Senate Budget and Appropriations Testimony
Chamber President Joe Kelly is back in Trenton today testifying before Senate Budget and Appropriations to oppose the resolution that would authorize two casinos outside Atlantic City.
Update: Senate Concurrent Resolution 185
Pictured above: Chamber President Joe Kelly is working the halls of the statehouse on the last day of current legislative session. The chamber has worked tirelessly to advocate for issues important to its members, in particular, the opposition of expanding casinos outside of Atlantic City. As you know, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber has long […]
Assembly Judiciary Committee Hearing on Gaming Expansion
The Chamber’s Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, Bob Marshall, is in Trenton today for the Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on a gaming expansion bill. We will continue the fight to oppose casino gaming expansion in North Jersey.
Chamber President Testifies on North Jersey Casino Proposals
On December 17, the New Jersey Assembly and Senate approved separate resolutions on the issue of expanding gambling into Northern New Jersey The Senate resolution would provide for two casinos outside a 72 mile radius of Atlantic city, and tax revenues generated by these casinos would be shared between Atlantic city for economic development, senior […]
Greater AC Chamber Opposes North Jersey Casinos
To the Members of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber: The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has sent a letter to state legislators opposing Senate Concurrent Resolution SCR-185: Proposed constitutional amendment to authorize Legislature to permit by law establishment and operation of casinos in North Jersey. A copy of this letter has been Emailed to each active Chamber member […]
Holiday Meet & Eat at Blue Heron Pines
Season’s Eatings! Local professionals got into the holiday spirit Wednesday afternoon for a Meet & Eat Holiday Lunch at Blue Heron Pines. [button url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153886047883969.1073741893.397667543968&type=3″ color=”orange” size=”medium”]View Photos on Facebook[/button]
Chamber Announces 2016 Atlantic City Airshow Date
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (December 10, 2015) – Now celebrating its 14th year, the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow will return to the skies above the beautiful free beaches and Boardwalk in Atlantic City on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. GEICO will return as the presenting sponsor of next year’s event, as announced by Greater Atlantic City Chamber […]
Local Employers Gather for Healthcare Forum
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted “Navigating A Changing HealthCare Environment: What Employers Need To Know,” a healthcare forum Wednesday, December 9 at Tropicana Casino & Resort in collaboration with AtlantiCare, a member of Geisinger Health System. Cathleen D. Bennett, acting commissioner, New Jersey Department of Health, gave a keynote presentation about the changing healthcare landscape. […]
2015 Business Advocacy Highlights
Executing A Business Focused Advocacy Agenda In 2015, business advocacy efforts by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber are focused on and aligned with the Chamber’s support for: [list type=”ul” style=”5″]Improving Atlantic City’s and Atlantic County’s investment climate and business competitiveness^Advocating for improved efficiency and cost of services by public sector entities^Working to attract new businesses […]
Ribbon Cutting at Cricket Wireless in AC
The Chamber was happy to join the team at Cricket Wireless in Atlantic City on Friday to cut the ribbon to their newly-renovated store. View event photos on Facebook. Cricket Wireless invites the Atlantic City community to come visit its redesigned retail store that simplifies the consumer wireless shopping experience. When customers visit the Cricket […]