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Ventnor Mayor Bagnell

LISTEN > Ventnor Mayor Mike Bagnell wants bigger & better sand dunes to protect his town's boardwalk. Bagnell shared his thoughts with Mel Taylor on WPG Talk Radio 1450 recently.

Next door in Margate, dunes are not wanted. NJ Governor Christie is not so happy with Margate. On the other side of Margate in Longport, they are desperate for the dune project as damage from Hurricane Sandy hit extra hard along that part of the South Jersey shore.

We're not sure if Mayor 'Bags' was kidding, but he seemed pretty darn serious about suing Margate for damages if Ventnor was damaged due to Margate's refusal to let sand dunes be built along their shore line.

Click to listen: Ventnor Mayor Bagnell Talks Dunes on WPG Talk Radio 1450 >

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Dune Battle. Ventnor vs. Margate. Mel Taylor talks w/ Ventnor Mayor Mike Bagnell

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Gary Hill is on a short list of private citizens that continue to have a major impact on the Atlantic City region. Gary was a guest on the Mel Taylor Show on WPG Talk Radio 1450 on Friday, December 11, 2015. Click to listen on demand.

Along with John Shultz; his husband & business partner of 30+ years, Gary has been tireless in his efforts to bring about greater awareness of issues like civil unions, same sex marriage and the South Jersey AIDS Alliance.

Gary and John also lead and manage the MBCA; Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association, as well as the amazing Miss America Pageant drag spoof: Miss’d America.

Gary Hill is one of the most INFLUENTIAL…and nicest guys in AC….. listen to GARY HILL from the Schultz-Hill Foundation…. on WPG Talk Radio 1450.

Some topics discussed:

South Jersey AIDS Alliance

MBCA

Miss’d America

Shultz-Hill Foundation

Studio Six & Club Tru

Civil Unions and Gay Marriage

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LISTEN to Interview DEC. 11, 2015

EHT Mayor Sonny McCullough was a guest with Mel Taylor on WPG Talk Radio 1450. Show date DEC 11, 2015.

Topics included his recent election victory, how concealed carry weapon liscenses 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

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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.

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.

Learn more about Alpha Funding Solutions

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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.

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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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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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