New Tax Incentive Programs Will Help Spur Business Growth
With this week’s approval of sweeping new tax incentive legislation, Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Joe Kelly congratulated Governor Christie and state lawmakers on improving the state’s Tax Incentive Programs, which will help spur business growth and thus create private sector jobs. “The legislation, signed today by Governor Christie, will consolidate and expand the Grow […]
Stronger NJ Grant Program – Event Recap
The local business community was invited to attend a Chamber event on Tuesday to learn more about the grants and loans that are available to Sandy-impacted businesses. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and FEMA both presented information to the audience followed by one-on-one appointments to address questions and start the application process. More photos […]
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 […]
New DO AC Campaign Debuts at Chamber Event
Chamber members were the first to see the latest Atlantic City advertising campaign to get valuable industry insight for their organizations. The Atlantic City Alliance revealed their new Spring/Summer “DO AC” campaign and wanted the local business community to get the first glimpse at their latest efforts. Liza Cartmell, President of the ACA, introduced their […]
Bringing AC to DC – Hospitality Reception
We brought AC to DC last week for the NJ State Chamber’s Annual Walk to Washington Dinner. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted a DO AC Hospitality Reception for New Jersey legislators and representatives of government.
2012 Chamber Advocacy Highlights
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber acts on the behalf of the local business community to work with legislators in favor of a healthy economic climate in our communities. Here are some highlights from the past year.
Chair’s Council Letter
As a business community, we are critical stakeholders in the future of this region. We must continue to evolve as a complete tourist destination, not only a gaming destination. We must ensure that the Tourism District’s Clean and Safe initiatives are succeeding. We must remove obstacles to economic growth by working collaboratively with other key
stakeholders, and we must ensure support from elected and appointed officials.
Recent Chamber Advocacy Highlights
Here is a brief overview of some of the advocacy work in which we have been engaged during the past year.