From the Mayor’s Office

Workshop Series on Business Development

In another effort to support the small business community, Mayor Fulop announced a new workshop series that will help with the development of small businesses. The courses will be bi-monthly and FREE! Better yet, these workshops will focus on things like social media, city ordinances, and payroll management.

Below are upcoming workshops:

• Jan 15th: Social Media 101 with ChicpeaJC
• Jan 27th: Using Yelp to Reach More Customers with YelpNJ representative Sara Mutnick
• Feb TBD: Property Maintenance with Brooke Hansson and the DPW
• Feb TBD: Learning the Secrets to Longevity From Long-time Local Businesses
• March 8th: Building a Better Website with Luca Cusolito
• March TBD: Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses with the JCEDC

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-101-how-to-tell-your-story-and-attract-new-business-wchicpeajc-tickets-20107374699

Mayor Fulop to go On The Record and Power and Politics

This weekend, Mayor Fulop will be going on two of the top New Jersey political shows to speak about the upcoming decision for an amendment to expand gaming beyond Atlantic City to North Jersey.

• On The Recordwith Michael Aron airs on NJTV on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. & Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
• Power & Politicsairs on News12 New Jersey on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.

 

Greenville Renaissance to Adopt Redevelopment Plan

The southern end of the city will be undergoing a redevelopment plan for Ocean Avenue South. The plan will allow for a “greater density around transit, implement zoning for new, mixed-use residential development, and to rebuild Ocean Avenue as a thriving commercial district.” This district has 21 acres and 115 individuals lots that include one- and two-family homes, senior housing, places of worship, and low-rise apartments.

 

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Around Town

Petition Calls for Mayor Fulop to Reject Casino

Aaron Morrill of Jersey City recently began an online petition on Change.org to stop the plans for a 90-story casino to be built next to Liberty State Park. The petition currently has 256 signatures and is seeking to reach a total of 500.

 

Liberty State Park Call for Help

Governor Chris Christi has recently released a proposal to lease public parkland to private developers. What does that mean for Liberty State Park? Large-scale commercial buildings and the possible removal of huge portions of the Liberty State Park landscape. For more information please visit SaveLSP! #SaveLSP

 

“Cash Mobs” for Ribbon Cuttings

As a new strategy to bring business to grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies, the city has introduced “Cash Mobs.” The role that “Cash Mobs” will play a similar role to that of Flash Mobs where a group of people will be summoned to gather at a designated location at a specific time. The use of Cash Mobs will help with the promotion of businesses and their events.

 

Girls on the Rise

Girls on the Rise Mentoring Program had their official launch with creator Makeeba Greene. Girls on the Rise and will offer entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, academic, life skills, field trips & more to young women. Girls On the Rise services young women from the age of 9 – 25 and will help connect them to other positive young women who are doing incredible things within their community. The program will run from January 2016 through April 2016.

For more information please check out their website, Instagram, and Facebook.

 

Nimbus Dance Works Starts New Program

Nimbus Dance Works announces their new program Nimbus Junior Youth Ensemble for aspiring dance students. This performance ensemble is for youth ages 8-12 and students will work closely with professional choreographers and develop tight bonds with a core group of motivated peers. For more information please contact the Nimbus office at (201) 377-0718 or school@nimbusdanceworks.org. Classes begin on January 25^th and rehearsals start on February 26^th.

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For Seniors

Senior Groups Planning Events

Senior groups throughout Jersey City are planning to take trips to Atlantic City.

Trips to Atlantic City:

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel –

• 23^rd The club is planning a trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City.

For more information, please call 201-435-7080.

Young At Heart Seniors –

Trips to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City for $30

• 27^th, Feb. 24^th, March 30^th, April 27^th, and May 25^th

For more information, please call Nona, 201-339-0104.

OLM Seniors

• May 23^rd OLM Seniors is planning a trip to Atlantic City (Resorts Casino).

For more information, please call (201) 823-1552.

 

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Events

Snow Ball 2016 at Art House Productions

Are you ready for Snow Ball? Get your tuxes pressed and your dresses customized because Snow Ball 2016 is one week away! For those of you that don’t know, Snow Ball is a gala to benefit Art House’s (one of Jersey City’s amazing) Nonprofit Performing and Visual Arts Programs. The event is a black tie creative that will feature light fare, live music, and  silent auction. Have a dress you want to take for another spin? Then click here for more information and tickets!

And read last year’s recap! http://www.chicpeajc.com/fun/events-parties/art-house-productions-snow-ball-2015/

Many fun events are also happening this weekend! Check out our event calendar for more information! http://www.chicpeajc.com/events/