Greater Atlantic City Chamber

Greater Atlantic City Chamber e-Voice

November 2009

September Updates / What's New		Upcoming Events
Chairman's Message In the early 1970’s a group of business, civic, political and religious leaders came together to help save what was left of Atlantic City at that time. The circumstances had become so dire that a news headline about the demise of Atlantic City read “The Last One out of Town, Please Turnout the Lights.” Fortunately for all of us, these individuals came together for a common goal and, through their efforts, were able to establish the first legalized gaming jurisdiction in the United States outside of Nevada. This silver bullet saved a city and transformed the landscape of the entire State of New Jersey. It also provided elevated New Jersey on the national stage and was the catalyst for unprecedented economic growth and success for the region and the state. Read more. > Business Advocacy The Chamber serves as the voice of the business community with elected officials and other governmental and public sector individuals and agencies at the local, county and state levels. Our business advocacy efforts are designed to foster a stable, predictable and sustainable climate for businesses in our region. We believe public policy should serve the needs and interests of the public, without acting as a deterrent to economic growth and development. Read more about recent items in the news relating to our on-going advocacy efforts.		Business After Hours Networking Mixers, Tuesdays, 5-7pm 12/8/09 - Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Atlantic City, NJ (Before the Mixer, Enjoy Shopping at the Walk 2:00 –5:00pm! Read more.) 1/12/10 - Tre Figlio, 500 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, NJ More Upcoming Events: 12/9/09 - Mainlander of the Year Awards Dinner Honoring Gary Hill, MBCA Cost: $95 12/10/09 - GACC Business Advocacy Committee Health Care Reform Panel Discussion Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-members 3/19/10 - Jersey Shorecast at the The Richard Stockton College of NJ, William J. Hughes Center Chamber Discount Program Take advantage of member-exclusive discounts on products and services you can use every day! Read more >

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber Event Photos
Then Gubernatorial Candidate, and now Governor-Elect Chris Christie visits Chamber Members September at the Seaview Dolce Hotel in Galloway, NJ! The Senior Expo Presented by AtlantiCare on 10/8/09 offered attendees a chance to visit with area businesses and service providers. More Senior Expo Photos > Everyone enjoyed a Fall gathering at the Business After-Hours Mixer October 13, 2009, at Megan’s Good Grub & Pub in Atlantic City. More October Mixer Photos > The October Business Networking Luncheon October 28, 2009 at Cousin Mario's in Mays Landing was well attended! More October Luncheon photos > The 10/22 Atlantic City Hospitality Trade Show – Presented by Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law – was a big hit! Photos By John Dimaio, John Dimaio Photography www.johndimaiophotography.com More trade show photos >

Member News
Stockton’s Small Business Development Center Director Honored as New Jersey “State Star” by National Organization Joe Molineaux, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Stockton,has been recognized as the 2009 State Star for New Jersey by the National Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC). Read more. > Atlantic City Convention Center Receives Grant for Wind Turbine to Supplement Energy Needs The Atlantic City Convention Center received a $1.5 million grant from the State of New Jersey for construction of a single wind turbine to provide power to the facility. Read more.> Blue Heron Pines Golf Club Listed Among Top U.S. Golf Courses Blue Heron Pines Golf Club has been recognized among the 50 best public golf facilities in the country in the second annual Golf World “Readers’ Choice Awards.” Read more.> Atlantic Cape Community College Is Offering Basic Skills Training Classes Atlantic Cape Community College, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is offering Basic Skills Training classes at no charge to all private-sector and non-profit employers in New Jersey. However, employees taking the classes must be paid at their regular hourly rate while in training. The Basic Skills Training classes are provided by a project funded by a literacy grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJLWD) and are a cooperative partnership of the NJLWD, the NJ Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and the NJ Community College Workforce Consortium (NJCCWC). To view the schedule of upcoming classes and to register for a class, please visit www.atlantic.edu/njbia

Member Development
View New Members! Keep Your Member Profile Current To update your profile, visit www.acchamber.com, and click the "Members Only" link on the left and log on; then go to "Update Your Contact Information" to update your profile. For further assistance, please contact the Chamber at info@acchamber.com or 609-345-4524. To retrieve your website user name and password, just click the link on our website’s log on page that reads "Click here for personal login information", type in your e-mail address and your user name and password will be e-mailed to you.