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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally introduced its 2013 legislative priorities this week during the annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast in Atlanta – identifying several key issues to be addressed during the 2013 General Assembly deemed vital to strengthening the state’s business community and growing Georgia’s economy. ... read more
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson was one of the featured speakers at the Georgia Chamber's 2013 Eggs & Issues Breakfast, discussing the latest issues in Washington. ... read more
Congress on New Year's Day approved legislation to address the year-end tax hikes and spending cuts known as the fiscal cliff. The measure passed the House late on Tuesday after the Senate approved it earlier in the day. The Georgia Chamber has been watching this issue closely and was glad to see that a number of tax breaks were preserved for businesses and working families. We will continue to work with our leaders to ensure that future action takes into account any potential impact on Georgia companies. ... read more
Our nation is quickly approaching the deadline to the looming fiscal cliff. Without action, there will be an increase in taxes combined with deep spending cuts on January 1 – which will result inan unprecedented amount of capital being removed from the nation’s economy. With only weeks left to reach a consensus before the December 31 deadline it is imperative that the United States Congress and the President put aside partisan politics and work together to ensure our nation avoids this fiscal nightmare. ... read more
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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 more
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark recently sat down to discuss the upcoming 2012 Transportation Referendum. Over the next few weeks leading up to the July 31 vote, GBAN will feature several portions of the interview covering some of the pressing issues of the referendum. ... read more
State and Federal office-seekers respond to top business issues ... read more
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With the U.S. Supreme Court beginning oral arguments Monday in the federal lawsuit challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is watching this landmark case closely. ... read more
