Chamber Offers Statement on Atlantic City Recovery
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber issues the following statement in response to the stalled legislation relating to Atlantic City’s recovery: “The Greater Atlantic City Chamber urges state and local officials to come together and agree on legislation that will provide much-needed economic relief and stabilization for Atlantic City as well as its businesses and residents. […]
VIDEO: Chamber & Members Testify in Trenton
Owner of Ducktown Tavern & Liquors, John Exadaktilos (pictured: left), was one of the local business owners that joined our Chair, Mitch Zitomer (pictured: right), President Joe Kelly and Advocacy Director Bob Marshall in Trenton today to testify against North Jersey gaming expansion. Were you unable to visit Trenton today? Visit our new Business Action […]
Greater AC Chamber Launches Business Action Center
Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:25 am MARTIN DeANGELIS, Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is trying to mount pressure from its members and area residents to oppose state legislators’ plan to expand casino gambling into North Jersey. Chamber officials emailed members this week with a link to the […]
Members Attend Economic Development Update
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber presented an Economic Development Forum on Wednesday February 24 from 8-10 a.m. at the Atlantic City Country Club. Chief University Relations and Marketing Officer for Stockton University, Sharon Schulman, opened the program. Atlantic County Chief of Staff Howard Kyle followed with a featured presentation on the recent activities of the […]
Cape May County Chamber Joins AC Chamber for Mixer
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber and the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce hosted a combined networking mixer on Tuesday, February 23 at Greate Bay Country Club. This was a unique opportunity for members from both chambers to meet businesses and professionals from Atlantic and Cape May counties. Joe Kelly, President, Greater Atlantic City Chamber, […]
Chamber Endorses New Jobs Bill
On Thursday February 4, the Chamber’s Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, Bob Marshall testified before the Senate Labor Committee in support of Senate bill S889 (“New Jobs for New Jersey”). The bill, sponsored by Senators Steve Sweeney, Bob Gordon and Paul Sarlo, would provide incentives for small businesses in the form of waiver of […]
Chamber Hires Director of Resources, Phil Iorio
Like any business organization, the Chamber needs resources to fulfill its mission of fostering a favorable business environment. With a growing base of engaged members, this Chamber can continue providing meaningful services to result in a positive impact to the community. Please join us in welcoming Phil Iorio to the Chamber’s staff. A native of […]
Senate Budget and Appropriations Testimony
Chamber President Joe Kelly is back in Trenton today testifying before Senate Budget and Appropriations to oppose the resolution that would authorize two casinos outside Atlantic City.
Update: Senate Concurrent Resolution 185
Pictured above: Chamber President Joe Kelly is working the halls of the statehouse on the last day of current legislative session. The chamber has worked tirelessly to advocate for issues important to its members, in particular, the opposition of expanding casinos outside of Atlantic City. As you know, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber has long […]
Assembly Judiciary Committee Hearing on Gaming Expansion
The Chamber’s Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, Bob Marshall, is in Trenton today for the Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on a gaming expansion bill. We will continue the fight to oppose casino gaming expansion in North Jersey.