• Harrah's Entertainment and the UAW

  The Chamber recently sent a letter to the editor of The Press of Atlantic City commenting on the UAW’s labor dispute with Harrah’s Entertainment…specifically the UAW’s tactic of encouraging Bally’s and Caesars customers to stay away from Atlantic City. To read the letter, click here.

• AC Air Show Economic Impact Study

  Evidence suggests that last month’s Atlantic City Air Show, "Thunder Over the Boardwalk," was not just an overwhelming artistic and spectator success, but a huge win for business also. Based on a study conducted by the Center for Regional Business Research at Atlantic Cape Community College, the 2008 Airshow resulted in an estimated $56.6 million in overall regional economic activity, which translates into the creation of 619 regional jobs and $16.3 million in earnings. Read more

• CRDA Funds Projects

  The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) recently approved a series of measures that will result in more than $33 million worth of investment in the New Jersey economy. This comes on the heels of a $1.69 million CRDA commitment to help fund the NextGen Aviation and Research Technology Park. Read more

• Healthcare Reform

  It is no secret that members of Congress are trying to reform the country's health care system to lower costs and insure more people. The President wants to have these changes in place by the end of the year. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently weighed in on the issue. They believe health care reform is necessary, and there are several proposals the Board supports- while others it vehemently opposes. Click here to learn more about the issue, and to communicate with our representatives the importance of carefully considering the concerns of the state’s business community.

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News and Views

• Precision, Coordination at Air Show Isn't Just Taking Place in the Air

  Chamber President Joe Kelly authored a guest column that appeared in the August 27 edition of The Press of Atlantic City. The topic was the cooperation among many groups, organizations and agencies that makes it possible to stage what has become one of the largest and most successful air shows in the nation...and the lessons that ought to be learned from that cooperative effort. Read more

• Q&A with Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis

  Despite the economic downturn, one bright light remains on the Atlantic City horizon: the $1 billion Revel Entertainment resort. Though most major projects in Atlantic City (and Las Vegas) have been put on hold or canceled outright, Revel continues to build, even though it has yet to receive its full complement of financing. Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis has had to grapple with these changing times. DeSanctis recently spoke with Casino Connection Publisher Roger Gros. Read more

• Federal Stimulus Money in Region Totals $170 Million

  The Press of Atlantic City recently reported on how the $170 million in federal stimulus money earmarked for southeastern New Jersey is being allocated. Read more

• The Time Is Now

  In his monthly column for Casino Connection magazine, Casino Association of NJ President Joseph Corbo offered his insight on how the industry can weather the current economic storm and best position itself for long-term growth and success. Read more