Chamber Hosts 2015 Candidates Forum
Candidates for the November 3 elections met at Tropicana Casino & Resort on Thursday to discuss their ideas on economic growth and development for the region, along with other issues of importance to the business community. [button url=”http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/assembly-candidates-debate-a-c-tax—watch-video/article_d67a9384-78f5-11e5-a728-13f99a95e25e.html” color=”orange” size=”medium”]View Article and Video – Press of Atlantic City[/button] Thanks to the event’s presenting sponsor, Atlantic […]
Business Advocacy Committee Discusses Key Issues
The Chamber Business Advocacy Committee, along with the NJ Business and Industry Association co-hosted Senator Jim Whelan (D2). Senator Whelan provided comments on the recently released Atlantic County Economic Development Study and fielded questions from attendees on the proposed economic development organization, state pension issues, the Atlantic City PILOT legislation, funding sources for economic development […]
Atlantic City Hosts NJ Business Summit
Business executives from across New Jersey came together for a first-of-its-kind summit at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City on September 17 and 18. The goal of the Summit was to examine key issues that New Jersey leaders need to address in order to increase the state’s positive economic momentum and improve our competitiveness both […]
Chamber Voices Opposition to Expanding Gaming in New Jersey
The following statement was issued to the media and public officials on behalf of the Chamber and its Business Advocacy committee… [tabbed_content title=”Position Statement+TITLE+Chamber Analysis Highlights” type=”tabs-style-2″ targets=””]Atlantic County business leaders today reiterated their longstanding opposition to the expansion of gaming outside Atlantic City, noting that it is bad public policy to attempt to reallocate […]
Chamber Supports Tax Stabilization Legislation
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber recently sent letters to the Governor and the area’s state legislators expressing our support for pending legislation that would provide a framework for assisting Atlantic City with its financial issues. The package of legislation supported by the Chamber (Senate Bills S2572, S2574, S2575, S2576) provides certainty for casino operators taxes […]
SURVEY: Atlantic County Action Now
Change is coming to Atlantic County. Atlantic County, in cooperation with The Atlantic County Improvement Authority, is partnering with AngelouEconomics to develop an economic action plan – a road map to an enhanced business environment and stronger tax base. Together, they will identify the unique assets of the county and begin to leverage those assets […]
Economic Development Firm Presents Plan to Chamber Members
The business community gathered at Linwood Country Club Wednesday morning to hear a presentation from Angeloueconomics, a nationally recognized firm that specializes in economic development and commercial and industrial site selection. The group was retained by Atlantic County Government to outline a master plan for the county. Thanks to Concert Quality Productions for their audio/visual support […]
Advocacy Update – Greater AC Chamber
Our Focus: The Chamber’s business advocacy efforts will be focused on and aligned with the Chamber’s support for: [list type=”ul” style=”5″]Improving Atlantic City’s and Atlantic County’s investment climate and business competitiveness^Advocating for improved efficiency and cost of services by public sector entities^Working to attract new businesses and visitors^Addressing social services issues in the Tourism District^Supporting […]
Chamber Acknowledges “Volunteer of the Year”
As the Greater Atlantic City Chamber celebrates a century of service to the local business community, we proudly and gratefully reflect upon all the volunteers who have contributed their valuable time and talents to make a meaningful difference. Each year, one member is designated as the “Volunteer of the Year” based on his or her […]
Mayor Guardian Updates Chair’s Council Members
Mayor Don Guardian addressed the Chair’s Council of the Chamber at the Knife & Fork Inn to provide an update on his plans to reduce the city budget and boost the business environment in Atlantic City. [button url="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152942608178969.1073741872.397667543968&type=1" color="orange" size="medium"]View Photos on Facebook[/button] [button url="https://acchamber.staging-differnt.com/members/chairs-council/" color="orange" size="medium"]Chair's Council Information[/button]