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SJBiz_AroundTown_City_Camden_0719_AroundTown 7 / 19 / 19 4 : 22 PM Page 3 The City of Camden : Invested in the City that live here or come in a reason to stay and when we look at overall city transformation , it Camden Arts Yard not have to go to Cherry Hill or Philly to enjoy really needs to happen in the neighborhood as Camden Arts Yard is 3,400 square feet of out - a cocktail . ” well . It’s vital the city builds up concurrently with door space transformed into a beer garden — McCargo , who was born and raised in the business component . ” with cocktails , food and games — from an aban - Camden and previously owned two restaurants doned lot on Market Street just blocks from in the city , says it’s important for this type of busi - Rutgers ’ campus downtown . It opened this FACTS ness to open in addition to the big businesses spring and Food Network veteran Aaron UANDRES FIG calling the waterfront home . A business like this , McCargo , who created the menu for the spot , with its menu that includes a Jersey - style says people are getting excited about the very cheesesteak , pulled pork and fried sweet plan - first of its kind in the city . tains , “ lets big corporations know it’s not just “ It’s always been a dream and a passion of about bringing your business here , but it’s also mine to have this type of venue in the city of 156 about getting your workers , your staff and your Camden , ” says McCargo . “ It’s giving folks THE NUMBER OF ROOMS IN employees to see a brighter side of Camden , ” he says . “ It’s Camden’s first giving them an opportunity apartment complex to walk outside of those busi - IN A DECADE nessesand walk up the corridor and really find something great they can eat , ” McCargo adds . The Camden native says the food scene in Camden is “ kicking up tremendously . ” 180 “ There is a lot of space THE NUMBER OF ROOMS IN and room for folks to bring Camden’s first hotel businesses here which will IN 50 YEARS help the city to be painted as Camden Arts Yard w a better place , ” he says . 20 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | VOLUME 9 ISSUE 7 | SouthJerseyBiz.net
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SJBiz_AroundTown_xxxx_Cnty_0719_AroundTown 7 / 19 / 19 2 : 53 PM Page 4 WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING CORIELL INSTITUTE FOR SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER working in Camden . The residents of Camden credits in 179 engaged civic learning courses MEDICAL RESEARCH are the most loyal , caring people I've ever during that time . We work to enhance path - Major Terry Wood , Jean - Pierre Issa , MD , encountered . I've served families from their ways to college for Camden families , through Kroc Center Administrator president and CEO first prescription through their grandchildren's Rutgers – Camden programs such as the Rut - “ This month we are excited to celebrate the fifth “ One of the things that drew me to Coriell as its first prescription . I never worry about competi - gers Future Scholars and the Hill Family Center . anniversary of the Kroc Center . It has been The new CEO earlier this year is Camden’s unlim - tion or chains or mail order because they truly Rutgers is ‘ all in ’ on Camden Rising . ” Salvation Army’s honor to serve in Camden for ited potential for growth . There is a buzz about appreciate our commitment to them and I am 135 years before we were ‘ super - sized . ’ Joan CATHOLIC PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS this city — you can feel it in the passion of its resi - thankful every day for their commitment to us . Kroc’s vision for Kroc Centers was to be places dents , the pride the people that work and live For me ? There is no other place I would ever Brian Barry , where potential meets opportunity . There is an here show and the commitment to Camden want to practice . ” director of development abundance of both in Camden . Camden has that is demonstrated by our elected leaders . “ The best thing about Catholic Partnership amazing people , great leaders and it is a won - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - CAMDEN Camden is truly rising . I’m proud that Coriell Schools being in Camden is the richness derful place to do business . ” has called Camden home since 1953 , and I Mike Sepanic , of culture in its neighborhoods look forward to being part of the next genera - associate chancellor for and proximity to the growing tion to lead Coriell and Camden into the next external relations array of world - class organiza - 70 years . ” “ Camden is rising , and Rutgers – Camden is tions right in our own backyard . proud to be a partner in this national success It is our mission to partner with BELL PHARMACY story . We’ve built a civic engagement program these organizations , bringing Anthony V . Minniti , RPh , that partners with the community to strengthen workforce opportunities and owner families and neighborhoods . Rutgers – Camden benefiting from enriched expo - “ I am most excited to see the level of commu - completed more than 372,000 hours of service sure and experiences for the nity involvement in revitalizing our city . No to the community last year , including more students and families we serve , effort can succeed without residents ' commit - than 22,700 hours of pro bono legal services while empowering them ment . I'm seeing a level of enthusiasm and provided by our law students . More than 4,400 to maintain their cultural pride that I haven't seen in my 30 years Rutgers – Camden students earned course identities . ” SouthJerseyBiz.net | VOLUME 9 ISSUE 7 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | 21