ATLANTIC COUNTY BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN SECOND COVID-19 ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Atlantic County’s largest organization of citizens and business people, in collaboration with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Atlantic County Economic Alliance, Margate Business Association, Atlantic City Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association, Somers Point Business Association, Brigantine Chamber of Commerce, Mays Landing Merchant Association, and the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce, […]
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $15 Million in Aid to Arts and Cultural Venues
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law S-3521, which provides $15 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for arts and cultural venues throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Joseph Lagana, Dawn Marie Addiego, and Vin Gopal and Assembly Members Linda Carter, Angela McKnight, and Eric Houghtaling – focuses on providing aid to arts […]
Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $25 Million in Small Business Aid

Governor Phil Murphy yesterday signed into law S-3523, which provides $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Dawn Marie Addiego and Joe Lagana and Assemblymen Gordon Johnson, John Armato, and Roy Freiman – focuses on providing a lifeline to microbusinesses with five or […]
NJEDA Releases Emerge Program Preliminary Rules for Public Feedback

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released a draft of the rules and targeted industry definitions under which the new Emerge business tax incentive program will be administered. Members of the public are encouraged to review the preliminary rules and industry definitions and provide feedback through one of three virtual Public Listening Sessions […]
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications Starting on April 8

Did you miss the national Shuttered Venue Operators Grant informational webinar on March 30 highlighting the application process for potential eligible entities? The webinar was recorded and you can view it here. For more information about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, visit www.sba.gov/svogrant.
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Outdoor Gathering Limits and Increased Capacity for Large Venues
On March 29, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234, which will increase outdoor gathering limits and increase capacity for seated events at large venues. The Order also clarifies indoor capacity limits for banquet halls and similar venues. “With the warmer weather approaching, we are taking the step to increase outdoor gathering limits to […]
NJ business community vents on COVID-19 restrictions during virtual town hall

On March 18, Greater Atlantic City Chamber president, Michael Chait and 12 other speakers from the education, retail, service, tourism and child care industries took part in the town hall, hosted by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, to call upon the state to come up with a more concise plan to reopen the […]
U.S. Air Force: F-35 is the ‘Cornerstone,’ ‘Core’ Airplane

Senior U.S. Air Force leaders recently reemphasized their support for the F-35, calling the 5th Generation fighter the “cornerstone” of the Air Force’s tactical capability. The remarks were intended to clarify recent erroneous media coverage claiming that the “Air Force has admitted the F-35 program has failed.” During a Feb. 25 news conference at the […]
Atlantic City Homebuyer Program Recap

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber joined with the Chelsea EDC and three other neighborhood EDCs (Ducktown, Midtown and Inlet) Wednesday, March 10, 2021 for a free Zoom webinar that introduced attendees to the homebuying process, making them aware of all the programs and financial incentives available to those who buy homes in Atlantic City. Representatives […]
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Indoor Businesses and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 230, which will increase indoor capacity limits for certain businesses and increase both the general indoor and outdoor gathering limit. “We believe we can confidently take these steps today as our COVID-19 metrics continue to trend in the right direction,” said Governor Murphy. “However, our mask mandate and COVID-19 […]