169 Opportunity Zones approved in NJ
On April 10, The United States Department of Treasury approved Governor Phil Murphy’s recommended designations for Opportunity Zones throughout the Garden State. Five of the 169 sites are in Atlantic County. They are as follows: Atlantic City, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and Somers Point. The Opportunity Zone Program is designed to drive […]
Will a vote for North Jersey gaming be on the November ballot?
In November of 2016, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly rejected a plan to allow two casinos to be built in North Jersey in an effort to regain some of the gaming market it has lost over the last few years to neighboring states. NJ.com reported that more than 80 percent of the state’s voters cast ballots against the […]
Attracting new businesses to Atlantic City International Airport Remains a Top Chamber Priority
A new bill (A3676/S2307) was introduced in early March concerning tax incentives designed to create a “Garden State Growth Zone (GSGZ)” at Atlantic City Airport. The bill is inresponse to former Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to veto a previous bill (Press of Atlantic City). This revised bill, sponsored by our local State Assemblymen Mazzeo and […]
Sports Gaming in NJ is a Good Bet
The Supreme Court appears to be poised to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a 25-year federal law that bans states from authorizing or licensing sports betting. On March 3 ESPN.com published an article, The odds of legalized sports betting: New Jersey vs. the leagues, which you may find of interest. The […]
S2872/A4510 UPDATE – LEGISLATION MOVES TO GOVERNOR’S DESK FOR SIGNATURE
As you know for a year, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber has been working to expand a tax incentive program to benefit Atlantic City, Atlantic County, and other parts of the state. As a result, State Senate Bill S2872 (Assembly version A4510) was introduced in January 2017 to expand the NJEDA-administered Grow NJ program to […]
Chamber President Honored For 20 Years of Leadership
At the February Board of Directors meeting, Chamber President Joe Kelly was honored with a commemorative gift celebrating his 20 years of Chamber leadership. The Board of Directors and Chamber Staff thank Joe for his hard work and dedication to the leadership of this organization.
Dock’s Oyster House Networking Mixer
Thank you to the 100 + members & soon-to-be members for attending our networking mixer at Dock’s Oyster House! We look forward to seeing you at the Atlantic City Airshow on August 17. EVENT DETAILS: Home https://www.facebook.com/AirshowAC/ CLICK HERE for more pictures.
Chamber Pushes for Action in Trenton
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has sent the following letter on May 12, 2016. The position of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce on Atlantic City’s fiscal stabilization is well documented and has remained consistent for a long period of time. We have expressed our concerns about Atlantic City’s finances (our first fiscal study […]
Members Meet & Eat at The Palm
Thanks to everyone who attended our networking lunch at The Palm! ServPro of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton was a great sponsor/presenter. Check out today’s HOT DEALS from The Palm (and more)… http://business.acchamber.com/hotdeals/ [button url=”https://www.facebook.com/ACChamber/posts/10154239537488969″ color=”orange” size=”medium”]PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK[/button
2016 Business Showcase Draws Big Crowd
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is hosted the 2016 Business Showcase presented by South Jersey Industries this evening at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ. The showcase was held in conjunction with the Chamber’s monthly business networking mixer with FREE admission to the public and local professionals. [button url=”https://www.facebook.com/ACChamber/posts/10154108494088969″ color=”orange” size=”medium”]Photos on Facebook[/button] [button […]