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Risa Halprin-Nardone
Self Motivated and Highly Successful Account Manager
Risa Halprin-Nardone is the owner and operator of Go Play! Retro Arcade, located in Belmar, New Jersey. She, along with her husband, originally opened the arcade about six years ago, fulfilling their dream of creating a retro gaming space. Halprin-Nardone has a background in education, having previously worked as a Para Professional at Bradley Beach Elementary School.3
In 2020, Halprin-Nardone played a significant role in supporting the arcade during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing a GoFundMe campaign to assist the new owners, Todd and Sara Demott, after she and her husband sold the business to them just before the pandemic-related shutdowns began.12 The arcade is known for its nostalgic atmosphere and a variety of classic games, contributing to the local community's entertainment scene.
