Bills passed that will enhance state’s economic competitiveness... Read

Last week, the Georgia Chamber launched our new Center for Competitiveness led by Executive Director John Krueger. This center will spearhead research and work with the Chamber's key stake holders to develop solutions to Georgia's short and-long term challenges we face in business climate, education and workforce development, economic growth and innovation and technology.... Read

In a newly published report on Georgia's K-12 finance system, the Georgia Chamber has recommended that the state transition to a new school funding system that would tie the majority of the state's $7.5 billion in K-12 spending directly to student need, with the ultimate goal of improving public school outcomes and increasing the quality of our state's future workforce.... Read

Earlier this month our state and nation celebrated Labor Day, a holiday that appropriately recognizes the important contributions made by the American worker today and throughout our history. Of course, it is impossible to think about who is working today without also remembering the thousands who have found themselves without employment during this challenging time for our economy. ... Read

Last week, the Georgia Chamber was one of 298 organizations that signed a letter sent to President Obama and the members of Congress, urging them to take the necessary steps to avoid the looming fiscal cliff – as soon as possible. Not only is this necessary to avoid large tax increases at a time when our economy is already fragile – it is also critical that businesses across the nation have the certainty they need regarding their financial future.... Read

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On July 31, the people of this state have an opportunity to invest in our future. We get to decide if we will continue to be a state envied and imitated by our competition or if we will cede our leading status to others, allowing them to attract the jobs and economic investment we critically need. Yes, I am referring to the regional transportation referendum that will be on the ballot. And no, I do not believe that I am exaggerating the impact the result will have throughout our state. ... Read

As the Georgia Chamber joins with the U.S. Small Business Administration to celebrate “National Small Business Week,” it is important that we all recognize the tremendous impact small business success has had on Georgia’s economy. ... Read

It is official. The 2012 session of the Georgia General Assembly is over. Forty working days have come and gone, and over 500 pieces of legislation are on their way to Governor Deal for him to sign or veto. Those who follow these things will spend the next several weeks analyzing what passed, what didn’t, and what the impact will be on our state’s future.... Read

Keystone project would create jobs, stabilize oil prices... Read

For too many Georgians, finding a job is hard to do these days. And for those who do not have the skills or training required, it is even harder.... Read

For nearly one hundred years, the Georgia Chamber has partnered with elected leaders to identify and implement policies that will grow our state’s economy, foster job creation, and ensure a high quality of life for all Georgians. This collaboration between the business community and government has resulted in a state that ranks consistently as one of the best to do business and, thanks to the vision and leadership of Governor Nathan Deal, will continue to do so long into the future. ... Read