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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...
Minimum wage increase gaining steam
Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his plan for a minimum wage hike during his 2019 Budget Address. Murphy touched on the state’s cost of living and the need for a $15 an hour...
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...
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...
“Quick Draw”. . .lottery or gaming?
In July of 2017 (NJ Lottery Press Release), New Jersey Lottery launched a keno-style game to be placed in hundreds of locations across the state. The game, Quick Draw, is made...
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...
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...
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...
Business Groups Support Senate Bill S2872
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber’s Economic Development Committee is spearheading an effort to help grow and diversify the area economy. As part of that effort, the Chamber...
Legislative Candidates Bell, Mazzeo, Armato Answer Chamber Questions
On September 6, 2017, The Chamber's Business Advocacy Committee hosted state legislative candidates Colin Bell, Vince Mazzeo and John Armato at its regular monthly meeting. The...
Bill S2369 Formally Supported by Greater Atlantic City Chamber
This bill would limit application of DEP rules concerning shellfish habitat for certain dredging projects. Historically, it is extremely difficult for marinas to get new DEP...
Chamber Statement on Offshore Oil Exploration
“President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late April that will open up the Atlantic and Arctic oceans for potential drilling. The order allows interior secretary Ryan...
Chamber Board briefed on Atlantic County Workforce Development plans
The April Board of Directors Meeting welcomed the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board's Executive Director, Rhonda Lowery. Executive Director Lowery briefed the...
Chamber in Trenton for Senate Budget Committee Meeting
The Chamber is in Trenton today at the Senate Budget Committee. Issues for the committee today are state pension and transportation spending.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Testimony Against North Jersey Gaming
Greater Atlantic City Chamber President, Joe Kelly, was in Trenton today to testify against gaming expansion beyond Atlantic City. He was joined by several local business members...
Chamber Offers Statement on Atlantic City Recovery
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber issues the following statement in response to the stalled legislation relating to Atlantic City’s recovery: "The Greater Atlantic City Chamber...
Chamber Honors the D’Amato Family
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted its annual John G. FitzPatrick Community Leadership Award program at Seaview Hotel & Golf Club on Wednesday. The D'Amato Family,...
VIDEO: Chamber & Members Testify in Trenton
Owner of Ducktown Tavern & Liquors, John Exadaktilos (pictured: left), was one of the local business owners that joined our Chair, Mitch Zitomer (pictured: right), President...
Greater AC Chamber Launches Business Action Center
Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:25 am MARTIN DeANGELIS, Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is trying to mount pressure from its...
