March 2025
In March, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee met at the Monmouth Battlefield
Visitor Center in Manalapan, NJ, to hear testimony on the upcoming semiquincentennial celebration of
the United States’ independence. Representing the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA),
Craig Schlosser—NJTIA Board Member and Co-Chair of First Night Morris—delivered remarks
emphasizing the once-in-a-generation opportunity that America250 presents for New Jersey’s tourism
industry. Schlosser highlighted the importance of statewide collaboration, strategic planning, and
community-driven events to showcase New Jersey’s rich history and diverse destinations. His testimony
underscored NJTIA’s commitment to ensuring that tourism plays a central role in commemorating the
nation’s 250th anniversary.