Affinity Federal Credit Union calculated a 16.6% increase in spending for folks at their favorite Garden State beach destinations this year. But the financial team did also offer some budget-friendly tips.
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Food & Hospitality
Atlantic City bets big on development
Despite challenges facing Atlantic City casinos, the focus locally remains on attracting more visitors while building on spring's momentum with new projects generating buzz.
Read More »Budd Lake ingredients manufacturer merges with Eurogerm USA
KB Ingredients' production and packaging plant will increase the combined company's North American capacity.
Read More »May figures show continued recovery, but challenges for AC casinos
“Inflation may be beginning to impact in-person gaming revenues," said Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT) at Stockton University, noting that brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue totals, which had been expected to improve over last month, effectively stayed flat at $233 million.
Read More »Amazon Fresh to open second NJ location in Eatontown
The state's first Amazon Fresh store will soon open in Paramus.
Read More »Metuchen announces major downtown restaurant project
MexiModo: Modern Cocina & Bar, the new concept from the owners of Le Malt Lounge in Colonia and Le Malte Royale in Red Bank, will offer indoor, outdoor and bar seating, a lounge, and the largest selection of tequila in New Jersey with a to-go window on the Plaza of The Shops at Woodmont Metro.
Read More »It’s official: New Jersey and New York selected as 2026 World Cup Host City
“Was that good news or what?” Gov. Phil Murphy enthused after FIFA made it official. The tournament is the largest sporting event in the world and brings not only a projected economic impact of up to $500 million, but the opportunity to showcase the region.
Read More »Oliver to headline ‘JuneTee’ event in West Orange
The festival will also feature additional speakers, performances, panel discussions and interactive breakouts to celebrate leaders and economic empowerment in the largest Black constituency in New Jersey.
Read More »Reckitt receives FDA approval for more baby formula shipments
The Mead Johnson subsidiary of the Parisippany-based manufacturer can now import the equivalent of 66 million 8-ounce servings of base powder from its Singapore facility between now and November.
Read More »Mission 50’s latest ‘Coffee Talk’ engages Local Wisdom CEO
Pinaki Kathiari to offer problem-solving exercises, insights and inspiration for business owners and entrepreneurs during this free event being held June 16 in Hoboken.
Read More »Borgata gets a new steakhouse
B Prime’s featured menu items will include a collection of the best steak cuts available, sourced from cattle farms as close as within New Jersey and from as far away as Japan.
Read More »New Jersey – & New York – hopeful about World Cup decision
The neighboring states are looking to score as FIFA prepares to announce Thursday whether it accepted a joint bid from the partners to be a 2026 Host City for the tournament.
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