program will utilize American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to fund capital projects in Atlantic City, ensuring that local neighborhoods are directly supported. Read more from the NJEDA.
NJ Casino Control Commission recognizes Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation
Beginning in 1997, the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation has been educating and exposing Atlantic City’s youth to the art form of Jazz. It provides tuition-free music and voice lessons year-round 2 and hosts a free, weekly Jazz concert series every summer, showcasing some of the biggest names in American Jazz, right on the Boardwalk […]
Hawk Strategies, NJT & the NY JETS Host the 10th Annual JETS Dream Express for Children with Autism
The NY JETS Dream Express is a transportation and football experience for children with autism and their family members. NJ TRANSIT provides the guests with a police escort in a reserved train car to and from the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station to the Meadowlands. Once they arrive at MetLife Stadium, the NY JETS provide […]
700 people turn out for Dave & Buster’s Atlantic City preview
Last Thursday’s sold-out preview was open to the public, and about 700 showed up; those interested in attending had to RSVP on a website. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.
ECGC will Examine Competitive Gaming Environment in Eastern US
The 27th ECGC, taking place April 17-18 2024 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, will include keynote addresses from 11 major industry CEOs. Additional speakers include a wide range of leading regulators, suppliers, investors and other experts who will address a broad array of topics that are central to the future […]
Ready for NJ’s close-up: The Garden State must continue to welcome the film industry
This is good news for New Jersey because when productions film in our state, it creates good-paying jobs, supports small businesses and strengthens our economy. Since Gov. Phil Murphy took office in 2018, New Jersey’s film industry has exploded. With the help of the Film & Digital Media Tax Credit, which Murphy enacted in his […]
Access Capital for Clean Energy Projects
Property owners, non-profit organizations and other eligible entities interested in supporting the State’s clean energy transition with sites, projects, or assets can respond to a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) in the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF). The NJGF will identify respondents interested in accessing at least $5 million in capital to advance clean energy […]