2018 Awards Banquet
Thank you again to all of the members, partners, businesses and volunteers who helped to make the 2018 Annual Awards Banquet an outstanding success! It was a wonderful evening as we celebrated and honored Lori Herndon, president and CEO of AtlantiCare, a member of Geisinger, as the 2018 Redenia Gilliam-Mosee Award Business Leader of the […]
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 […]
Greater Atlantic City Chamber and JAYCEES Summer Kickoff Mixer at The Steel Pier
We and the JAYCEES welcomed almost 100 members of the business community to the Steel Pier for a great evening of relationship building. We thank everyone who came out last night and the Steel Pier staff for being incredible hosts. The view from the Steel Pier and their new 227′ high observation wheel served as the […]
2018 Greater Atlantic City Chamber Annual Invitational Golf Classic presented by ShopRite LPGA Classic
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber held its Annual Invitational Golf Classic presented by the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Friday, June 8 at the beautiful Pines Course at Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. 120 golfers enjoyed a picture perfect day! A special thanks to our 2018 Golf Committee, Rodger Gottlieb, Janice Johnson, Julie Dods, and […]
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 […]
2018 State of the City
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver shared their optimism for Atlantic City during the 2018 Sate of the City at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Read more about their address by clicking on any of the links below: Press of Atlantic City SNJ Today Philly.com NJBiz
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation for Garden State Growth Zone at ACY
On Monday, the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation to provide tax incentives for development at Atlantic City International Airport and the nearby surrounding areas. Chamber President Joe Kelly provided testimony to the Committee, noting that this designation creates enormous potential for development of new aviation technology, job creation and much needed economic […]
F-35 fighter jet could provide economic boom to Atlantic County
In December of 2016, The Press of Atlantic City reported that the poor air quality was partially responsible for the 177th Air National Guard base not getting the latest F-35 fighter jets. Apparently, our air quality is negatively impacted as the jet stream brings emissions from Ohio and Pennsylvania. At that time, only two bases […]
Gov. Murphy signs bill prohibiting offshore drilling
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Friday that will prohibit offshore drilling in state waters, dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to open the East Coast to drilling exploration. In addition to banning drilling in state waters, the bipartisan legislation would prohibit the state Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits that […]