Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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January 10, 2011: Annual Meeting Reception
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
January 11, 2011: Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Tickets Now on Sale for Annual Meeting Reception and Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Tickets are now on sale for the Georgia Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Eggs & Issues Breakfast, to be held on January 10 and 11, 2011, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Purchase your tickets today to be sure you won’t miss these great events featuring Governor-elect Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Speaker of the House David Ralston and U.S. Congressman Johnny Isakson!
The Annual Meeting Receptionwill be held on January 10 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m, at the Georgia Ballroom, Building C, Georgia World Congress Center. Legislative and Congressional leaders will both be honored at this event. Tickets are $100 per person for this event.
The Eggs & Issues Breakfastwill be held on January 11 at the Georgia Ballroom, Building C, Georgia World Congress Center. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m., with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. Governor-elect Nathan Deal, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker of the House David Ralston will all speak at this event. To secure preferred table seating for the Eggs & Issues Breakfast, tickets must be purchased before December 20.
Click herefor more information about these events. Contact Sara Melvin at smelvin@gachamber.com with general questions, and Rebecca Jones at rjones@gachamber.com about sponsorship opportunities.
The presenting sponsor for this event is Atlanta Gas Light. Platinum sponsors include AirTran Airways, AT&T, Delta Air Lines, The Coca-Cola Company, Gas South, Georgia Power, TalentQuest, Verizon Wireless and Wells Fargo. Gold sponsors are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boeing, Deloitte, Georgia EMC, Flowers Foods, Lockheed Martin, Oglethorpe Power, Turner Broadcasting and Siemens. Silver sponsors include Anheuser Busch, Bank of America, Cisco, Community Home Care & Hospice, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, IBM, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, Koch Industries, McJunkin Corporation, Mercer University, NCR Corporation, Primerica, Publix Supermarkets, Scientific Games, State Bank and Trust Company, State Farm Insurance, SunTrust Banks, Synovus and Williams.
Georgia Chamber Congratulates Chamber-endorsed Nahmias and McFadden on Runoff Election Wins
The Georgia Chamber congratulates Chamber-endorsed Justice David Nahmias and Chris McFadden on their runoff election victories for Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, respectively.
"Georgia's highest courts issue decisions throughout the year that impact our state's business community," stated Georgia Chamber president and CEO Chris Clark. "As a result, making sure that the courts consist of fair-minded, qualified jurists is of critical importance to Georgia's economic health and prosperity."
"In his time on the bench, Justice Nahmias has proven that his experience, intellect and temperament have made him the kind of jurist Georgia cannot afford to lose," continued Clark. "Likewise, Chris McFadden's knowledge and experience makes him a solid addition to the Court of Appeals."
Be on the Lookout for our Member Satisfaction Survey
All Georgia Chamber members will receive a year-end member satisfaction survey via e-mail within the next few days. Answers will be confidential and used to improve services and shape our programs through 2011 and beyond.
Survey participants are eligible to be entered into a drawing for a pair of AirTran tickets to any domestic destination.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Strengthen Our Voice – Tell a Friend About the Georgia Business Action Network
It’s more important now than ever before for businesses to be informed about key issues on the federal and state level – and to speak out against legislation that may be harmful to business. Tell your employees and counterparts to join the Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN) to receive regular updates and action alerts regarding events happening both at the Gold Dome and in Washington, D.C.
It’s free and easy to register at www.gachamber.com/gban!
Georgia Employers’ Association to Host Update on Labor and Legal Issues
The Georgia Employers’ Association will host Preparing for 2011: From Compliance to Enforcement, Labor and Legal Issues That Can Impact You and Your Business on Tuesday, January 11, following the Eggs and Issues Breakfast at the Georgia World Congress Center.
This is the sixth consecutive year for this popular workshop. Speakers for this event include:
The event will begin at 9:45 a.m. and conclude at 12:45 p.m. Registration is $85 for GEA/Georgia Chamber members and $110 for non-members before December 17. After this date, registration is $100 for GEA/Georgia Chamber members and $125 for non-members.
Click here for a registration form. Contact David Whitaker at 478.722.8282 with questions about this event.
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.
