Georgia Chamber Insight: Tax Forum to Feature State, National Experts

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Top Stories

• Dates to Remember
• Tax Forum to Feature State, National Experts
• Become a Member of the Georgia Business Action Network
• Save the Date for the Annual Meeting Dinner and Eggs & Issues Breakfast
• Georgia Profiled in Outstanding Career Pathway Partnerships Paper
• Business Resource Tools Available Online for Georgia Chamber Members
  

Dates to Remember
November 5: Tax Policy Forum
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. December 9 & 10: Government Affairs Council Meeting
Legacy Lodge and Conference Center, Lake Lanier December 15: Terry College of Business Economic Outlook Tour Kickoff
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Website January 11, 2010: Annual Meeting Dinner
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta January 12, 2010: Eggs and Issues Breakfast
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta




Tax Forum to Feature State, National Experts
There is still time to register for the Tax Policy Forum on November 5 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center! The forum will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 3:00 p.m. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce believes reform of our state tax system is a timely discussion - don't miss your chance to join in this important debate! This event will feature national tax experts, state legislative tax leaders and industry tax representatives in a discussion about changes that could provide a more balanced, sustainable and efficient tax structure in Georgia. Panelists include Georgia Department of Revenue Commissioner Bart Graham, along with leaders from the Council on State Taxation, Georgia State University, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and Georgia business. Panel discussion topics will include:

• Comparing Georgia's Tax and Compliance Structure Nationally
• Practitioners Perspectives on Georgia's Tax Structure
• What Businesses in Georgia Need in a Tax Structure
• Legislative Perspectives on Tax Reforms

To register for this event, click here. Tickets are just $35 for Georgia Chamber members and $45 for non-chamber members. Lunch will be provided.




Become a Member of the Georgia Business Action Network
The Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN) is the Georgia Chamber's grassroots effort and has been created to enhance the Chamber's efforts to ensure Georgia is a place where business will grow and flourish.  Members of GBAN receive alerts, updates, and calls-to-action throughout the year about issues important to the business community. Becoming a member of GBAN helps make sure the voice of business is heard. To find out more information about GBAN and to sign up, visit www.gachamber.com/GBAN.




Save the Date for the Annual Meeting Dinner and Eggs and Issues Breakfast
Mark your calendar now for the Georgia Chamber's Annual Meeting Dinner on January 11, 2010, and the Eggs and Issues Breakfast on January 12! Both events will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Watch further issues of Insight for details about this great event!




Georgia Profiled in Outstanding Career Pathway Partnerships Paper
The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) has profiled Georgia as an outstanding example in its recent paper, "Thriving in Challenging Times: Connecting Education to Economic Development Through Career Pathways." This paper is available to read online at http://www.cordonline.net/atlanta2009/thriving_in_challenging_times.pdf .


Business Resource Tools Available Online for Georgia Chamber Members
Do you have a human resources question or are you simply looking to grow your business opportunities? The Georgia Chamber offers two resources to answer your business needs! 2009 Georgia Human Resources Manual and Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers: Good human resources guidance can help employers steer clear of costly lawsuits and legal fees waiting in the jungle of employment law - and as a member of the Georgia Chamber, you can save a significant amount on the purchase of these publications.  Together, these manuals are an employer's one-stop reference. The Human Resources Manual covers everything from pre-hire through post-termination, while Model Policies and Forms makes printing forms and creating policies for employee handbooks a breeze.  The manuals are regularly priced at $150 each.  Georgia Chamber members can get them for $120 each - or purchase both books for $192.  To place an order, call toll-free 1-866-439-2227 or go to http://accr.biz/GA09.  During check out, enter the code GAEM09M in the coupon box and you will receive your Chamber discount. 2010 Georgia Business Database: The Georgia database covers 481,000 total businesses and is available in several standard options beginning with 68,400 firms. If preferred, users can select a database to fit specific needs by geography (state, regional, national), company size, industry or by creating even more targeted segments using additional criteria. This database is also available online as the Selectory. The Selectory offers its users unlimited searching, viewing and printing of detailed, location-specific company profiles with contact information.

• Multiple executives per firm
• D&B Prescreen Score
• D&B D-U-N-S numbers
• Toll-free and FAX numbers
• Executive bios
• Multiple websites per firm
• Lines of business
• 8-digit SIC codes
• NAICS codes and more

Click here for more information about the Georgia Business Database!




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 newsletter.