Frequent_Blackberry6 t1_j5r0667 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Just for the Publicity the Landlord gave a space to ONE Black Owned Business. And It is the worst space in the building all the way at the end.

There are no Local Newark Businesses from the Ironbound or Downtown Newark. These big Developers come to Newark acting like they own the place. Not cool

effort268 t1_j5rcq9e wrote on January 25, 2023 at 12:46 AM

I mean local businesses can rent the space they just have to call and pay the rent. It’s actually quite nice that they paid all the upfront cost to a local business.

With that being said, I’m still upset how the place closes so damn early! That ruins rhe experience for the residents of the city

Frequent_Blackberry6 t1_j5re7je wrote on January 25, 2023 at 12:56 AM

They are not paying Up Front costs for Uncle Willies Wings. They just saved a spot for him. He’s a Black War Veteran. You are right there is good in it But for all the wrong reasons. They should integrate more with the Newark Community.

effort268 t1_j5rhqez wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:22 AM

They are paying ip front cost, there was a contest for this

https://njbiz.com/uncle-willies-wings-wins-restaurant-space-in-the-junction-at-gateway/

Frequent_Blackberry6 t1_j5rjpsk wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:36 AM

Ok. But They are paying $100 per square foot in Tenant Improvement for All Other Tenants so it’s not like they are giving him much extra

sutisuc t1_j5w12a4 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 11:19 PM

Few states and cities are worse at promoting their own brand than NJ and Newark.

Frequent_Blackberry6 t1_j5w1e0z wrote on January 25, 2023 at 11:22 PM

The owner of Gateway Center, Onyx Equities, got Tax Breaks from the state and City.

sutisuc t1_j5w1k2f wrote on January 25, 2023 at 11:23 PM

Oh yeah I’m not even talking about that, just commenting on how the state and city do a poor job of promoting, cultivating, etc themselves. This city is certainly up for sale to out of town developers