SOUTH SHORE SUMMIT:

Two Counties, One Future -
South Jersey at a Crossroads

DATE:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026

TIME:
8:30AM CHECK-IN;
9:00AM - 11:30AM PROGRAM + Q&A

LOCATION:
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY
Fannie Lou Hamer Hall
3711 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
*Parking Lot Available*

COST:
Chamber Members: $45
Non-Chamber Members: $55
includes light breakfast refreshments

How will proposed North Jersey casino expansion affect tourism, conventions, and economic growth in Atlantic and Cape May Counties? The Greater Atlantic City Chamber and the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce invite you to a South Shore Summit focused on the region's economic future. With high-profile projects like a proposed Meadowlands development fueling intense regional competition, South Jersey faces a direct threat to its lucrative convention business, corporate trade shows, and tourism market. Grounded in fresh research and expert analysis, state lawmakers, tourism officials, and industry leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead to keep South Jersey competitive and thriving.

PRESENTATION BY:
Max Slusher
Director of Business Development
Atlantic County Economic Alliance

FEATURED PANELISTS:
  New Jersey Legislative District 1

Senator Vincent J. Polistina
New Jersey Legislative District 2

Gary Musich
President & CEO
Visit Atlantic City

George Goldhoff
President
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino AC
Casino Association of NJ

Diane Wieland
Director
Cape May County Department of Tourism

Will Hanson
Director
Cape May County Planning Department  
Moderator:
Brian Tyrell
Executive Director
Lloyd D. Levenson Institute for Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT)


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Presenting Sponsor: $2,500
* Recognition in all event marketing (Chamber website, publicity, event signage/presentation, social media)
* Six (6) complimentary tickets
 
Premier Sponsor: $1,000
* Recognition in all event marketing (Chamber website, publicity, event signage/presentation, social media)
* Four (4) complimentary tickets

Supporting Sponsor: $500
* Recognition in all event marketing (Chamber website, publicity, event signage/presentation, social media)
* Two (2) complimentary tickets

Please direct all questions and sponsorship inquiries to events@cmcchamber.com.