Atlantic City will have a new conference center by 2015. In July, Caesars Entertainment announced the beginning of construction on what is set to be the largest meeting and conference facility in the Northeast. “This is an important step toward the revitalization of Atlantic City and will help create jobs and attract more visitors to New Jersey,” says New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. “I am pleased that the N.J. CRDA [Casino Reinvestment Development Authority] and Caesars Entertainment were able to partner to pursue this important project.” Caesars plans to use $45 million of funds it previously contributed to the New Jersey CRDA and more than $80 million of equity to complete the $125.8 million project.
The 250,000-sq.-ft. facility will have 125,000 square feet of space for meetings and events, complementing the Atlantic City Convention Center. There will be two 50,000-sq.-ft. pillar-free ballrooms, each divisible into as many as 27 separate breakout rooms, as well as additional breakout areas, grand promenades, and banquet kitchens and support facilities. The new facility will be located on the southwest corner of the Harrah’s Atlantic City property, connecting to the existing meeting space.
Expected completion: 2015
A version of this article appeared in Connect magazine.
