Georgia Chamber Insight: Tax Forum to Focus on Impact of Health Care

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Top Stories

• Dates to Remember
• Read our Legislative Updates Each Monday
• Tax Forum to Focus on Impact of Health Care
• Georgia Chamber Names Policy Committees for 2010
• Georgia Employers' Association to Host Spring Leadership Conference
• Find Us on Twitter and Facebook

Dates to Remember
February 3 - 5: Georgia Quail Hunt
Southwest Georgia February 26: Tax Policy Symposium
St. Regis Hotel, Atlanta March 14 - 16: Georgia Employers' Association Spring Conference
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, Savannah April 7 - 10: Red Carpet Tour
Augusta & Brunswick


Read our Legislative Updates Each Monday
Be on the lookout for legislative updates on Mondays during the session. These updates contain recaps of legislation introduced during the previous week, progress made on key legislation, and a look ahead to upcoming activities.

To view previous legislative updates, track bills important to business, or get contact information for elected officials,  click here.




Tax Forum to Focus on Impact of Health Care
Taxes and health care are certainly two of the biggest concerns confronted by businesses and individuals in Georgia and across the country. Although negotiations in Washington have slowed, legislation to overhaul our nation's health care system and impose new taxes to fund it remains on the minds of employers everywhere. 

To better understand the potential impact of what's taking place in Washington, D.C., on these important issues and how it could impact business here in Georgia, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a symposium on February 26 in Atlanta at the St. Regis Hotel.  This day-long event will provide information and insights from key Congressional staffers, policy insiders and industry professionals to better understand the changing landscape.

To register for the tax policy symposium, click here.

Seating is limited - register today to secure your spot! Those who register for the event before February 15 will receive a discounted price, and parking is complimentary for Georgia Chamber members.

To view the agenda, click here.


Georgia Chamber Names Policy Committees for 2010
The Georgia Chamber announced its policy committee members for 2010 earlier this month. Carefully structured to reflect the concerns of the Georgia business community, our policy committee members and chairs are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas in which they serve. Policy committees function in a leadership role by educating and advising both the general membership and the Board of Directors as they confront challenging and constantly changing business issues.

Click here to view the list of policy committee members for 2010.


Georgia Employers' Association to Host Spring Leadership Conference
The Georgia Employers' Association will host its annual spring leadership conference in Savannah on March 14 - 16 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa. This year's conference will focus on economic recovery, particularly strategies and techniques that can be used to address employee morale and legal challenges.

Topics for this conference include:

 - Recession, reductions and rollbacks
 - Business ethics
 - Health care and benefits reform
 - Employee engagement and productivity
 - Labor and employment law To view the agenda for the GEA Spring Leadership Conference, click here. For more information or to register for the conference, call 478.722.8282 or e-mail david@georgiaemployers.org.


Find Us on Twitter and Facebook
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is your connection to legislative news - and in addition to our legislative agendas, we also have Facebook and Twitter to keep our members informed!

Facebook: Find and become a fan of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on Facebook! Our Facebook page features pictures from recent events and news about upcoming events.

Twitter: Follow @gachamber on Twitter and stay informed about the latest legislative news and calls to action.


Send Your News to the Georgia Chamber
Do you have good news to share about your business? Please contact Jennifer Yarber at 404.223.2272 or jyarber@gachamber.com with your news topics for inclusion in an upcoming Insight.