On Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The South Shore Summit, hosted by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber and the Cape May County Chamber brough together business leaders, elected officials, and regional stakeholders for a timely, research-driven discussion on what is at stake for Atlantic and Cape May Counties and the path forward for our region. Proposed North Jersey gaming expansion and a new Meadowlands convention center would reshape South Jersey’s economy.
A special thank you to Dr. Max Slusher and the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) for their outstanding work in providing the research, data, and insights that help inform regional priorities, drive meaningful conversations, and strengthen our collective voice. Louis Belasco, Executive Director, Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority shared data about the potential impact to the Wildwood Convention Center and the convention business in South Jersey.
Thank you to our Moderator Brian Tyrell, Faculty Director, Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming Hospitality and Tourism and our distinguised panel.
- Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr., Legislative District 1
- Assemblyman Donald A. Guardian, Legislative District 2
- Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan, Legislative District 2
- Gary Musich, President & CEO, Visit Atlantic City
- Diane F. Wieland, Director, Cape May County Department of Tourism
- George Goldhoff, President, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino NJ, Casino Association of NJ
- Will Hanson, Planning Director, Cape May County Planning
