Contact:
Erin BiltonSix convention centers located throughout New Jersey have come together to create the New Jersey Convention Center Coalition. Experts from the Atlantic City Convention Center, Cape May Convention Center, Meadowlands Convention Center, NJ Convention Center and Exposition Center, Ocean City Music Pier/Civic Center, and the Wildwood Convention Center have united to share ideas and industry guidelines to ensure that each facility can re-open safely and responsibly.
The vision of the NJCC Coalition is to provide a framework for all six convention center to follow using consistent standards to demonstrate that these venues can safely host conventions, tradeshows, and events. These standards are being developed in collaboration with each venue’s staff, local health departments in each town, and the state-mandated protocols for malls and other high traffic buildings as well as from re-opening guidance from the state of New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Health. The goal upon reopening the convention centers is to commit 100% to the health and safety of our attendees, in addition to the communities in the surrounding areas.
Safely opening the Convention Centers will be the priority of the NJCC Coalition as we move forward through this pandemic and will remain diligent in our efforts to serve our communities.
Specific safety procedures already discussed:
“We are excited to partner with Convention Centers and Event Facilities around the state of New Jersey on a safe, responsible and successful reopening,” said Spectra’s Jim McDonald, General Manager of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. “Our facilities directly impact the economies in the communities in which we serve and support thousands of jobs and union employees throughout the state. We support and provide a positive impact on local businesses and understand the continued operation of our organizations is a major component of their business model.”
“The NJCC Coalition believes that the businesses that rely on conventions should not be forgotten during this pandemic. These shows are essential to so many great vendors and small businesses,” said Nicole Mikic, NJ Convention & Exposition Communications Coordinator. “The NJCC Coalition knows that they can create a framework that can bring back these events safely.”
Contacts:
Atlantic City Convention Center & Jim Whalen Boardwalk Hall:
Erin Bilton
Director of Marketing
Email: [email protected]
609-348-7072
Cape May Convention Center:
Laurie Howey Taylor
Director of Marketing
Email: [email protected]
609-884-9565
Kate O’Connell
Event Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
609-884-9565
Meadowlands Exposition Center:
Frank Dominici
General Manager
Email: [email protected]
201-330-7773 x 311
New Jersey Convention Center and Exposition Center:
Nicole Mikic
Communications Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone 732-417-1400
Ocean City Music Pier/Civic Center:
Michael J. Hartman
Special Events Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
609-399-6111
Wildwoods Convention Center & Tourism Authority:
John A. Lynch
Director of Sales and Entertainment
Email: [email protected]
609-846-2656
Both Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are owned and funded by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Spectra provides both Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality to both Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center.
About Spectra
Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com.
About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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