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Business Excellence Awards 2019
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Greater Atlantic City Chamber submits testimony in opposition of the minimum wage hike to $15
Assembly Labor Committee Thursday January 24, 2019 10 AM – Committee Room 4, 1st Floor State House Annex, Trenton, New Jersey Greater Atlantic City Chamber statement on A15 Raises, Over Time, Hourly Minimum Wage to $15.00 The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce,...
read moreGreater Atlantic City Chamber supports legislation to pay the USCG and FAA
On Dec. 8, the United States Coast Guard responded to an emergency beacon from a commercial fishing vessel that caught fire. Two 45-foot response boats and an 87-foot patrol boat responded to the scene, which was approximately 16 miles off Cape May. They found the...
read moreChamber pens letter to Legislators Opposing the Minimum Wage Increase to $15
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber today sent a letter to area State Legislators in opposition of the $15 minimum wage increase. We are concerned that this increase will negatively impact the business climate. Our apprehension is that businesses will be forced to...
read moreSweeney Addresses AC Chamber on Fiscal Reforms, the City’s Economic Progress
The following content is provided by insidernj.com via a press release from Senate President Sweeney's Office Atlantic City – Continuing to advocate for the fiscal and economic reforms needed to avert future financial crises, Senate President Steve Sweeney met today...
read moreNominate a Business or Individual for a Business Excellence Award
Do you know an individual or business who goes above and beyond for our community? Now is the time to recognize everything they do for us. You can make nominations in as many categories as you wish. Nominations are open from now until January 4,...
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Garden State Growth Zone Legislation for AC airport passes, will head to governor
Legislation creating a Garden State Growth Zone (S2307) sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senators Chris Brown and Jeff Van Van Drew and an identical bill (A3676), sponsored by Assemblymen Mazzeo, Armato, and Giblin, originally...
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2018 State of the City
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver shared their optimism for Atlantic City during the 2018 Sate of the City at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Read more about their address by clicking on any of the links below: Press of...
read moreAssembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation for Garden State Growth Zone at ACY
On Monday, the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation to provide tax incentives for development at Atlantic City International Airport and the nearby surrounding areas. Chamber President Joe Kelly provided testimony to the...
read moreF-35 fighter jet could provide economic boom to Atlantic County
In December of 2016, The Press of Atlantic City reported that the poor air quality was partially responsible for the 177th Air National Guard base not getting the latest F-35 fighter jets. Apparently, our air quality is negatively impacted as the jet stream brings...
read moreGov. Murphy signs bill prohibiting offshore drilling
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Friday that will prohibit offshore drilling in state waters, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to open the East Coast to drilling exploration. In addition to banning drilling in state waters, the bipartisan...
read moreMinimum wage increase gaining steam
Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his plan for a minimum wage hike during his 2019 Budget Address. Murphy touched on the state’s cost of living and the need for a $15 an hour minimum wage. This past week WHYY reported that the increase in minimum wage would be...
read more169 Opportunity Zones approved in NJ
On April 10, The United States Department of Treasury approved Governor Phil Murphy’s recommended designations for Opportunity Zones throughout the Garden State. Five of the 169 sites are in Atlantic County. They are as follows: Atlantic City, Egg Harbor City, Egg...
read moreWill a vote for North Jersey gaming be on the November ballot?
In November of 2016, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly rejected a plan to allow two casinos to be built in North Jersey in an effort to regain some of the gaming market it has lost over the last few years to neighboring states. NJ.com reported that more than 80 percent...
read more“Quick Draw”. . .lottery or gaming?
In July of 2017 (NJ Lottery Press Release), New Jersey Lottery launched a keno-style game to be placed in hundreds of locations across the state. The game, Quick Draw, is made available to bars, restaurants, bowling alleys, and other public spaces where people gather...
read moreAttracting new businesses to Atlantic City International Airport Remains a Top Chamber Priority
A new bill (A3676/S2307) was introduced in early March concerning tax incentives designed to create a “Garden State Growth Zone (GSGZ)” at Atlantic City Airport. The bill is inresponse to former Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to veto a previous bill (Press of...
read moreSports Gaming in NJ is a Good Bet
The Supreme Court appears to be poised to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a 25-year federal law that bans states from authorizing or licensing sports betting. On March 3 ESPN.com published an article, The odds of legalized...
read moreS2872/A4510 UPDATE – LEGISLATION MOVES TO GOVERNOR’S DESK FOR SIGNATURE
As you know for a year, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber has been working to expand a tax incentive program to benefit Atlantic City, Atlantic County, and other parts of the state. As a result, State Senate Bill S2872 (Assembly version A4510) was introduced in...
read moreBusiness Groups Support Senate Bill S2872
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber’s Economic Development Committee is spearheading an effort to help grow and diversify the area economy. As part of that effort, the Chamber proposed expansion of an existing tax incentive program to benefit Atlantic City and Atlantic...
read moreLegislative Candidates Bell, Mazzeo, Armato Answer Chamber Questions
On September 6, 2017, The Chamber's Business Advocacy Committee hosted state legislative candidates Colin Bell, Vince Mazzeo and John Armato at its regular monthly meeting. The candidates outlined their legislative priorities and responded to committee member...
read moreBill S2369 Formally Supported by Greater Atlantic City Chamber
This bill would limit application of DEP rules concerning shellfish habitat for certain dredging projects. Historically, it is extremely difficult for marinas to get new DEP dredging permits. The South Jersey coastal areas rely heavily on tourism-related economic...
read moreChamber Statement on Offshore Oil Exploration
“President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late April that will open up the Atlantic and Arctic oceans for potential drilling. The order allows interior secretary Ryan Zinke to revisit a plan signed by former President Barack Obama that would have put those...
read moreChamber Board briefed on Atlantic County Workforce Development plans
The April Board of Directors Meeting welcomed the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board's Executive Director, Rhonda Lowery. Executive Director Lowery briefed the Chamber Board on both the local and regional plans as they related to the Workforce...
read moreChamber in Trenton for Senate Budget Committee Meeting
The Chamber is in Trenton today at the Senate Budget Committee. Issues for the committee today are state pension and transportation spending.
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