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With COVID-19 Numbers Trending Decisively in the Right Direction, Governor Murphy Announces Additional Easing of Restrictions
Changes Include Removal of All Percentage Capacity Limits for Indoor and Outdoor Businesses, Lifting of Prohibition on Indoor Bar Seating, and Removal of Outdoor Gathering Limit Changes Effective in Two Phases – On Friday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 19 With COVID-19...
National Restaurant Association Releases Guidance for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
The National Restaurant Association recently posted three new resources for restaurant owners completing grant applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). An updated FAQ document, reflecting the latest guidance we have received from the Small Business...
NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line Travel Needs Survey
NJ TRANSIT is seeking input from existing and potential Atlantic City Line riders about their travel schedules, to determine if train schedules can be changed to better meet their needs. NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line Travel Needs Survey Connecting Philadelphia...
Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick Joins Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and John Armato in Urging the Governor to Allow Conventions and Trade Shows
What: Press Conference with elected officials and local leaders urging Governor Phil Murphy to allow for Conventions and Trade Shows to resume in Atlantic City. When: Friday, April 30th at 10:00am Where: Kennedy Plaza, 2300-2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Who:...
NJ Business Coalition Pen Letter to Governor Murphy RE: Reopening, EOs, and Workforce Training
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a member of the New Jersey Business Coalition, which is comprised of over 100 state-wide business associations advocating for the safe reopening of New Jersey’s business community by lending its voice and expertise to a successful...
NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program Phase 4 Overview
Pre-registration is open and will remain open until Thursday, April 29th at 5:00 p.m. Following pre-registration, applications will become available on a rolling basis. Pre-registered applicants will need to return to https://programs.njeda.com/en-US/ to complete an...
Lockheed Martin’s Greg Ulmer Provides F-35 Update to HASC
Greg Ulmer, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics participated in a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) joint Readiness & Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee hearing on April 22 related to the F-35 program. The hearing consisted of two...
The F-35 is Combat Ready and Combat Proven
Did you know the F-35 is proven in combat with six services having employed the aircraft in combat operations or NATO missions? Highlighted below are some of the ways the F-35 is delivering impressive results for the warfighter today. The U.S. Air Force’s 34th Fighter...
On Earth Day, Murphy Administration Releases State’s First Climate Change Resilience Strategy
On Earth Day, the Murphy Administration today released a draft of the state’s first Climate Change Resilience Strategy (“Strategy”) for public review and comment. In October 2019, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 89, which appointed the state’s first Chief...
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines
, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic...
Applying for NJEDA COVID GRANTS? Attend one of the NJEDA’s Phase 4 Document Preparation Sessions!
Pre-registration for Phase 4 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA’s) Small Business Emergency Grant Program begins on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. In order to receive a Phase 4 grant, your business must be properly registered with the State...
NJEDA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATES FOR $85 MILLION PHASE 4 OF THE SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced Phase 4 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, adding $85 million in funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Phase 4 will provide...
Governor Murphy Signs Final Bill as Part of $100 Million Relief Package for Small Businesses
Governor Phil Murphy signed the fifth and final bill of a $100 million economic relief package aimed at helping New Jersey small businesses and nonprofits. Read more on each of the five pieces of legislation by clicking on live links below: $25 million for micro...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $15 Million in Aid to Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law A-5446, which provides $15 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Joseph Lagana and Assembly Members Joann Downey, Andrew...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $10 Million in Relief to Child Care Providers
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law A-5445, which provides $10 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for child care providers throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators M. Teresa Ruiz and Joseph Lagana and Assembly Members Lisa Swain, Gabriela...
ATLANTIC COUNTY BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN SECOND COVID-19 ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Atlantic County’s largest organization of citizens and business people, in collaboration with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Atlantic County Economic Alliance, Margate Business Association, Atlantic City Metropolitan...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $35 Million in Aid to Restaurants
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law A-5444, which provides $35 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for restaurants throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal and Joseph Lagana and Assembly Members Vincent Mazzeo, Pedro Mejia,...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $15 Million in Aid to Arts and Cultural Venues
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law S-3521, which provides $15 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for arts and cultural venues throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Joseph Lagana, Dawn Marie Addiego, and Vin Gopal and Assembly Members...
SBA to Open Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Applications on April 8 at NOON
The U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal tomorrow, April 8, 2021 at 12 p.m. EDT for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as...
Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $25 Million in Small Business Aid
Governor Phil Murphy yesterday signed into law S-3523, which provides $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Dawn Marie Addiego and Joe Lagana and Assemblymen Gordon Johnson, John Armato,...
BOEM issues Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Ocean Wind
Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced several exciting initiatives related to the expansion the offshore wind industry. As part of this announcement, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an...
NJEDA Releases Emerge Program Preliminary Rules for Public Feedback
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released a draft of the rules and targeted industry definitions under which the new Emerge business tax incentive program will be administered. Members of the public are encouraged to review the preliminary...
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications Starting on April 8
Did you miss the national Shuttered Venue Operators Grant informational webinar on March 30 highlighting the application process for potential eligible entities? The webinar was recorded and you can view it here. For more information about the Shuttered Venue...
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Outdoor Gathering Limits and Increased Capacity for Large Venues
On March 29, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234, which will increase outdoor gathering limits and increase capacity for seated events at large venues. The Order also clarifies indoor capacity limits for banquet halls and similar venues. “With the...
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