Greater Atlantic City Chamber Launches Industry Roundtables to Support Recovery
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber launched a virtual roundtable initiative this week to collaborate within industry leaders to discuss challenges and solutions in the respective industry. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber’s Economic Development Committee will facilitate roundtables on the following three industries: Entertainment and Conventions, Real Estate and Financial, and Food and Beverage. “Our committee […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Requiring Individuals to Wear Masks in Outdoor Public Spaces When They Cannot Social Distance
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 163, which requires individuals to wear face coverings in outdoor public spaces when it is not practicable to socially distance and keep a six-foot distance from others, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners, except where doing so would inhibit that individual’s health, where […]
Menendez, Norcross Lead Delegation Support for Expanded Mission of NJ Air Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing
Lawmakers press Air Force for Atlantic City unit to be considered for new home base for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and U.S. Representative Donald Norcross (N.J.-01), the highest ranking member of the New Jersey delegation on the House Armed Services Committee, led the entire New Jersey congressional delegation […]
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Capacity Limits
Governor Phil Murphy today announced increased indoor and outdoor gathering capacity limits as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to decline. Effective immediately, indoor gatherings are now limited to 25% capacity of the rooms in which they will take place, with a maximum of 100 persons. Outdoor gatherings are now limited to 250 persons, and […]
BURZICHELLI AND JOHNSON BILL TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS AND BARS TO SERVE FOOD AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT OUTDOOR TABLES IN CERTAIN PUBLIC SPACES CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL
Restaurants, bars and breweries would be allowed to sell food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, to patrons dining at outdoor tables set up in parking lots, on local roads or in other public rights-of-way that have been approved by the respective municipal or county government under a bill approved by the Assembly State and Local […]
Sarlo-Sweeney Bill would reduce Red Tape for Outdoor Restaurant and Bar Service, Support Local Business
To help hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, breweries and caterers survive the COVID shutdown and overcome ongoing financial challenges, the Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senate President Steve Sweeney to reduce “red tape” requirements for outdoor service and help local business districts to regain economic activity. “We’re trying […]
NJ Business Coalition Urges Faster Reopening of Businesses, Following One Jersey Pledge Announcement
The New Jersey Business Coalition released the following joint statement today urging the faster reopening of businesses that can currently meet safety protocols. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a proud member of this critical collaborative effort. “We are at a pivotal time regarding the livelihoods of New Jerseyans and their ability to provide for […]
SARLO-SWEENEY BILL WOULD REDUCE RED TAPE FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT AND BAR SERVICE, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
To help hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, breweries and caterers survive the COVID shutdown and overcome ongoing financial challenges, a Senate committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senate President Steve Sweeney to reduce “red tape” requirements for outdoor service and help local business districts to regain economic activity. The […]
Senators O’Scanlon, Testsa introduce plan to rescue Rescue Floundering Employers – Seek to Appropriate $100M of Federal CARES Funding to NJEDA for Small Business Grants and Loans
To provide crucial aid to businesses suffering after three months of strangling COVID restrictions, Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Senator Michael Testa will introduce an act to appropriate $100 million of federal grant money to the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support small business programs. “The state received the money from Washington six weeks ago, […]
Governor Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 150, permitting outdoor dining starting on Monday, June 15th, with an accompanying Executive Directive from the New Jersey Department of Health that lays out health and safety standards that food […]