CRDA Appoints First Black Chairman

ATLANTIC CITY (June 25, 2021) – Modia Butler has made history by becoming the first African American to be appointed board chairman of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.

Modia Butler Named CRDA Board Chairman

CRDA Casino Reinvestment Development Authority

~ First African American Board Chairman in CRDA history ~ ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 24, 2021) – Modia Butler has been named Chairman of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board as announced by Governor Phil Murphy.

Atlantic City COVID-19 Vaccine Mega Site Wraps Up Operations at Convention Center

ATLANTIC CITY (June 19, 2021) – Twelve-year-old Kaitlyn Moliver was so eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine that she had been asking her mom to make her an appointment even before people her age were eligible.

CRDA To Contribute a $398,400 Grant to Support ‘Leaders in Training’ Program

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 15, 2021) – At its monthly Board Meeting today, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board of Directors approved a fund reservation for a $398,400 grant to fund the Leaders in Training (LIT) eight-week program during the summer of 2021.

A Car Expo Welcomes Public Back Inside Atlantic City Convention Center

ATLANTIC CITY (June 14, 202) – The producers behind “The Fast and the Furious” movies know who their films appeal to based on attendance at the ImportExpo on Sunday inside the Atlantic City Convention Center.

Ribbon Cutting Signals Return of Conventions in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY (June 11, 2021) – For city officials, Friday marked a major step in the city’s efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Officials Working on Transition Plan for Atlantic City Vaccine Mega Site

ATLANTIC CITY (May 27, 2021) – As the Atlantic City Convention Center prepares to reopen at 100% capacity, state health officials are working to wind down the vaccine mega site that’s been operating at the location since January.

CRDA Board Authorizes $1.5M for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 18, 2021) – At its monthly Board Meeting today, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board of Directors authorized a fund reservation in an amount not to exceed $1.5M to continue to build on safety initiatives in the Tourism District.

CRDA Renews Contracts for Class II Community Police Officers, Announces Movement on ShopRite

ATLANTIC CITY (May 18, 2021) – The city’s efforts to bring a quality supermarket back to the resort are advancing after the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority issued a memorandum of understanding to the developer and operator of the proposed ShopRite.

$4.7M Tourism District Restroom Renovations Completed

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 12, 2021) – A $4.7M Tourism District Restroom renovation project, which commenced in October, 2020, is now completed and will be open to the public beginning Friday, May 14, 2021, announced the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).

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