Legislation creating a Garden State Growth Zone (S2307) sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senators Chris Brown and Jeff Van Van Drew and an identical bill (A3676), sponsored by Assemblymen Mazzeo, Armato, and Giblin, originally...
We and the JAYCEES welcomed almost 100 members of the business community to the Steel Pier for a great evening of relationship building. We thank everyone who came out last night and the Steel Pier staff for being incredible hosts. The view from the Steel...
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber held its Annual Invitational Golf Classic presented by the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Friday, June 8 at the beautiful Pines Course at Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. 120 golfers enjoyed a picture perfect day! A special...
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has long been supportive of sports betting in Atlantic City. On September 26, 2011, President Joe Kelly testified in favor of sports betting before the State Senate. He stated, “We believe that legalized sports betting can be...
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver shared their optimism for Atlantic City during the 2018 Sate of the City at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Read more about their address by clicking on any of the links below: Press of...
On Monday, the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved legislation to provide tax incentives for development at Atlantic City International Airport and the nearby surrounding areas. Chamber President Joe Kelly provided testimony to the...
In December of 2016, The Press of Atlantic City reported that the poor air quality was partially responsible for the 177th Air National Guard base not getting the latest F-35 fighter jets. Apparently, our air quality is negatively impacted as the jet stream brings...
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 drilling exploration. In addition to banning drilling in state waters, the bipartisan...
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 minimum wage. This past week WHYY reported that the increase in minimum wage would be...
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...
