Atlantic, NJ, has the largest over-the-year June employment gain at 36.8%
From June 2020 to June 2021, employment increased in 339 of the 343 largest U.S. counties, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In June 2021, national employment increased to 144.0 million, a 6.7-percent increase over the year, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. Atlantic, NJ, had the […]
Senator Booker announced $10,349,444.00 of grant funding for the Atlantic City Corridor Revitalization & Safety Project
This grant funding is being awarded through US Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant program. This project will transform Atlantic Avenue, with upgrades including ADA compliant sidewalks, a lane reduction, and state of the art traffic signal equipment, among other improvements. These changes will make this main street area […]
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ADVANCES MAZZEO BILL TO PROMOTE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND HOME OWNERSHIP IN ATLANTIC CITY
Looking to attract new homeowners to Atlantic City, Assemblyman Vincent Mazzeo (D-Atlantic) sponsored a measure that would create tax credits for eligible developers planning to construct non-rental housing within the city. The legislation passed the Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee on Monday. The bill (A283) would create the “Atlantic City Growth Tax Credit Program,” […]
N.J. Chambers of Commerce Agree: The Business Community Can and Must Play a ‘Crucial Role’ in the COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and 36 local and regional chambers throughout the state are urging employers to host on-site vaccine clinics for their employees and their families. Further, the chambers of commerce themselves – all of which are members of the New Jersey Chamber Alliance – plan to host a series of pop-up […]
Event Recap: Resilient NJ Atlantic County Coastal Region (ACCR) Open House
The Atlantic County Coastal Region #ResilientNJ regional resilience and adaptation action plan virtual open house meetings were held on 6/15/2021. If you were not able to join us, please see links below to access recordings of the meetings (same presentation held in morning and evening). We are asking for your help in defining a vision […]
Event Recap: Rehabilitation of Homes in Atlantic City
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, ACDEVCO, along with Chelsea Economic Development Corporation, Ducktown Community Development Corporation, Midtown Revitalization and Uptown Community Development hosted a meeting on May 25 to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the rehabilitation of housing stock in Atlantic City. This event continued the conversation about available programs from a similar […]
Governor Murphy Lifts Major COVID-19 Restrictions, Moves Forward with Most Significant Reopening Steps to Date
With Key COVID-19 Benchmarks Achieved, Governor Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate, Removes Social Distancing Requirements and Gathering Limits Among Others Changes Effective in Two Phases – On Friday, May 28 and Friday, June 4 Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting major COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward with the state’s most significant […]
With COVID-19 Numbers Trending Decisively in the Right Direction, Governor Murphy Announces Additional Easing of Restrictions
Changes Include Removal of All Percentage Capacity Limits for Indoor and Outdoor Businesses, Lifting of Prohibition on Indoor Bar Seating, and Removal of Outdoor Gathering Limit Changes Effective in Two Phases – On Friday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 19 With COVID-19 numbers trending decisively in the right direction and New Jersey progressing toward its […]
National Restaurant Association Releases Guidance for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
The National Restaurant Association recently posted three new resources for restaurant owners completing grant applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). An updated FAQ document, reflecting the latest guidance we have received from the Small Business Administration. A new step-by-step guide to completing an RRF grant application. An archive of past webinars we have held with the SBA on the RRF. Yesterday, we hosted […]
NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line Travel Needs Survey
NJ TRANSIT is seeking input from existing and potential Atlantic City Line riders about their travel schedules, to determine if train schedules can be changed to better meet their needs. NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line Travel Needs Survey Connecting Philadelphia and Atlantic City, NJ TRANSIT’s Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL) provides important commuter rail […]