Invest Atlantic City Poised to Help Businesses Grow

Barnes, a Maryland native, addressed more than 40 people at the Invest Atlantic City luncheon on March 27, 2025, at the Envision Center located at 3317 Atlantic Avenue. The focus of the event was to improve Atlantic City for small business owners as soon as possible.

Invest Atlantic City Poised to Help Businesses Grow

ATLANTIC CITY – Darryl Barnes, co-founder of the Atlantic City Small Business Round Table, made it clear during his address at the first meeting of Invest Atlantic City, that he is looking for committed partners to seriously invest in the city.

Darryl Barnes


Barnes, a Maryland native, addressed more than 40 people at the Invest Atlantic City luncheon on March 27, 2025, at the Envision Center located at 3317 Atlantic Avenue. The focus of the event was to improve Atlantic City for small business owners as soon as possible.

Below Barnes explains his commitment to and vision for Atlantic City.

Assemblywoman Claire Swift explains why she became involved with Invest Atlantic City in the interview below.

Assemblywoman Claire Swift

Lyndsay N. Kilpatrick, deputy district director of the New Jersey District Office of the U.S Small Business Administration, discussed her interest in Invest Atlantic City and provides SBA sites for women and vets.

Lyndsay N. Kilpatrick


James Whitehead was the man who initially had the vision to bring Invest Atlantic City and the community together.

Eric Vincent, Black Ink Creative partner discusses how Atlantic City helped him and why he seeks to help the city.

Natasha Davis made the trip from Union, NJ. She is on the verge of opening a new charter school.

Natasha Davis