Chamber pens letter to Legislators Opposing the Minimum Wage Increase to $15
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber today sent a letter to area State Legislators in opposition of the $15 minimum wage increase. We are concerned that this increase will negatively impact the business climate. Our apprehension is that businesses will be forced to reduce staff, hours, and benefits. The proposed increase has the potential to harm […]
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 […]
Nominate a Business or Individual for a Business Excellence Award
Do you know an individual or business who goes above and beyond for our community? Now is the time to recognize everything they do for us. You can make nominations in as many categories as you wish. Nominations are open from now until January 4, 2019. A judging panel, comprised of Chamber members, will review […]
Garden State Growth Zone Legislation for AC airport passes, will head to governor
Legislation creating a Garden State Growth Zone (S2307) sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senators Chris Brown and Jeff Van Van Drew and an identical bill (A3676), sponsored by Assemblymen Mazzeo, Armato, and Giblin, originally conceived by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, was approved by the State Senate and Assembly yesterday. The bill now heads to the […]
2018 State of the City
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver shared their optimism for Atlantic City during the 2018 Sate of the City at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Read more about their address by clicking on any of the links below: Press of Atlantic City SNJ Today Philly.com NJBiz
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation for Garden State Growth Zone at ACY
On Monday, the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation to provide tax incentives for development at Atlantic City International Airport and the nearby surrounding areas. Chamber President Joe Kelly provided testimony to the Committee, noting that this designation creates enormous potential for development of new aviation technology, job creation and much needed economic […]
F-35 fighter jet could provide economic boom to Atlantic County
In December of 2016, The Press of Atlantic City reported that the poor air quality was partially responsible for the 177th Air National Guard base not getting the latest F-35 fighter jets. Apparently, our air quality is negatively impacted as the jet stream brings emissions from Ohio and Pennsylvania. At that time, only two bases […]
Gov. Murphy signs bill prohibiting offshore drilling
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Friday that will prohibit offshore drilling in state waters, dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to open the East Coast to drilling exploration. In addition to banning drilling in state waters, the bipartisan legislation would prohibit the state Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits that […]
Minimum wage increase gaining steam
Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his plan for a minimum wage hike during his 2019 Budget Address. Murphy touched on the state’s cost of living and the need for a $15 an hour minimum wage. This past week WHYY reported that the increase in minimum wage would be devastating. NJ.com has reported that Senate President Stephen […]
169 Opportunity Zones approved in NJ
On April 10, The United States Department of Treasury approved Governor Phil Murphy’s recommended designations for Opportunity Zones throughout the Garden State. Five of the 169 sites are in Atlantic County. They are as follows: Atlantic City, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and Somers Point. The Opportunity Zone Program is designed to drive […]