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BOEM issues Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Ocean Wind
Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced several exciting initiatives related to the expansion the offshore wind industry. As part of this announcement, the Bureau...
NJEDA Releases Emerge Program Preliminary Rules for Public Feedback
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released a draft of the rules and targeted industry definitions under which the new Emerge business tax incentive...
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications Starting on April 8
Did you miss the national Shuttered Venue Operators Grant informational webinar on March 30 highlighting the application process for potential eligible entities? The webinar was...
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Outdoor Gathering Limits and Increased Capacity for Large Venues
On March 29, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234, which will increase outdoor gathering limits and increase capacity for seated events at large venues. The Order...
NJ business community vents on COVID-19 restrictions during virtual town hall
On March 18, Greater Atlantic City Chamber president, Michael Chait and 12 other speakers from the education, retail, service, tourism and child care industries took part in the...
U.S. Air Force: F-35 is the ‘Cornerstone,’ ‘Core’ Airplane
Senior U.S. Air Force leaders recently reemphasized their support for the F-35, calling the 5th Generation fighter the “cornerstone” of the Air Force’s tactical capability. The...
Atlantic City Homebuyer Program Recap
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber joined with the Chelsea EDC and three other neighborhood EDCs (Ducktown, Midtown and Inlet) Wednesday, March 10, 2021 for a free Zoom webinar...
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Indoor Businesses and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 230, which will increase indoor capacity limits for certain businesses and increase both the general indoor and outdoor...
New Jersey Chamber Alliance provides feedback on NJ Fiscal Year 2020 budget to NJ Legislators
On March 8, your Greater Atlantic City Chamber joined the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Chamber Alliance penned a letter to NJ State Legislators to...
Pending NJ DEP regulations can devalue land and stymie development
Yesterday, your Greater Atlantic City Chamber sent a letter to New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver and additional state and local elected officials expressing concerns...
Coalition Seeks Specific Benchmarks for Further Reopening of NJ Businesses
As businesses continue to suffer economically from COVID-19 related operating restrictions, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber joined the NJBIA and the New Jersey Business...
Governor Murphy Expands Small Business Lease Assistance Grant Program by $5 Million
Governor Phil Murphy today announced an additional $5 million has been allocated to the Small Business Lease - Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP), which allows...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Raising Indoor Capacity Limits from 25 Percent to 35 Percent for Certain Businesses
On February 3, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 219, which increases indoor capacity limits from 25 percent to 35 percent for several businesses, including...
New Jersey Business Coalition Urges for State and Federal Support
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber as a member of the New Jersey Business Coalition, along with dozens of leaders of major business associations, penned two letters this week...
NJEDA Announces $10 Million Second Phase of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced it will open pre-registration for Phase 2 of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program at 9:00...
GOPAL, SWEENEY BILL TO ALLOW COUNTY-BASED PLANS FOR COVID-19 RE-OPENINGS PASSES COMMITTEE
In response to statewide guidelines requiring businesses to close or reduce operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate Commerce Committee today advanced legislation...
Ørsted Pro-NJ Grantor Trust launches with expressions of interest accepted beginning February 1
Today, the Trustees of Ørsted’s Pro-NJ Grantor Trust Fund announced details of the fund and the process to apply. The $15 million fund was established by Ørsted following the...
Additional PPP Guidance and Resources: How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts for First Draw
SBA, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has recently released additional PPP guidance and resources: How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts for First Draw PPP Loans and...
SENATE COMMITTEE ACTS ON SWEENEY-SINGLETON BILL TO UPGRADE WATER & VENTILATION SYSTEMS
A Senate committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that would help schools and small businesses in New Jersey upgrade...
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders Today and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders...
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of...
Governor Murphy Signs Historic Economic Recovery Legislation
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law the landmark New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, which will provide economic support for small businesses, while propelling New...
Two New Tax Laws That Will Impact NJ Amid COVID-19 Crisis In 2021
Governor Murphy has signed several bills into law that take effect in 2021 and may provide a boost to New Jersey as the economy continues to suffer amid the COVID crisis. As...
NJEDA Extends PPE Access Program Deadline to December 17, 2020
In response to significant demand for support through the program, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that the deadline for companies to...
