Visit Atlantic City Appoints Gary Musich as Vice President of Sales
Atlantic City, NJ – May 9, 2023 – As of April 10, Visit Atlantic City has announced that Gary Musich has been appointed to serve as the Vice President of Sales, once again leading the sales team for the organization. Among his responsibilities, Musich will be responsible for productivity reporting, ensuring the sales team has the […]
New job protections go into effect for temp workers in NJ
New job protections are in effect for the state’s 127,000 temporary workers after years of advocacy and a recent legislative battle. The “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights” will ensure that temporary workers are given basic information in their native language, like the name and location of the worksite, their pay rate and scheduled hours, […]
A marijuana lounge is headed for an Atlantic City hotel just off the Boardwalk
The Claridge Hotel is making space on what used to be its casino floor for a cannabis dispensary and lounge that could open as soon as this summer. The state is finalizing its approval of regulations on legalized consumption lounges, where customers can smoke, vaporize or eat cannabis products they’ve purchased at dispensaries in a […]
Pleasantville approves redevelopment agreement for former Press office
The City Council issued a resolution last week to execute a redevelopment agreement with the Ideal Institute of Technology for the former Press of Atlantic City office building. The Feb. 6 agreement functionally rezones the property to allow for the operation of a vocational school at the site. Rick Ginnetti, a consultant for the city, […]
New protections for temporary workers
A major upgrade of legal protections for an estimated 130,000 temporary workers in New Jersey will go into effect later this year after Gov. Phil Murphy formally enacted a “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights” on Monday. Worker advocates are cheering Murphy’s action, saying it puts New Jersey at the top of a list of states […]
NJ announces $10M pilot to help unemployed, underemployed residents
The Murphy Administration announced a $10 million pilot program Feb. 7 to support unemployed and underemployed New Jerseyans trying to navigate and succeed in the labor market. The Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLA) program – part of the governor’s Future of Work initiative – is a two-year pilot that will provide job-coaching, training and employment support […]
New Connections Made at Smithville Inn
It was a beautiful spring evening at the Smithville Inn in Galloway, NJ. Greater AC Chamber members gathered to welcome some of our newest members along with new member prospects. The event marked a mid-point in the Chamber’s ongoing campaign to attract new members from the region’s business community. Chamber President, Joe Kelly, made remarks […]
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Applauds Chamber Members
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno spoke with Chamber members to discuss progress for doing business in New Jersey. She even gave out her cell phone number at the end of the program to offer her assistance with cutting through any red tape in the state. The Lt. Governor also spoke about new tax incentive legislation available […]
Affordable Healthcare Act – Business Forum Recap
The national healthcare law (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) will have a profound impact on business when it takes full effect next year. It is vitally important that business owners and executives understand the many changes they must implement to their policies and procedures as a result of the Affordable Care Act. As a […]
NJ State Treasurer Meets with Chair’s Council
Governor Christie's chief financial adviser, State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff met with the Chamber's Chair's Council on April 26 to highlight the 2014 fiscal year, state budget priorities, tax reform and job creation initiatives. The Treasurer made very clear points about the Christie administration's commitment to building a more competitive state in which to do business. Their […]