A medical marijuana dispensary and farm could could take over the buildings and lots used by Calvi Electric in the center of Atlantic City’s Tourism District, according to a plan filed with the tourism district planning authority this week.
Another Development In Wings For Atlantic City’s Tennessee Ave Beach Block
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An Atlantic City beach block between St James Place and Tennessee Avenue should see a third development begin this summer from long-time city businessmen Abraham and Robert Schiff.
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Atlantic City Council Votes Yes For Expanded Outdoor Drinking
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Atlantic City Council on Wednesday night voted in favor of allowing open containers in certain parts of the city’s Tourism District. The city by itself has no power to permit local bars and restaurants sell take-out drinks. But the council’s move was an important step to show the state that the city wants the law changed, officials in favor of the legislation said.
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The PolerCoaster Is Behind Schedule
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This time last year, everyone was abuzz with the next hot thing to save Atlantic City: a massive, vertical, Boardwalk-fronting amusement-park ride known as the PolerCoaster.
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Greens & Grains Co-Owner Offers Tips To Local Entrepreneurs
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“Even above opening five places in two years, the fact that there’s even one successful vegan restaurant in South Jersey – that’s huge.” Read more from Greens & Grains founder and LAN Restaurant Group co-owner Nicole Jacoby Psounos.
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Caesars, Bally’s And Harrah’s Already Expect To Be Hard Rock Losers
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Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Caesars, Bally’s and Harrah’s casinos in Atlantic City, is already expecting to lose customers when the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opens next year.
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Will Resorts Have Better Prospects For AC Job Seekers?
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Steak house Gallagher’s and its neighboring burger bar in Resorts could see a boost when Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opens because that property does not have enough restaurant space, according to the owner of Gallagher’s.
More about: Business, Ark Restaurants, Atlantic City, hard rock cafe, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ocean Resort Casino, Taj Mahal, White House Sub Shop
Revel Alert: More Documents Filed
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Denver-based developer Bruce Deifik took two more steps toward buying the former Revel casino last month. Deifik registered a new company as a “casino hotel resort” in New Jersey and, through that new company, agreed to a mortgage on the former Revel property with the investment bank JPMorgan Chase.
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Talking Tipping, Minimum Wages, Hospitality Fees and Atlantic City
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Amid regulatory changes and a plan to hike the minimum wage, could the Atlantic City restaurant experience be about to change?
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More about: Business, Rebuilding Atlantic City, Cardinal Bistro, Christian Correa, fair wages, hospitality included, Michael Brennan, Michael Fagan
Jingoli Energy Co Gets Contract For Atlantic City Study
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DCO Energy, a company controlled by the Jingoli family, won a six-month contract to report on the feasibility of establishing a “microgrid” to support Atlantic City facilities in the event of a regional electrical grid failure.
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Little Water Distillery In Conversation With Route 40 – Podcast
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At the end of October we sat down with Mark Ganter of Little Water Distillery for a live interview. It was the second episode in our Business Bootcamp series, which showcases the stories of local business owners and provides networking opportunities for entrepreneurs in the South Jersey area. In this recording of the event, you’ll hear Ganter talk about the challenges that Little Water Distillery faced in finding their Atlantic City location, bringing their first products to market and balancing their need to follow their business plan with their interest in supporting community events. Ganter also has a lot of useful tips for others looking to start a business in the area, particularly when it comes to analyzing local loan and grant opportunities. Route 40 is grateful to Jake Perskie of Fox Rothschild for sponsoring the event.
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