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 Supports Tax Stabilization Legislation
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber recently sent letters to the Governor and the area’s state legislators expressing our support for pending legislation that would provide a framework for assisting Atlantic City with its financial issues. The package of legislation supported by the Chamber (Senate Bills S2572, S2574, S2575, S2576) provides certainty for casino operators taxes […]
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 […]
New Tax Incentive Programs Will Help Spur Business Growth
With this week’s approval of sweeping new tax incentive legislation, Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Joe Kelly congratulated Governor Christie and state lawmakers on improving the state’s Tax Incentive Programs, which will help spur business growth and thus create private sector jobs. “The legislation, signed today by Governor Christie, will consolidate and expand the Grow […]
NJ State Treasurer Meets with Chair’s Council
Governor Christie's chief financial adviser, State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff met with the Chamber's Chair's Council on April 26 to highlight the 2014 fiscal year, state budget priorities, tax reform and job creation initiatives. The Treasurer made very clear points about the Christie administration's commitment to building a more competitive state in which to do business. Their […]