New Undergraduate Esports Management Degree to Debut in the Fall
Galloway, N.J. — Beginning in the fall of 2023, Stockton University will become the first public institution in New Jersey and one of a handful of schools in the country to offer an undergraduate degree in esports. The Bachelor of Science in Esports Management degree through the university’s School of Business will offer a distinctive […]
Visit Atlantic City Appoints Gary Musich as Vice President of Sales
Atlantic City, NJ – May 9, 2023 – As of April 10, Visit Atlantic City has announced that Gary Musich has been appointed to serve as the Vice President of Sales, once again leading the sales team for the organization. Among his responsibilities, Musich will be responsible for productivity reporting, ensuring the sales team has the […]
A marijuana lounge is headed for an Atlantic City hotel just off the Boardwalk
The Claridge Hotel is making space on what used to be its casino floor for a cannabis dispensary and lounge that could open as soon as this summer. The state is finalizing its approval of regulations on legalized consumption lounges, where customers can smoke, vaporize or eat cannabis products they’ve purchased at dispensaries in a […]
Pleasantville approves redevelopment agreement for former Press office
The City Council issued a resolution last week to execute a redevelopment agreement with the Ideal Institute of Technology for the former Press of Atlantic City office building. The Feb. 6 agreement functionally rezones the property to allow for the operation of a vocational school at the site. Rick Ginnetti, a consultant for the city, […]
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 […]
NJ announces $10M pilot to help unemployed, underemployed residents
The Murphy Administration announced a $10 million pilot program Feb. 7 to support unemployed and underemployed New Jerseyans trying to navigate and succeed in the labor market. The Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLA) program – part of the governor’s Future of Work initiative – is a two-year pilot that will provide job-coaching, training and employment support […]
Car-centric developer would pay $115 million for Bader Field, clean up pollution
The investors who want to build a $2.7 billion, car-centric community on Bader Field would pay the city $115 million for the site and make about $350 million in infrastructure improvements before beginning construction on housing and a 2.4-mile-track for high-performance cars. The group would also clean up an underground plume of old aviation fuel […]
Local Employers Gather for Healthcare Forum
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted “Navigating A Changing HealthCare Environment: What Employers Need To Know,” a healthcare forum Wednesday, December 9 at Tropicana Casino & Resort in collaboration with AtlantiCare, a member of Geisinger Health System. Cathleen D. Bennett, acting commissioner, New Jersey Department of Health, gave a keynote presentation about the changing healthcare landscape. […]
Resources Available for Job Seekers
Looking for a job? The State of New Jersey offers many resources to assist you in your search for a job. The link below can help you find job opportunities, explore career choices, find educational training programs, help you write a resume and post it online, and connect you to professional networking. Click on the […]
Members Network in Longport over Lunch
It was a beautiful day to be near the water for networking at Caffe Luciano Lamberti in Longport. Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson gave members an update on several county initiatives. Thanks to all of the attendees and our host for such an enjoyable occasion. Post by Greater Atlantic City Chamber.