Currently, Atlantic City lacks both a quality grocery store and sufficient workforce training programs in crucial future-proof areas such as Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. The absence of quality grocery stores is affecting the health and well-being of local residents, while the lack of specialized training is impeding opportunities for future growth. Census data reveals that Atlantic City has a poverty rate of nearly 37% (U.S. Census Bureau), underlining the urgency for investment in economic drivers such as these. The advent of AI constitutes a new paradigm of job creation and economic development (World Economic Forum). By inaugurating a high-quality grocery store and professional training programs for Atlantic City "Family First" in these areas, we can enhance the city's social fabric and economic prospects. Sign this petition to demand our legislators take immediate action to make Atlantic City a more prosperous place for all its residents. Please reserve your Atlantic City Business Roundtable Breakfast and join us October 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Resorts Casino Hotel www.acbr.net