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Iona University helping to community build in New Rochelle

Iona University helping to community build in New Rochelle

08/22/2022

Each week, Rob Walsh hosts a segment, “The Bottom Line for Small Business” on 1010 WINS radio. This week, Rob discusses the commitment of Iona University to help build the community in downtown New Rochelle. Rob…

Joan McDonald receives prestigious community leadership award

Joan McDonald receives prestigious community leadership award

08/20/2022

Iona University in New Rochelle was the recent site of the Third Annual Irish Echo Conference that brought together government, business, and community leaders from across the country to share ideas on a wide array of…

New Energy in Long Island City

New Energy in Long Island City

08/19/2022

Congratulations to the Long Island City Partnership on selecting Laura Rothrock as their President. Earlier in her career, Laura was part of a very dynamic team that reenergized the NYC Business Improvement program and led revitalization…

It’s Time to Play Small Ball in Staten Island

It’s Time to Play Small Ball in Staten Island

08/15/2022

There’s a lot to see in Downtown Staten Island. In addition to some of the best views of New York City, there’s the 22 million Staten Island Ferry riders, the Empire Outlets, a major league ballpark,…

Rob Walsh Participates in Third Annual Big Irish Campfire

Rob Walsh Participates in Third Annual Big Irish Campfire

07/18/2022

Rob Walsh will be one of the featured presenters at the Third Annual Big Irish Campfire on August the 19th.

JGSC Retained To Help Princeton, Devise Economic Development Plan

JGSC Retained To Help Princeton, Devise Economic Development Plan

07/06/2022

Few communities in New Jersey have the distinction and draw in their downtown business district as Princeton.

A Model for Main Streets Everywhere

A Model for Main Streets Everywhere

06/28/2022

Our visit to SocialLifeProject.org found a fascinating series of articles about how to help public spaces thrive. Founded by Fred Kent and Kathy Madden, Social Life Project publishes articles and presentations related to sidewalks and streets, architecture, amenities and more.

JGSC Recruits A Business That A Town Wanted But Couldn’t Get

JGSC Recruits A Business That A Town Wanted But Couldn’t Get

05/12/2022

The Borough of Roselle, NJ knew what they wanted on their highway commercial district: a great family-oriented sit-down restaurant. Ideally, they wanted an iHOP restaurant.

An interesting, interactive and tasty storefront that draws crowds.

An interesting, interactive and tasty storefront that draws crowds.

04/25/2022

Many of us recently celebrated Easter with their families.  With food manufacturing on the rise and more shared kitchen incubators, we are seeing many more entrepreneurs in the business of making chocolates. 

Public Markets Serving as Community’s Civic Center

Public Markets Serving as Community’s Civic Center

04/20/2022

We have all seen the very powerful positive impact that open-air, bustling public markets have had in shaping neighborhoods and our cities.

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