New Jersey Casinos Reopen
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/28/2018 to
Business Opportunities
New Jersey Casinos Reopen
Two Shuttered Casinos Reopen Today
IncSmart New Jersey (Small Business and Startups) - It's a big day in Atlantic City as New Jersey reopens two casinos. Atlantic City still has nine casinos open, after the twelve that have been closed in this seaside gambling resort, and the Boardwalk is open year round. The former Trump Taj Mahal will open as the Hardrock, and Revel will open as the Ocean Resort Casino. The Hard Rock Hotel will hire 3,800 employees and the Ocean Resort Casino will hire an additional 3000 jobs.
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FDA Apporves California Cannabis
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/27/2018 to
Marijuana Startups
FDA Apporves California Cannabis
GW Pharmaceuticals in Carlsbad California
IncSmart California (Small Business and Startups) - The Food and Drug Administration just approved a new drug called Epidiolex - a cannabis based medicines. Epidiolex is manufactured by GW Pharmaceuticals, a British company with it's US headquartered in California. Epidiolex will be used for two rare forms of Epilepsy. Epiciolex is an oral medication. GW Pharmaceuticals have not yet announced a price.
Maryland's Marriot Hotels Launches Alexa
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/19/2018 to
Tech Business
Maryland's Marriot Hotels Launches Alexa
Amazon to Place Alexa in Hotel Rooms
IncSmart Maryland (Small Business and Startups) - Alexa for Hospitality is Amazon's new hotel room program. Alexa, by Amazon, the Seattle tech giant, will be programmed for hotels so guest can order from the front desk. You do not have to have an Amazon account to use this new service, however guest will also be able to log in to their Amazon accounts. Customize Echo features for each hotel property.
Expansion at Virginia Port
Posted by IncSmart on 6/18/2018 to
Business Opportunities
Expansion at Virginia Port
Reconstructing Shipping Channels in Hampton Roads
IncSmart Virginia (Small Business and Startups) - Expansion at Virginia Port. Port of Virginia expansion is on schedule and at budget. Virginia has already secured $695 million in private and state investment, and the state is asking for an additional $300 million from the Federal government. The expansion incudes dredging and deepening the commercial shipping channel and reconstructing the width of the channel to 1400 feet. A new terminal will also be constructed using the dredge material from the widened channel.
Musk To Build Illinois Tunnel
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/14/2018 to
Market Sectors
Musk To Build Illinois Tunnel
Linking O'Hare to the Loop
IncSmart Illinois (Small Business and Startups) - Elon Musk's boring company is to build a tunnel in Illinois from Chicago O'Hair airport to the Chicago Loop downtown. The Boring Company will build this tunnel for high speed transportation. This will revolutionize public transportation in the city. Musk has also received permits to build tunnels in the District of Columbia and Los Angeles.
IBM Roars Back in Tennessee
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/9/2018 to
Tech Business
IBM Roars Back in Tennessee
Oak Ridge Now Hosts the Worlds Fastest Super Computer
IncSmart Tennessee (Small Business and Startups) - IBM roars back in Tennessee. The new Summit Supercomputer is up and running and on schedule after 4 years. The IBM and the Oak Ridge team have designed the fastest computer on the planet, replacing China. Will be in full operation by January 2019.
Delaware Legalizes Sports Betting
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/6/2018 to
Sports Business
Delaware Legalizes Sports Betting
Three Casinos Taking Wagers
IncSmart Delaware (Small Business and Startups) - Delaware legalizes sports betting. This is the second state after Nevada to open the doors for sports betting. Bets can be placed in Delaware at all three casinos - Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, and Harrington Raceway and Casino. In-game bets, wagers while the games are going on, are not permitted. Minimum straight up sports bets are $5 and parlays start at $2.
McDonalds Moves Illinois Headquarters
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/5/2018 to
Real Estate
McDonalds Moves Illinois Headquarters
New Chicago Office Officially Open
IncSmart Illinois (Small Business and Startups) - McDonalds moves it Illinois headquarters to Chicago after 47 years. The new office is in the West Loop neighborhood. "We are welcoming home the most iconic American business to the most American of American cities" said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Ray Kroc, the original owner sold his company to the McDonald Brothers.