Atlantic City casinos execs say increased air service would make ‘big difference’
Besides safer and cleaner surroundings, add easier and broader access to the wish list of things the city’s top casino executives want for the seaside resort. Several of Atlantic City’s top casino executives said increasing visitation and convention business through more convenient and reliable transpiration options, specifically air travel, is an important component for […]
Casino Executives Discuss Opportunities and Challenges at Greater Atlantic City Chamber Event
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted a forum with Atlantic City’s top casino executives at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. All but one of the city’s nine casino properties. A representative from Golden Nugget Atlantic City was not available to participate. The panel consisted of Marcus Glover, COO and president of Borgata Hotel […]
Murphy signs measure encouraging F-35s at ACY
The Press of Atlantic has reported that Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure encouraging the U.S. Air Force to base some of its new-generation F-35 fighter jets at the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard at Atlantic City International Airport. “The 177th Fighter Wing has the strength, expertise and resources to […]
18 straight months of gaming revenue increases for Atlantic City casinos
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) today announced that Atlantic City continued to see growth in the month of November, according to the most recent Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) gaming revenue results report. November marked 18 straight months of gaming revenue increases for Atlantic City casinos. “November highlighted yet another month of gains […]
Landing the F-35 Fighter Jet
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]The United States Air Force is entering the third selection phase of Air National Guard units to operate the 5th Generation fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II. The Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, home of the 177th […]
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber welcomes Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator
Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program accelerates innovation by taking promising technologies out of the lab and testing them in the air to solve real-world challenges for airlines, passengers and the environment. A different airplane is used each year as a flying test bed to evaluate projects that improve the entire aviation ecosystem. Projects range from technologies that […]
Local leaders discuss opioid epidemic and its impact on the workplace at forum
PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY(Amanda Auble) Local health and law-enforcement officials came together Tuesday to talk about efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and address the challenges it poses for employers in the state. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber partnered with panelists from the New Jersey Department of Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New […]
On one-year anniversary, sports betting exceeding all expectations
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the legalization of sports betting in New Jersey this month, it’s important to recognize the significant impact it has had on the Garden State, particularly in Atlantic City and Atlantic County. The passage of sports wagering helped create new jobs, generate economic growth and provide a major boost […]
Atlantic City Rail Line needs improvements after its return, says Joseph Kelly
One of Gov. Murphy’s first agenda items after taking office was fixing NJ Transit. He ordered an audit of the agency. More than a year later and NJ Transit has new leadership. He then signed a law to overhaul management and oversight at NJ Transit. Days before signing the bill, Murphy said, “In one […]
Sweeney Addresses AC Chamber on Fiscal Reforms, the City’s Economic Progress
The following content is provided by insidernj.com via a press release from Senate President Sweeney’s Office Atlantic City – Continuing to advocate for the fiscal and economic reforms needed to avert future financial crises, Senate President Steve Sweeney met today with top business leaders in South Jersey to promote the recommendations of the Economic and […]