On April 18th, Continent 8 technologies, a long-time client of Porzio Governmental Affairs, opened its state-of-the-art data center in Atlantic City. Continent 8 offers hosting and data storage services for digital gaming businesses, and this data center is the result of significant investments made by the company in the New Jersey gaming industry. The data center houses 90% of the state’s licensed internet gaming and sports wagering platforms, making it a landmark in the gaming space.
Continent 8 Technologies Awarded the NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology Award
On March 30th, long-time Porzio Governmental Affairs client Continent 8 Technologies was awarded the NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology award in an online ceremony. Continent 8 is a technology and services firm, offering hosting and data storage services for businesses in the digital gaming space. With the help of Porzio Governmental Affairs’ Barbara DeMarco, this international firm has made large investments in New Jersey, most notably the creation of an Atlantic City data center in 2019.
Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco Named to Senator Weinberg’s 2023 Women’s Power List
January 30, 2023 – Senate Majority Leader Weinberg has released her annual list of the most powerful and influential women in New Jersey civic affairs. Porzio Governmental Affairs is proud to announce that Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco have been named to this prestigious list.
Porzio Governmental Affairs Barbara DeMarco Appointed to Board of Directors of Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Porzio Governmental Affairs Barbara DeMarco is one of seven new members joining its Board of Directors. DeMarco will serve as an Executive Board Member and Co-Chair of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce Policy and Economic Development Committee where will she focus on opportunities to grow and diversify the economy in Atlantic County and develop public policy that focuses on a “Clean and Safe Atlantic City,” as well as expanding Infrastructure, Job Training/Retraining, as well as funding for both Community Development Corporations and attracting national conventions to the South Shore area of the State.
Legislative and Budget Activity
August 23, 2022 In the Statehouse, our team was working to ensure that the State’s $50.6 billion FY 2023 budget included key provisions that would increase access to higher education at county colleges, expand services for people with disabilities, fund services for students with disabilities, and increase access to cancer screenings and research. Our team worked alongside and on behalf …
Executive Order No. 271 – Vaccination or Testing Requirement for Employees of State Contractors
October 26, 2021 – Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 271 (the “Order”) on October 20, 2021, which requires new and potential state contractors to demonstrate that all of their employees (whether full-time or part-time) who enter, Pursuant to the Order, each executive department and agency must ensure that the contracts or agreements that it enters into include a clause that the contractor or any subcontractors, at any tier, that is party to the contract, must maintain a COVID-19 vaccination/testing policy.
Governor Murphy Signed S3434/A5366 into Law
June 17, 2021 – On June 16, 2021, Governor Murphy signed S3434/A5366 into law. The legislation extends school services for one year for disabled students who could not receive vital programs put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barbara DeMarco Served on Judging Panel for EGR North America Awards 2021
May 27, 2021 – Porzio Governmental Affairs congratulates the winners of EGR’s 2021 North American Awards. The award celebrates excellence in the North American Gaming industry
Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders
May 13, 2021 – Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders
Penn National and Barstool: A winning combination
February 2, 2021 – Porzio Governmental Affairs’ Barbara DeMarco looks at how an effective social media strategy can breed sports betting loyalty.