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Register today for these upcoming Georgia Chamber Events!
Don't miss these upcoming Georgia Chamber events!
D.C. Fly-In | Washington, D.C.
September 14, 2010
We have expanded this yearly event to include a behind-the-scenes look at the Capitol, a luncheon and legislative briefings in addition to our annual reception. Attendees are invited to participate in the following events throughout the day:
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update: August 9
Runoff Election Tomorrow - Don't Forget to Vote!
Runoff elections for numerous statewide and local offices are taking place tomorrow. Visit the Georgia Chamber's Election Central page for information about candidates, voting and to hear our recent conversations with Republican gubernatorial candidates Karen Handel and Nathan Deal.
DVD's from Newt Gingrich Health Care Event Now Available
Did you miss the chance to attend this informative event with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and want to know what to expect as the new federal health care law is implemented? A limited number of DVDs from the event are currently on sale for $15 (includes shipping) - click here to purchase yours today!
Click here to view a clip from the DVD. Please contact Sara Melvin at smelvin(at)gachamber.com with questions.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update: August 2
Special Council on Tax Reform Holds First Meeting
The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians held its first meeting on Wednesday, July 28. Following opening remarks by the council members, the governor nominated and the committee approved A.D. Frazier as Chairman. Dr. Carolyn Bordeaux, Director of the Senate Budget Office, then provided an overview of taxes in Georgia. That presentation, along with other materials, can be found on a website created for the council at the following link: http://fiscalresearch.gsu.edu/taxreform/.
Hear from the gubernatorial runoff candidates on Tuesday, August 3!
Register today for these important upcoming Georgia Chamber events!
Hear from the Runoff Candidates for Governor on Tuesday: Don't miss the chance to hear directly from the gubernatorial runoff candidates! Georgia Chamber members are invited to participate on a conference with Karen Handel and Nathan Deal from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3. Ms. Handel will speak and take questions from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Mr. Deal from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Webinar Featuring OSHA Workplace Safety to be Held on August 11
Join the Georgia Chamber on August 11 at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) for 13 Strategies for Dealing with an Enforcement-Driven OSHA While Improving Your Safety And Bottom-Line Profitability, a webinar outlining OSHA's most current enforcement-focused regulatory initiatives and the proposed Congressional changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, presented by attorneys from the Fisher & Phillips LLP Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update: July 19
Primary Elections Tomorrow - Don't Forget to Vote!
Click here to visit the Georgia Chamber's Election Central for links to voter information and to review our survey of candidates running for statewide and legislative office.
Get an Early Look at November
Nationally known pollster Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports is the featured speaker for the 2010 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon on August 17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Register today to hear from one of the country's most reputable polling experts and learn what voters are thinking about the economy and the elections.
The Georgia Chamber Election Central Webpage: Your Source for Elections in 2010
The Georgia Chamber's Election Central webpage is now live! Visitors to the site will find links to candidate information, voter resources, and key election dates.
To assist our members and other business-minded Georgians as they determine how to cast their votes, we conducted a survey of all candidates running for state office - the results of which are posted on the site. Candidates were asked to respond to questions about key business issues such as transportation, taxation, education and legal reform. A second survey will be conducted prior to the general election in November.
Scott Rasmussen to Present a Look Behind the Polls at the 2010 Congressional Luncheon
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Annual Congressional Luncheon is on August 17th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.
Don't miss this chance to meet with Chamber members from throughout the state and hear from Georgia's elected leaders!
This year's event will feature Behind the Polls: What Voters are Thinking About the Economy and Elections featuring Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update: June 28
House and Senate Conferees Reach Agreement on Financial Reform Bill
Early Friday morning, Congressional conferees agreed on a financial reform package that the Obama administration hopes will be approved before the July 4 holiday. The bill includes new rules and regulations over banking as well as the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It could come up for a vote in the House as soon as Tuesday, with a Senate vote to follow, and cannot be amended from the floor. The Wall Street Journal has put together a summary of major provisions that can be read by clicking here.
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