Revitalizing Atlantic City with OPM (Other People’s Money)

201 South New York Avenue,Atlantic City NJ 08401

25 April, 2023

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Revitalizing Atlantic City with OPM (Other People’s Money)Free ParkingJoin us this April as we spring into strategies to use OPM (Other People’s Money) to revitalize Atlantic City. Jim Rutala, President of Rutala Associates, will bring his insight and experience to Public Relations Council of Greater Atlantic City. Jim will discuss efforts to improve the infrastructure, public safety, cleanliness, and the quality of life in Atlantic City using a myriad of funding sources. For many of you, Jim is best known as a grant’s writer. Most recently, Atlantic City and Cape May City have been awarded federal infrastructure grants for traffic improvements including sidewalks and crosswalks. Jim will discuss the creation of the AC Community Fund, as a founding member and one of its Executive Committee members, and the grants it provides to non-profits in Atlantic City. Some of these non-profits include Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City Ballet, and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Jim will also discuss how encouraged regional banks as well as local businesses have provided funding directly to the AC neighborhood community development corporations. Lastly, Rutala will discuss concierge services aimed at fast tracking development and overcoming obstacles as Atlantic City proceeds to grow and experience its upcoming renaissance. This luncheon meeting will be held at the perfect location for the topics to be discussed. In the heart of the ever-growing Orange Loop, the luncheon will be held at the new Cardinal Restaurant. About Our Speaker: Mr. Rutala is the President of Rutala Associates a multifaceted consulting firm that provides planning, energy, economic development, and management services. He has a very comprehensive knowledge of strategic planning, project execution, and finance. Having spent his entire career in the Atlantic City area, Mr. Rutala has developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and the business community. Mr. Rutala has a master’s degree in city and regional planning from The Ohio State University, a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers University, and is a graduate of Seton Hall University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and holds a New Jersey Professional Planners License. He was appointed by Governor Murphy to serve as Chair of the Commission on Capital Budgeting & Planning and to the New Jersey Building Authority. Locally, he serves as a founding member of the Atlantic City Community Fund, President of the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, and Chair of the Economic Development/Tourism Committee of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce. $45 for members with reservation $50 for members without reservation $60 for non-members with reservation $65 for non-members without reservation Donations of $5 or more to our Scholarship Fund are appreciated. All no-shows will be billed. PayPal and Credit Cards are accepted. RSVP questions: Please email Felicia Niven at [email protected] You can also phone her with questions: 609-569-1060 To mail your payment, please use the address below: Public Relations Council of Greater Atlantic City PO Box 1871 Atlantic City, NJ 08404