NJEDA Warns that Underfunded Grant Program Will Be Oversubscribed, Leaving Many Applicants with Nothing
With warnings from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) that Phase 3 of its emergency business grant program will be oversubscribed, Senator Anthony M. Bucco urged Governor Phil Murphy to dedicate more of the billions in CARES Act relief funds at his disposal to bolster the relief program that could keep thousands of small […]
Murphy Signs Executive Order to Protect New Jersey’s Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Building on ongoing efforts to safeguard New Jersey’s frontline workforce, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 192, providing mandatory health and safety standards to protect all New Jersey’s workers at work during the pandemic. “Since the start of the pandemic, New Jersey workers across all sectors have risen to the challenges imposed by COVID-19,” said […]
GREENWALD, MAZZEO & VERRELLI BILL TO REDUCE OR DELAY EMPLOYER UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES DURING PANDEMIC CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
In an effort to ease the burden on businesses grappling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Assembly Appropriations Committee this past Monday advanced legislation sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli to relieve businesses of a portion of their unemployment tax obligation during the public […]
Governor Murphy, Lt. Governor Oliver, Senate President Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Coughlin, Assembly Budget Chair Pintor Marin, and Senate Budget Chair Sarlo Announce Agreement to Include Millionaire’s Tax in Revised FY2021 Budget
Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, Senate Budget Chair Paul Sarlo, and Assembly Budget Chair Eliana Pintor Marin today announced that that the revised Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) budget will raise the state’s gross income tax rate on income between $1 million and $5 million per […]
NJ Business Coalition Urges Governor to Let New Jersey Reopen for Business
The New Jersey Business Coalition released the following joint statement today urging the faster reopening of businesses that can meet safety protocols. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a proud member of this critical collaborative effort. With coronavirus numbers in the state declining, the New Jersey Business Coalition, a collection of more than 100 business […]
Greater Atlantic City Chamber Opposes A4389/S2676 – Health Care Tax
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is reaching out to area elected officials in opposition to A4389/S2676, a new tax on health insurance that would do real harm to small businesses already struggling to stay afloat. South Jersey’s business community—from hotels, restaurants, and casinos—have all taken significant losses, and now, we are trying our best to […]
New Jersey Business Coalition and Greater Atlantic City Chamber Urges Changes to Assembly Bill No. 3999 and Senate Bill No. 2380
Yesterday the New Jersey Business Coalition penned a letter to Assembly Speaker Coughlin encouraging amendments to the Assembly Bill No. 3999 and Senate Bill No. 2380 prior to tomorrow’s voting session in the Assembly. Read the letter here. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber sent a similar letter to members of the Assembly from Atlantic County. […]
NJ Business Coalition Urges Safe Reopening of All Businesses Currently Closed
The New Jersey Business Coalition, of which the Greater Atlantic City Chamber is one of more than 100 leading business and nonprofit groups throughout the state, issued the following statement calling for the safe reopening of all New Jersey businesses that currently remain closed. The New Jersey Business Coalition is pleased to see movement toward […]
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 […]