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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VIDEO: Airshow ‘Thunder’ Gives Boom to Business
The 2014 Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over the Boardwalk” most certainly achieved the Greater Atlantic City’s goal of bringing business to Atlantic County. ARTICLE: The Press of Atlantic City – Airshow VIDEO: Atlantic City Weekly – Airshow
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 […]
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Applauds Chamber Members
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno spoke with Chamber members to discuss progress for doing business in New Jersey. She even gave out her cell phone number at the end of the program to offer her assistance with cutting through any red tape in the state. The Lt. Governor also spoke about new tax incentive legislation available […]
Ribbon Cutting at Buffalo Wild Wings
The Chamber welcomed one of it’s newest members with a ribbon cutting on a snowy Monday morning. The first 100 customers received wings for an entire year. Check out Buffalo Wild Wings outside of the Hamilton Mall – NOW OPEN. See more event photos on Facebook – Click here. NBC40.net
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.
2012 – 2013 Business Plan
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