Greater 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 four crew members clinging to a life raft in survival […]
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 Atlantic City SNJ Today Philly.com NJBiz
Assembly 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 Committee, noting that this designation creates enormous potential for development of new aviation technology, job creation and much needed economic […]
F-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 emissions from Ohio and Pennsylvania. At that time, only two bases […]
Gov. 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 legislation would prohibit the state Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits that […]
Minimum 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 devastating. NJ.com has reported that Senate President Stephen […]
169 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 Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and Somers Point. The Opportunity Zone Program is designed to drive […]
Will 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 of the state’s voters cast ballots against the […]
“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 for extended periods of time to socialize. A single play can […]
Attracting 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 Atlantic City). This revised bill, sponsored by our local State Assemblymen Mazzeo and […]