Calculate the True Cost of Health Care Reform for Your Business
Tax Reform Conference to be Held November 5
Augusta Power Lunch Scheduled for November 3
Become a Member of the Georgia Business Action Network
Business Resource Tools Available Online for Georgia Chamber Members
Dates to Remember November 3: Augusta Power Lunch Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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
Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Activists' C02 Regulation Suit The Georgia Chamber has scored a major victory against environmental activists who sought to drastically increase energy costs for Georgia residents and businesses by making the Peach State the first in the nation to regulate the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2).
In a unanimous decision issued September 28, the Georgia Supreme Court rejected a request by Friends of the Chattahoochee and the Sierra Club to hear their case, preserving a favorable ruling handed down by the Georgia Court of Appeals in July and ending a court battle that began more than two years ago.
The Chamber thanks the more than 100 Georgia businesses, trade groups, local chambers of commerce and others who co-signed three amicus briefs filed by the Chamber during the case.
Calculate the True Cost of Health Care Reform for Your Business Do you wonder how health reform efforts in Washington will affect your company's bottom line?
Employers for Quality Health Care, a national coalition created by the Georgia Chamber and 20 other state chambers of commerce, has launched an online calculator that employers can use to determine how much a new government-run health plan will cost them in taxes and penalties if enacted.
The calculator is free for Chamber members and does not store any information entered. To use it, visit www.employersforqualityhealthcare.org, click on the "Learn More" tab, and then click the "Employer Cost Calculator" link on the left-hand side.
While visiting the site, be sure to check out the coalition's press release and letter to Congress or become a fan of the Facebook page to get the latest health reform news from Washington D.C.
Tax Reform Conference to be Held November 5 The Georgia Chamber of Commerce believes reform of our state tax system is an important and timely discussion. For this reason, the Chamber - through the tax policy committee - will host a tax policy forum in Atlanta on November 3 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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.
More details will be announced shortly!
Augusta Power Lunch Scheduled for November 3 Our next Power Lunch will be held on November 3 at the Augusta Marriott. These lunches have received great feedback from members of the Georgia Chamber and local chambers alike. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., and feature a discussion about how the Georgia Chamber can help businesses and local chambers work towards common goals at the state and federal levels. Mike Garrett, chair of the Georgia Chamber, and George Israel, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber, will lead the discussion.
To RSVP, e-mail powerlunch@gachamber.com.
Become a Member of the Georgia Business Action Network The Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN) is the Georgia Chamber's grassroots effort 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 means your voice is being heard concerning business issues. To find out more information about GBAN and to sign up, visit www.gachamber.com/GBAN.
Business Resource Tools Available Online for Georgia Chamber Members Do you have a human resources question or are 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.
