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Senators O’Scanlon, Testsa introduce plan to rescue Rescue Floundering Employers – Seek to Appropriate $100M of Federal CARES Funding to NJEDA for Small Business Grants and Loans
To provide crucial aid to businesses suffering after three months of strangling COVID restrictions, Senator Declan O'Scanlon and Senator Michael Testa will introduce an act to...
Governor Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 150, permitting outdoor dining starting on Monday, June 15th, with an accompanying Executive Directive from the New Jersey...
Applications for $45 Million NJEDA Grant Program to Open June 9, 2020
Applications will be available in English and Spanish with translation services available for ten other common languages. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)...
Greater Atlantic City Chamber Pens Letter to Urge Governor Murphy to Reopen Atlantic County
May 28, 2020 The Honorable Phil Murphy Governor of New Jersey Office of the Governor PO Box 001 Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear Governor Murphy: On behalf of the Greater Atlantic City...
Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery on June 15th
Outdoor Dining and Indoor, Non-Essential Retail Allowed as of June 15th Hair Salons and Barber Shops May Reopen on June 22nd As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road...
Majority Leader Greenwald: Atlantic City is Running Out of Time – Opinion appearing in the New Jersey Globe
While the coronavirus has been a brutal test to our resilience, the silver lining is that we are not alone in this fight. By the time New Jersey received its first positive case...
SENATE REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR TO PROVIDE CLARITY & ACTION TO REOPEN MORE OF NJ
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent the following letter to Governor Phil Murphy calling for clarity and action to reopen more of New Jersey: May 27, 2020...
Federal Reserve Bank Provides Additional Main Street Lending Program Information and Webinars
The Main Street Lending Program is designed to provide support to medium-sized and small businesses and their employees across the U.S. during the current period of financial...
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and...
SURVEY SAYS 89% OF ATLANTIC COUNTY BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Atlantic County’s largest organization of citizens and businesspeople, has released the results of its initial COVID-19 Atlantic County...
Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible and Strategic Restart of New Jersey’s Economy
As part of his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today unveiled a multi-stage approach to execute a responsible and...
Strategic Policy Group Created For Reopening Atlantic City After COVID-19 Crisis
Mayor Marty Small announced the creation of a Strategic Policy Group that will spearhead the city’s efforts to prepare the destination for reopening and recovery. Their work will...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Reopen Charter Fishing and Watercraft Rental Businesses
On Saturday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 146, which allows charter fishing services and for-hire vessel activities, as well as watercraft rental businesses,...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Elective Surgeries and Invasive Procedures to Resume on May 26
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 145, allowing elective surgeries and invasive procedures, both medical and dental, to resume on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00 a.m....
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Certain License and Permit Holders for Takeout and Delivery
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A3966), authorizing the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holders of certain retail consumption licenses and...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Beaches, Boardwalks, Lakes, and Lakeshores to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 143, allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores to remain open with social distancing measures in place. The Order...
Both Houses Approve Bipartisan Bill Extending Permits on Already-Approved Government and Private Projects
Legislation that would extend the duration of existing permit approvals from state, county and municipal agencies for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency was approved by the...
Hospitality Industry Legislation Moves to Governor Murphy’s Desk
On Thursday, May 14, three bills passed both houses and now move to Governor Murphy's desk for his signature. They are as follows S2371/A3959: Of the federal funding allocated...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Resumption of Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars
As part of New Jersey’s Road Back, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 142, permitting the resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at...
Shore Medical Center and Cape Regional Medical Center, along with other hospitals left out of recent COVID-19 funding
Heeding to the directives of the Federal and State governments, hospitals across the country discontinued elective surgeries and all other non-emergent services in mid-March. The...
PASCALE SYKES FOUNDATION AND NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY CAPITAL EXPAND THRIVE SOUTH JERSEY INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Pascale Sykes Foundation and New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) announced the expansion of the THRIVE South Jersey Initiative (THRIVE) to meet the immediate needs of small...
With Over $100 Billion in PPP Funds Still Available, SBA Encourages NJ Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Apply
With billions of dollars in potentially forgivable Payroll Protection Program (PPP) capital still available to small businesses and nonprofits, the U.S. Small Business...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey
05/06/2020 Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 138 which extends the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103 and...
Joint Statement by Administrator Jovita Carranza and Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the Success of the Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin today issued the following statement on the success of the...
