ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - With several announcements this week regarding investment and job opportunities in Atlantic City, there is hope for progress on economic recovery.Mayor Marty Small says he’s optimistic after ending the summer strong."In June we had the biggest month ever in casino gaming history, and last month’s numbers were 31% up from last year," he says. "We always just have to keep that momentum."Caesars Entertainment announced this week they are joining forces with Nobu Hospitality for a $400 million project over the next three years that will include a new restaurant and rebranding several floors of hotel rooms.The city also received a $50,000 grant to help redevelop the former Trump Plaza site.