The Arc of Atlantic County to Partner with NJ Department of Labor for Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals with Disabilities
The Arc of Atlantic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, and The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will host a Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals living with Disabilities who are seeking full and part-time employment positions. The event will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, […]
New protections for temporary workers
A major upgrade of legal protections for an estimated 130,000 temporary workers in New Jersey will go into effect later this year after Gov. Phil Murphy formally enacted a “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights” on Monday. Worker advocates are cheering Murphy’s action, saying it puts New Jersey at the top of a list of states […]
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 dredging permits. The South Jersey coastal areas rely heavily on tourism-related economic activity. Boating and marine commerce are a significant part of that activity. Passage of this bill would […]
Chamber Voices Opposition to Expanding Gaming in New Jersey
The following statement was issued to the media and public officials on behalf of the Chamber and its Business Advocacy committee… [tabbed_content title=”Position Statement+TITLE+Chamber Analysis Highlights” type=”tabs-style-2″ targets=””]Atlantic County business leaders today reiterated their longstanding opposition to the expansion of gaming outside Atlantic City, noting that it is bad public policy to attempt to reallocate […]
Greater AC Chamber Endorses Chris Christie for Governor
Reflecting the Governor’s unprecedented commitment to Atlantic City’s revitalization as well as his strong record of support for job creators, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber Of Commerce today endorsed Governor Christie for reelection. The AC Chamber joins the growing coalition of support from business leaders throughout New Jersey to stand with the Governor in this […]
VIDEO: Chamber Hosts Candidates Roundtable
The Chamber’s business advocacy program has been focused on continuing to improve the region’s business climate and grow employment opportunities, while seeking to address and facilitate solutions to critical issues in Atlantic City such as public safety and the cost of government. State, county and local legislative candidates gathered at a Chamber event to openly […]
Chair’s Council Letter
As a business community, we are critical stakeholders in the future of this region. We must continue to evolve as a complete tourist destination, not only a gaming destination. We must ensure that the Tourism District’s Clean and Safe initiatives are succeeding. We must remove obstacles to economic growth by working collaboratively with other key
stakeholders, and we must ensure support from elected and appointed officials.
Recent Chamber Advocacy Highlights
Here is a brief overview of some of the advocacy work in which we have been engaged during the past year.