Area organizations partner on a small business development workshop
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and Stockton Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) will host a small business development workshop on Thursday, February 20 at Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room in Stockton University Atlantic City Academic Center from noon to 2 PM. The collection of speakers and organizations will provide guidance […]
After closure of Atlantic City casinos, legalization of sports betting provides hope
Sports betting has provided a major boost to Atlantic City and New Jersey’s economy. Watch this interview with Casino Association of New Jersey President Steve Callender and Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait about the positive impact sports betting is having on the resort destination. Read More and watch video.
Approval of Airport Garden State Growth Zone is “huge win” for our region
Statement from Greater Atlantic City Chamber The Greater Atlantic City Chamber today issued the following statement thanking Governor Phil Murphy and the entire Legislative Body for approving of A3676/S2307, which will provide for increased investment and business expansion for aviation-related industries centered on the William J. Hughes Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center and the Atlantic […]
HOFFMAN’S EXTERMINATING OPENS NEW OFFICE
Hoffman’s Exterminating is proud to announce the opening of its third office. Northfield, NJ joins Malvern, PA and Mantua, NJ branches and will serve the shore area including Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May Counties. “We’re extremely excited about our new office and the new jobs it will bring to the area. We believe we are […]
Taxing Job Creators is Not the Way to Fix New Jersey’s Fiscal Woes
This Op-Ed was signed by the heads of nine business associations in the state. The list or organizations can be found at the bottom. It was released by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association to several outlets. New Jersey is entering a budget showdown for yet another year. And while the Legislature and Governor […]
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 […]
Game On for Sports Betting!
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has long been supportive of sports betting in Atlantic City. On September 26, 2011, President Joe Kelly testified in favor of sports betting before the State Senate. He stated, “We believe that legalized sports betting can be an exceptionally valuable tool in helping the casino industry in Atlantic City reinvigorate […]
Chamber Opposes Offshore Drilling
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, along with other business and environmental organizations, has consistently opposed any kind of offshore oil exploration. As a region that relies heavily on the condition of its beaches and waterways for its lifeblood as a tourism destination and where many commercial and recreational member businesses derive their economic livelihood, we can […]
“Quick Draw”. . .lottery or gaming?
In July of 2017 (NJ Lottery Press Release), New Jersey Lottery launched a keno-style game to be placed in hundreds of locations across the state. The game, Quick Draw, is made available to bars, restaurants, bowling alleys, and other public spaces where people gather for extended periods of time to socialize. A single play can […]
Assembly Candidate Vince Sera Guest Speaker at Chamber Meeting
Last week, Assembly Candidate Vince Sera was the guest speaker at the Advocacy Committee Chamber meeting. He talked about his prior experience as a legislative aide and his current role as a Brigantine council person. Sera also discussed the key issues facing our area and responded to questions from committee members.