AC Primetime w/ Mel Taylor. Atlantic City News, Info, Events.

LISTEN to Interview DEC. 11, 2015

EHT Mayor Sonny McCullough was a guest with Mel Taylor on AC Primetime News Radio. Show date DEC 11, 2015.

Topics included Mayor Sonny's recent election victory, how concealed carry weapon licenses could keep Americans safe, a forthcoming Super-Walmart, how Egg Harbor Township was split up over the years and the battle between Longport & EHT over Seaview Harbor.

EHT Mayor McCullough

Listen To The Interview

Listen > Local Real Estate exec Carlo Losco thinks a 'Free Trade Zone' in and around the Atlantic City International Airport would provide great benefit to the Atlantic County economy.

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Losco is stepping up efforts to assist the newly formed Atlantic County Economic Alliance. Losco met recently with The Port Authority of NY & NJ and the South Jersey Transportation Authority. Talks included how many could benefit from a FTZ; a free trade zone.

Mark Callazzo

Local developer and entreprenuer; Mark Callazzo joined the conversation. Mark was our in-studio co-host for the hour on The Mel Taylor Show on WPG Talk Radio 1450.

Mark is owner of The Iron Room and Atlantic City Bottle Company. Callazzo is also a developer / financing guy via Alpha Funding.

Listen below to Mark Callazzo on the Mel Taylor Radio Show. WPG 1450.

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Topics: A new restaurant row in AC? Property valuations. What is 'Re-Development' status, and why is it so important? The need for better marketing. Prudent risk-taking in Atlantic City.

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Miss America 2016

Will the Miss America organization re-sign with Atlantic City? She already inked a new 3 year deal with the ABC-TV network, based on the one million extra viewers this past year. Yeah. The ratings were that good. Now it's time to lock up another 3 years in keeping this historic event here at Boardwalk Hall.

Will the CRDA cough up $3 million? We hope so. We also hope Miss A will use a casino showroom for the preliminary events. No need to burn through so much cash using historic Boardwalk Hall for the sparsely attended, but highly entertaining, pre-lims.

During a recent ASK THE MAYOR show, Harry Hurley of WPG Talk Radio 1450 chatted up Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian. The topic of Miss America came up. Click & listen to a few clips.

Captain Dave

Striped Bass seem to like the 50 degree waters off of Atlantic City and South Jersey.

According to Captain Dave of the Absecon Sportsman Center, he says it's the best striper fishing he's ever seen in the Atlantic City area.

One caveat though, most of the fish are being caught one to two miles off shore. The action in the surf is spotty.

Click to listen. Captain Dave Showell talks about  Striper fishing, quotas, draggers, and other fishy facts....with Mel Taylor on WPG Talk Radio 1450.

Listen to Mel Taylor WPG 1450 Radio Interview:  Atlantic City and Alex Marino welcome a new group of future AC leadership. A small but diverse set of 30 individuals spent one day each month together during 2015. They wanted a deeper look into what makes Atlantic City tick.

The 2015 Lead Atlantic City Tomorrow (LEAD ACT) class officially concludes another year for the leadership-building program with a formal graduation ceremony on Wed., Dec 9 at Dante Hall, 14 North Mississippi Ave. LEAD ACT grads increase their Atlantic City smarts in regards to Public Safety, Education, Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Environment, Health Care & Human Services, History of Atlantic City, Interpersonal Skill Development, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Negotiation, and Team Building.

Alex Marino

Alex Marino helped start and coordinate the popular program. He was awarded the first-ever CRDA Spirit of Leadership Award for his work.

Listen below to Alex Marino on the Mel Taylor Show, WPG Talk Radio 1450 from NOV. 4, 2015

Local developer &  Iron Room owner; Mark Collazzo, joins the conversation.

LEAD ACT Graduation Ceremony at Dante Hall in Atlantic City

LEAD ACT, a partnership between the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) and Stockton University. Through seminars, guest speakers, case studies, and topical readings, individuals are presented issues that affect the general well-being of the City, and recognize the need for better collaborations and enhanced partnerships.

The festivities start at 5:30 pm with a reception followed by the program at 6 pm. Many local dignitaries and community leaders will be there. The keynote speaker for the evening will be Chris Paladino, President of ACDevco; AC Development Corporation.

* Howard Kyle, CRDA board member / chief of staff to Atlantic County executive

* Donald A. Guardian, mayor, City of Atlantic City

* John Palmieri, executive director, CRDA

* Dr. Harvey Kesselman, president, Stockton University

* Mark Giannantonio, president/CEO, Resorts Casino Hotel

* Alex Marino, assistant to provost for Atlantic City, Stockton University

* Kaleem Shabazz, third ward councilman-elect, City of Atlantic City

* Ali Reynolds, retired director of community development partnerships, CRDA

Congrats to LEAD ACT 2015 graduates: Frank Becktel, Dawn Belamarich Berry, Brittney S. Blakeney, Ytit Chauhan, Stephanie Clineman, Donna J. Danielson, Stephenine S. Dixon, Danielle Epps, Christopher Filiciello, Eliana Garzon, Milton W. Glenn III, Zakir Hossain, Brian Ireland, James Malamut, Amanda McGowan, Mihaela M. Mihneva, Oriana C. Mondragon, Jameka Moore, Francine A. Palumbo, Michael Rock, Gregory Seher, Sterling Spence, Vladana Z. Stankovic, Vladislav Stankovic, Eddie G. Tate III, Paul P. Tonacci, Tracey Lynn Triniwell, Herbert S. Ushewokunze VII, and Thelma A. Witherspoon.

Want to attend the ceremony?

Contact Dawn Hinton Davis by 5p, Dec 7. [email protected]

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Max Slusher of the ACIA

In an effort to stimulate economic growth and development, Atlantic County and the City of Atlantic City are offering two loan programs for businesses in Atlantic City and portions of the county to promote job creation, revitalize communities and increase the ratable base. Funding for the loans that are administered by the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 108 program which allows communities to leverage their Community Development Block Grant funds into federally guaranteed loans for economic revitalization.

“We’re very pleased to offer these programs for the purpose of growing our local businesses and generating jobs for our residents,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “As our current lead economic development agency, the ACIA has taken the initiative to pursue and successfully acquire the use of $6 million in federally-guaranteed funding.”

The 108 Loan Program can provide for-profit businesses with loans up to 40 percent of the project cost at a maximum of $400,000 with repayment terms of 10-20 years. One job must be created for every $35,000 spent. A non-refundable $200 application fee is required.

LISTEN HERE > MAX SLUSHER OF ACIA ON MEL TAYLOR RADIO SHOW

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The Micro Loan Program offers loans between $1,000 and $35,000 to start up businesses that meet the HUD criteria of low to moderate income. Preference is given to borrowers with at least six months to one year experience. Fifty-one percent of an applicant’s new hires should be of low to moderate income and should preferably live within Atlantic County. A non-refundable $100 administrative fee is required at time of loan processing.

Both loan programs are available to businesses located in municipalities that participate in the Community Development Block Grant as well as Atlantic City.

For more info visit:Atlantic County Improvement Authority

or call Max Slusher, ACIA Economic Development Director, (609) 343-2157.

Johnny Ex from Ducktown Tavern. Mel Taylor Show. WPG Talk Radio 1450. Nov. 13, 2015. Listen Below >

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LISTEN ON-DEMAND > Joe Kelly is the President of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber. Kelly was a guest on the 'BizBUZZ' segment of Mel Taylor's WPG 1450 Talk Radio show. Coach Mindy joins the conversation with Mr. Kelly that includes topics such as:

* Recap of Greater Atlantic City Chamber Networking Mixer at Ducktown Tavern. Johnny Ex in the studio.

* How the Atlantic City Airshow attracts money to region

* Advocacy for both current and new business in Atlantic City and Atlantic County

* How the updated www.ACchamber.com website helps regional business

* Drones in Ocean City, Aviation opportunities to boost economy

* Benefits of meeting with a small business mentor

* County Executive; Denny Levinson & the PILOT bill conditional veto

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Click to Listen. Mel Taylor Show. WPG 1450. >  A push to ban plastic bags? A 10 cent surcharge or so-called symbolic penalty fee could be charged for using single use plastic bags if Longport commissioners and residents give the thumbs up during a monumental ordinance 2nd reading and vote on Nov. 20.

Mayor Nick Russo started his NJ public service career in law enforcement. Russo was one of the first investigators for NJ that worked on environmental crime. ‘The real victims haven’t been born yet’ says Russo. Indeed, plastic bags could be a thing of the past in Longport, NJ. Beth Kwart from Surfrider.org is also on the show, so is Monica Coffey of Sustainable Margate.

OTHER TOPICS:

* Bike & Pedestrian Project Voice your thoughts: Ventnor-Margate.com

* Russo’s view on the safety benefit of sand dunes, especially along his shores of Longport, NJ.

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Max Slusher & Coach Mindy on WPG Talk Radio 1450

It's not easy being Max Slusher.  He's the director of Economic Development at the Atlantic County Improvement Authority. Growing jobs is a top priority for Slusher. Click and listen to Max as he hangs out on The Mel Taylor Show on WPG Talk Radio 1450.

Show Date: Oct 30, 2015.

Max Slusher talks about:

* Reversing South Jersey Educational 'Brain Drain'

* Low-Hanging Fruit: Aviation Opportunities

* Angelo Angelou Report

* Boosting Local Entrepreneurship

* Seeing Coach Mindy everywhere.

* Future of Atlantic City, Atlantic County & South Jersey

* His love of Queen, Pink Floyd & Barry Manilow

* Bart Blatstein's potential as an underwear model

Click to Listen. MAX SLUSHER interview with Mel Taylor & WPG Talk Radio 1450

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