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Contact:Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma as they deal with the aftermath of the recent tornados. For information about how you can help or get involved, the US Chamber has recommended the following link which describes a number of relief efforts here. ... read more
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its 2013 Legislative Scorecard on Monday – on which members of the Georgia General Assembly were graded based on their votes related to certain pro-business measures addressed during the 2013 legislative session. Nearly every lawmaker in both the Georgia House and Senate earned a passing grade, with an 18-percent increase in passing scores as compared to the Chamber’s 2012 report. ... read more
The following is a statement from Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark regarding Governor Deal signing House Bill 244 – which improves Georgia’s system for teacher and school administrator evaluations. ... read more
The Georgia Chamber is excited to introduce NOWaccount, a new member-benefit program for our small- to mid-size business members. Access a recent webinar presentation to learn more. ... read more
The following is a statement from Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark regarding Governor Deal signing House Bill 361 and Senate Bill 179 – which strengthen Georgia’s right-to-work laws. ... read more
The following is a statement from Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark regarding Governor Deal signing House Bill 318 – the Georgia Tourism Development Act – which also identifies several sources of venture capital funding for Georgia businesses: ... read more
The following is a statement from Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark regarding Governor Deal signing House Bill 372, which expands access to the HOPE Grant for Georgia students who are seeking entry into the state’s technical college system ... read more
The Georgia Chamber is proud to sponsor the 61st-Annual Military Affairs Luncheon presented by the Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council on Monday, May 30 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. ... read more
Join us one week from today, on April 16, for the next small business webinar, Tax Strategy for Small Business, focused on strategies, deductions and credits for businesses with 25 employees or less! ... read more
The 2013 session of the Georgia General Assembly came to a close on Thursday, March 28th. Over the 40 days, hundreds of bills were debated – many of which were important to our state’s economic competitiveness and our ability to attract new jobs and investment. ... read more
The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) hosts an annual Bus Trip Across Georgia each fall for the purpose of convening a group of diverse education stakeholders to celebrate and witness first-hand public schools of excellence throughout the state. ... read more
Don't miss the annual Georgia International Representatives Visit hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development on March 26 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. ... read more
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Concerned about rising health care costs? Attend the 2013 EmployersLikeMe Sustainable Health Care Summit on March 6 to hear from author, consultant and national thought leader, Brian Klepper, and Georgia employers at the GTRI Conference Center. ... read more
The annual Georgia Quail Hunt marks its 25thanniversary Wednesday by welcoming 30 recruitment prospects to southwest Georgia to enjoy some of the best quail hunting in the nation while exploring Georgia relocation and expansion opportunities with the state’s top business and government leaders. ... read more
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the winners and runoff candidates of yesterday's special elections to fill vacant seats in the Georgia General Assembly. ... read more
The Georgia Chamber released the following statement Tuesday regarding its opposition to Senate Bill 73, which would make significant changes to the Transportation Investment Act: ... read more
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By: Steve Green (2013 Board Chair, Georgia Chamber of Commerce) and Chris Clark (President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce) ... read more
Join us on February 14 for the Georgia Chamber's first webinar of 2013, Tools for E-Marketing Success, presented by Alicia Deering, eMarketing Advisor with Informz, an e-mail service provider. ... read more
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally introduced its 2013 legislative priorities this week during the annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast in Atlanta – identifying several key issues to be addressed during the 2013 General Assembly deemed vital to strengthening the state’s business community and growing Georgia’s economy. ... read more
Governor Nathan Deal delivered the keynote address at the 2013 Eggs & Issues Breakfast ... read more
The 2013 Eggs & Issues Breakfast featured a legislative panel with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston previewing the upcoming legislative session. ... read more
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson was one of the featured speakers at the Georgia Chamber's 2013 Eggs & Issues Breakfast, discussing the latest issues in Washington. ... read more
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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally introduced Stephen S. Green as its 2013 Board Chair at the Chamber’s winter meeting held Tuesday in Atlanta. Green, who currently serves as President and CEO of Morris Manning Martin & Green Consulting LLP, succeeds 2012 Chair Edward S. Heys Jr. of Deloitte. The Chamber also announced its new 2013 Board of Governors at the meeting. ... read more
The capabilities of a large firm with the dedication to client service that only a small firm can provide is the promise behind the specialty accounting and consulting work of Long & Associates.Long & Associates was formed in October 2002 by Martin Long, chairperson for the 2013 Georgia Chamber Small Business Advisory Council. ... read more
This week, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia halted implementation of legislative changes which removed the exemption for third-party administrators of self-insured health plans from the state’s existing so-called “prompt pay” statute. ... read more
Congress on New Year's Day approved legislation to address the year-end tax hikes and spending cuts known as the fiscal cliff. The measure passed the House late on Tuesday after the Senate approved it earlier in the day. The Georgia Chamber has been watching this issue closely and was glad to see that a number of tax breaks were preserved for businesses and working families. We will continue to work with our leaders to ensure that future action takes into account any potential impact on Georgia companies. ... read more
For more than two years, the Georgia Chamber was part of efforts begun by the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians to bring about meaningful tax changes to make Georgia more economically competitive. Those efforts culminated this past year in passage of HB 386 which was signed into law by Governor Deal. As the New Year approaches and many of the provisions become effective as of January 1, we thought it might be helpful to update you on the major provisions and their potential impact on Georgians. ... read more
