Wednesday, January 11, 2012
"We applaud Governor Deal’s vision for the future of our state and are proud of the leadership he continues to demonstrate. Our Chamber looks forward to supporting his efforts to maintain financial stability, foster excellence in education, improve our criminal justice system and preserve our quality of life."
"There are few issues more important to economic development than Georgia’s ability to guarantee a pipeline of qualified workers, and we believe that the proposals Governor Deal has made to increase excellence at all levels of education are a strong step towards achieving that goal."
"We also agree with the Governor that Georgia’s transportation infrastructure is in need of both new investment and innovative solutions. Through our affiliate, the Georgia Transportation Alliance, the Georgia Chamber will remain focused on passing the transportation referendum, deepening the Savannah harbor and identifying other opportunities to meet the state’s transportation needs."
"We commend the Governor on his commitment to addressing the state’s long-term water needs. Without question, access to adequate supplies of clean, usable water will be critical to attracting future investment to our state."
"Finally, we commend the Governor’s proposals for tax reform, each of which we believe will allow Georgia to compete more effectively with our economic competitors and provide both existing and future businesses with a tax system that recognizes investment and job creation."
- Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President and CEO
