Shaping the Regional Economy: Building on our Strength for the Future

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	AtlantiCare is dedicated to improving the health of our community. From our teaching hospitals to our childcare centers to our affordable health insurance plans, all of AtlantiCare's programs and services are designed to offer our community—one resident at a time—the health and wellness services it needs and wants. More than 4,000 team members deliver exceptional care and customer service in more than 60 locations throughout southeastern New Jersey. A not-for-profit organization, AtlantiCare's primary focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services. AtlantiCare includes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, AtlantiCare Health Services, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, the AtlantiCare Foundation, AtlantiCare Health Plans and InfoShare. AtlantiCare is the region's largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a 567-bed teaching hospital with campuses in Atlantic City and Pomona. ARMC is home to many centers of excellence and specialized services.

	Atlantic Cape Community College is a comprehensive two-year nonprofit publicly-supported educational institution serving Atlantic and Cape May counties. ACCC enrolls about 7,000 credit students in more than 40 career and transfer programs. Short-term programs are also offered. The continuing education division provides a wide range of educational and training programs to meet the needs of individuals and businesses and partners with local business and industry to provide skilled workers. ACCC has three campuses: the main campus 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing; the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus, 1535 Bacharach Blvd.; and the Cape May County Campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House. Visit www.atlantic.edu for more information.

	Atlantic County is a dynamic and varied area with a location and an economy that supports businesses in fields ranging from manufacturing, industry, agriculture, tourism, conventions and gaming. Economic opportunities abound and a variety of economic development assistance is available within the county to support and encourage local business expansion and retention. Atlantic County's residential and economic climate continues to grow at a healthy and stable pace. Housing opportunities range from higher density urban and suburban environments to lower density rural communities with a full range in between. Recent casino reinvestment and local area development have assured the future of Atlantic County in both consumer and tourist markets. Visit the Atlantic County Website at http://www.aclink.org

	Since 1914, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce is dedicated in creating a favorable economic climate with meaningful services for the business community. When you join the Chamber, you become a part of Atlantic County’s prominent organization of citizens and business people. Together we work to foster grown in the region’s economy creating a better business climate and a higher quality of life. The Chamber provides services to help your business and can be your resource to demographic information, networking events and contacts. Chamber membership can open new doors for you and your business. Visit http://www.atlanticcitychamber.com/



	FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2008. A number of 50th Anniversary events have been planned at FAA Headquarters in Washington, DC and at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, the FAA’s aviation research and development, and test and evaluation, facility. The Technical Center is also the national scientific test base for the FAA. Technical Center programs include testing and evaluation in air traffic control, communications, navigation, airports, aircraft safety, and security. They also include long-range development of innovative aviation systems and concepts, development of new air traffic control equipment and software, and modification of existing systems and procedures. The Technical Center not only serves as a cornerstone for aviation advancements, but is also a key focal point for Homeland Security. The Transportation Security Administration Laboratory; the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City; and the 177th Fighter Wing of the NJ Air National Guard all are located at the Technical Center. Located 10 miles northwest of Atlantic City and covering over 5,000 acres, the Technical Center consists of state-of-the art laboratories, test facilities, support facilities, the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), and a non-commercial aircraft hangar.

	The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is a mid-sized, award-winning liberal arts college nestled on a 1,600-acre campus in pristine southeastern New Jersey pinelands with a state-of-the-art educational center, The Carnegie Library Center, in the heart of Atlantic City. In addition to its award winning undergraduate programs, Stockton offers eight graduate degrees, including a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The college also offers credit-based and non-credit certificate programs for professionals and the community, and a wide variety of continuing professional education courses. For additional information about Stockton College, visit www.stockton.edu

	Shore Memorial is a 296 licensed-bed not-for-profit community hospital that is a regional leader in providing leading-edge healthcare. With more than 35 medical and surgical specialties, over 350 of the region's finest physicians and over 1,600 employees, Shore Memorial offers the sophisticated medical, surgical and nursing care comparable to that offered at major metropolitan teaching hospitals. Through a clinical affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Shore Memorial physicians and patients receive the benefits of clinical research, educational resources and a seamless healthcare connection between the two health systems. The hospital is also part of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Inpatient Network. Shore Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and also holds a Joint Commission Certificate of Distinction and Gold Seal of Approval as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital offers Centers of Clinical Excellence in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience and maternal/child health. Through Shore Health Enterprises, an affiliate of the Shore Memorial Health System, we bring healthcare, wellness and fitness services directly into the communities we serve: Shore Health Park in Mays Landing and through our affiliation with Tilton Fitness in Somers Point, Mays Landing and the soon-to-open Galloway site. For more information on Shore Memorial Hospital call the Marketing and Public Relations Department at 609-653-3670, or visit the hospitals website at www.shorememorial.org.

	The South Jersey Economic Development District (SJEDD) is an agency whose goal is to promote orderly and efficient economic development throughout its member counties (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem), , to support the public general welfare and planning, as well as complement and coordinate State and county plans. The district supports county initiatives that improve and strengthen regional economic growth and development.

	The Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board has established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, educational institutions and government agencies to provide a seamless system of employment, training and social services to residents and employers in Atlantic and Cape May counties. OUR MISSION To ensure the coordinated and efficient delivery of the region’s workforce readiness resources through membership which provides leadership, direction, and accountability for the service area. OUR GOALS • The WIB will develop a user/consumer based Strategic Plan that sets priorities and goals as driven by market and employer needs. • The WIB will serve as a clearinghouse for all planning, labor market assessment, and customer service needs. • The WIB will act as the conduit to ensure collaboration between the private and public sectors as the single entity for policy direction on workforce readiness matters. Visit www.atlanticcapewib.info for more information.