SENATE COMMITTEE ACTS ON SWEENEY-SINGLETON BILL TO UPGRADE WATER & VENTILATION SYSTEMS
A Senate committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that would help schools and small businesses in New Jersey upgrade their water and ventilation systems to better protect the health of students, educators, customers and workers. The bill, S3033, would establish the School & Small Business Energy […]
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders Today and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am ET. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 […]
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January […]
Governor Murphy Signs Historic Economic Recovery Legislation
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law the landmark New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, which will provide economic support for small businesses, while propelling New Jersey’s economic recovery and growth for much of the next decade. “These programs are the product of nearly three years of hard work, during which we received input […]
NJEDA Extends PPE Access Program Deadline to December 17, 2020
In response to significant demand for support through the program, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that the deadline for companies to receive nearly 70 percent discounts on purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) through the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program has been extended one week to Thursday, December 17th, 2020. To […]
Free pop-up COVID-19 testing sites available in Atlantic County
State and local leaders are collaborating to stand up multiple sites in several hotspot areas. Testing is free. Insurance is requested but not required. Do not eat or drink 30 minutes before testing. The following are the locations, dates, and times for free testing in Atlantic County: Stockton University Residential Complex, 3701 Boardwalk, Atlantic City […]
New Jersey Business Coalition Pens Letter to State Congressional Delegation: “COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES REMAINS CRUCIAL”
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a pround member of the New Jersey Business Coalition. The coalition, led by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association,is comprised of dozens of major business and nonprofit associations representing employers that provide millions of jobs in New Jersey. The coalition continues to put forth recommendations for a COVID-19 […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Lowering Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 196, which lowers indoor and outdoor gathering limits. Effective Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 a.m., the indoor gathering limit will decrease from 25 to 10 people. The outdoor gathering limit will decrease from 500 people to 150 people, effective Monday, November 23 at 6:00 a.m. “As we have […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Municipalities and Counties to Impose Additional Restrictions on the Hours of Operation of Non-Essential Businesses after 8:00 p.m.
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 195, which permits municipalities and counties to impose additional restrictions on the hours of operation of non-essential retail businesses, food and beverage establishments, and recreation and entertainment businesses after 8:00 p.m. The Order prohibits municipalities and counties from imposing restrictions that prevent dining establishments from arranging for […]
Governor Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 194, which includes new COVID-19 mitigation measures. The measures include restrictions on seating and hours for restaurants, bars, clubs, and lounges, and prohibition of interstate indoor K-12 and youth sports. “As cases of COVID-19 increase across the country and in our state, we must take all measures […]