Is anyone in favor of the Atlantic City road diet?
Eric Alvarez, the owner of Popa Pizza, said he is in favor of any projects that would help generate more traffic to his business. But that doesn’t mean Alvarez supports the city’s plans to cut a lane in each direction on Atlantic Avenue for a “road diet,” something that would generate the kind of […]
Event Recap – Leadership Series: Casino Executive Panel
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber brought casino leaders together Tuesday at Stockton University, Atlantic City Campus to hear directly from them, the pressing issues they are facing. Michael Monty, General Manager at Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, Mark Giantonio, President and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel, Greg Klein, Senior VP and General Manager of […]
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 […]
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.
New Connections Made at Smithville Inn
It was a beautiful spring evening at the Smithville Inn in Galloway, NJ. Greater AC Chamber members gathered to welcome some of our newest members along with new member prospects. The event marked a mid-point in the Chamber’s ongoing campaign to attract new members from the region’s business community. Chamber President, Joe Kelly, made remarks […]
Basketball Fundraiser Benefits AC Day Nursery
The Chamber hosted a Charity Basketball Fundraiser along with Caesar’s Entertainment and AC Linen to benefit the Atlantic City Day Nursery. Members of the community gathered at Atlantic City High School to watch teams from the Chamber, Caesar’s, Borgata and Revel. The team from Caesar’s went home with the trophy. Raffle prizes and food were […]