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 […]
SARLO-SWEENEY BILL WOULD REDUCE RED TAPE FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT AND BAR SERVICE, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
To help hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, breweries and caterers survive the COVID shutdown and overcome ongoing financial challenges, a Senate committee 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. The […]
Cooper Levenson Attorney’s at Law review Major PPP Changes and What’s Next for your Business Beyond COVID
On June 10, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted a webinar with Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law to explain: Seasonal Specifications Could Double Your PPP Eligible Forgiveness Expenses Eased Deferred Payment Period Modified Watch the recording of the webinar to learn more. Thank you also to Versutia Solutions for helping the Greater Atlantic City Chamber […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Orders Lifting Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Opening Pools Effective June 22, and Opening Additional Outdoor Recreational Businesses
Governor Phil Murphy signed two executive orders 1) raising limits on outdoor and indoor gatherings and 2) opening pools effective June 22 and additional outdoor recreational businesses effective immediately. “With more of our businesses reopening, we are no longer requiring New Jerseyans to stay at home, but we are asking you to continue to be […]
NJEDA Expands Micro Business Loan Program
Expanded program provides loans up to $50,000 to businesses with ten or fewer employees The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced an expansion of its Micro Business Loan Program to assist New Jersey small businesses, many of which are facing business interruption as a result of COVID-19. The expanded program will provide financing […]
Senators O’Scanlon, Testsa introduce plan to rescue Rescue Floundering Employers – Seek to Appropriate $100M of Federal CARES Funding to NJEDA for Small Business Grants and Loans
To provide crucial aid to businesses suffering after three months of strangling COVID restrictions, Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Senator Michael Testa will introduce an act to appropriate $100 million of federal grant money to the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support small business programs. “The state received the money from Washington six weeks ago, […]
Applications for $45 Million NJEDA Grant Program to Open June 9, 2020
Applications will be available in English and Spanish with translation services available for ten other common languages. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that applications for the expanded Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program will be available at 9:00 a.m. on June 9, 2020 in both English and Spanish. The $45 million […]
Greater Atlantic City Chamber Pens Letter to Urge Governor Murphy to Reopen Atlantic County
May 28, 2020 The Honorable Phil Murphy Governor of New Jersey Office of the Governor PO Box 001 Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear Governor Murphy: On behalf of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, we thank you for your continued leadership during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The “Road Back: Restoring Economic Health through Public Health” has outlined […]
Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery on June 15th
Outdoor Dining and Indoor, Non-Essential Retail Allowed as of June 15th Hair Salons and Barber Shops May Reopen on June 22nd As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey will enter Stage Two on June 15, 2020. Guided […]
Majority Leader Greenwald: Atlantic City is Running Out of Time – Opinion appearing in the New Jersey Globe
While the coronavirus has been a brutal test to our resilience, the silver lining is that we are not alone in this fight. By the time New Jersey received its first positive case of COVID-19 in March, we had already seen the coronavirus bring healthcare systems all across Europe and China to their knees. By […]