Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Sustainability Webinar: November 29
The final session of the 2011 Small Business Webinar Series, The Business of Sustainability, will be held November 29. Join us to hear from Lissa M. Leege, Ph.D., from the Center for Sustainability at Georgia Southern University as she introduces the main themes of sustainability and highlights the benefits of sustainable practices for businesses. As the Georgia Chamber begins to focus on the importance of sustainability in business, this webinar will cover the definition of sustainability, the five common themes, understanding ecological footprint and more! Click here to register, or for more information, please contact Rebecca Jones at rjones@gachamber.com or 404-223-2473.
Georgia Economic Outlook Series
The 2012 Georgia Economic Outlook series kicks off November 29 in Atlanta and continues through March 2012 with luncheons throughout the state. Directed by the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, this popular program has become the most comprehensive and detailed look at the future economy in Georgia for our state’s influential business and governmental leaders. The series is sponsored by the Terry College of Business, Selig Center for Economic Growth, Atlanta Business Chronicle, GeorgiaTrend, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development, and Georgia Economic Developers Association. To see the statewide events calendar, or to register, please click here.
New Premium Members
The Georgia Chamber would like to recognize MacDonald Development USA Corporation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Jackson Healthcare, Cox Enterprises, Atlanta Business Chronicle andMansfield Oil as the newest companies in our premium levels of membership and thank them for their continued support and investment.
Daggett Statewide Education Seminar
The Department of Education will be holding regional seminars over the next several months to discuss Career Pathway development with Dr. Bill Daggett, CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Daggett is recognized worldwide for his proven ability to move Prek-12 education systems towards more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students. Please click here to see the RESA Seminar Schedule, or contact the State School Superintendent's office for more information at (404) 651-7358.
Georgia Self Insurers Association Fall Conference: November 18
Georgia Self Insurers Association's Fall Conference, Georgia Workers' Compensation...Fight or Flight, will be held November 18 at the Delta Air Lines Training Auditorium. Topics covered include: idiopathic injuries, workers’ compensation in a public environment andworkers' compensation in a traveling environment. Additionally, Georgia Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler will speak on the work force challenges for 2012 and beyond. Contact Kathi Banks at 404-223-2285 or kbanks@gsia.net for more details.
