President Trump signs coronavirus aid bill. What does it mean?
President Trump signed off on a more than $100 billion coronavirus aid package on Wednesday, March 18. Lawmakers are already working on another stimulus effort in response to the widening outbreak in the country. The approved bill, as reported by The Hill, bolsters unemployment insurance and guarantees free diagnostic testing for the coronavirus. It also […]
Facebook Announces Coronavirus Small Business Grants Program
Social Media Today reported that Facebook has this week announced a new $100 million grants program to assist 30,000 Small Business, in 30 nations, supporting the communities in which Facebook and its teams operate. As explained by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg: “Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and many of the people who […]
NJ Assembly passes coronavirus bills to help workers who will lose wages, school kids
The New Jersey Assembly passed a wide-ranging package of bipartisan bills Monday in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak to assist the people, schools, businesses and local governments in the state grappling with the medical and financial impacts of the public health crisis. The more than two dozen measures, which quickly went through two committees […]
Greater Atlantic City Chamber releases RFP for Public Relation and Marketing Services for the Atlantic City Airshow
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber seeks to contract with a firm to develop and manage a public relations and marketing campaign for the Atlantic City Airshow, A Salute to Those Who Serve. The Atlantic City Airshow is on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Read the RFP here:  Airshow RFP
Bill Supporting NJ’s Candidacy for Federal Award of F-35 Jets at Atlantic City Air Base Unanimously Passes Full Assembly
In order to advance New Jersey’s candidacy as a location for the United States Air Force to deploy its F-35 Joint Strike fighter jets, three Assembly Democrats have sponsored legislation that would facilitate air quality studies at the 177th Air National Guard base in Atlantic City International Airport. The bill (A-270), sponsored by Assemblymen John Armato, […]
Joe Kelly received a retirement party from the Greater Atlantic City Chamber
The steady stream of well wishers from the worlds of business and politics that came to the retirement party for Joe Kelly, president of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, showed how much people appreciated his 23 years of service. Read More from the Press of Atlantic City. Were you SEEN by The Press of Atlantic […]
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 […]
F-35 Coalition Begins
On January 28, Greater Atlantic City Chamber Board members met with 28 business and community leaders to discuss the creation of a state-wide coalition in support for bringing the F-35 to New Jersey. Specifically, bring them to the 177th Fighter Wing. The F-35 belongs at the 177th Fighter Wing in Atlantic County New Jersey because […]
Atlantic City casinos execs say increased air service would make ‘big difference’
Besides safer and cleaner surroundings, add easier and broader access to the wish list of things the city’s top casino executives want for the seaside resort. Several of Atlantic City’s top casino executives said increasing visitation and convention business through more convenient and reliable transpiration options, specifically air travel, is an important component for […]
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. Â