Apr 25, 2018 | Advocacy, Business News, Chamber News
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...Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, along with other business and environmental organizations, has consistently opposed any kind of offshore oil exploration. As a region that relies heavily on the condition of its beaches and waterways for its lifeblood as a tourism...Mar 27, 2018 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
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 available to bars, restaurants, bowling alleys, and other public spaces where people gather...Mar 21, 2018 | Advocacy, Business News, Chamber News, Do Business
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...Mar 21, 2018 | Advocacy, Business News, Chamber News
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...Jan 10, 2018 | Advocacy, Chamber News
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...Nov 1, 2017 | Advocacy, Business News
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 proposed expansion of an existing tax incentive program to benefit Atlantic City and Atlantic...Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week, Assembly Candidate Vince Sera was the guest speaker at the Advocacy Committee Chamber meeting. He talked about his prior experience as a legislative aide and his current role as a Brigantine council person. Sera also discussed the key issues facing our area...Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
While the “No North Jersey Casinos Coalition” proved successful back in November, there continues to be discussion on expanded gaming, particularly in North Jersey. On Monday, 8/7/17, The Greater Atlantic City Chamber was asked to sign a formal letter...
