Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Georgia Trade Mission to WATEC- Israel
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Economic Development are inviting environmental technology companies to participate in a trade mission to WATEC-Israel in Tel Aviv November 15 - 17. This is an opportunity to showcase water, renewable energy and environmental technologies, products and services. The deadline to register is October 3. Click here to see a flyer for more information or contact Dawn Townsend at 678-640-4374 or dtownsend@georgia.org.
Georgia Chamber Business Champions Classic: One Week Away!
The Georgia Chamber Business Champions Classic Golf Tournament is only one week away - October 3 at The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta. The 2011 tournament will include time at the practice range, a shotgun start, forecaddies, lunch, mini-contests on the course, a closing cocktail reception and an awards ceremony. There are a few remaining spots, so register today by clicking here! For information, please contact Margaret Bracey at (404) 223-2478 or mbracey@gachamber.com.
State of the Ports Luncheon: October 25
The third annual State of the Ports Luncheon, hosted by the Georgia Chamber and the Georgia Ports Authority, will examine the critical role our coastal and inland ports play in Georgia’s economic development strategy. Please join state leaders and key stakeholders Tuesday, October 25 as we discuss the tremendous economic growth that Georgia’s ports have brought to our state and their potential moving forward as a world-leading transportation hub. To purchase your tickets today for the luncheon, please click here or contact Margaret Bracey at mbracey@gachamber.com.
2011 Georgia Chamber Tax Forum: November 3
Mark your calendars for the 2011 Georgia Chamber Tax Forum to be held November 3 at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel. Additional information and registration to follow. For more information on the 2011 Georgia Chamber Tax Council, please contact John Krueger, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, at 404-223-2490 or jkrueger@gachamber.com.
State Seeks Second Round of Race to the Top Funding
With early education increasingly recognized as critical to students’ long-term academic success, Georgia is seeking a new round of federal Race to the Top grant dollars to enhance its early learning programs. The state won $400 million in Race to the Top funds last year to improve K-12 student achievement through stronger standards and assessments, better teacher quality and other initiatives. The new $70 million proposal being developed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning will bring a similar focus to Pre-K and other early education programs. State leaders and Chamber staff recently attended a workshop in Chicago with early education experts to begin planning Georgia’s application. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health & Human Services will award the funds by the end of 2011.
Annual Membership Directory Verification
The new edition of the Georgia Chamber Membership Directory will be distributed in January 2012. All members will be listed three times: alphabetically, by city, and by business classification. To ensure an accurate listing, please be sure the primary contact at your company has verified the listing received by email. If you have any questions, please contact SuBrena Graham at (404) 223-2266.
2011 Annual Meeting and Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Save the date now for the Georgia Chamber’s 2012 Annual Meeting to be held Monday, January 9 and the Eggs & Issues Breakfast to be held Tuesday, January 10 - both at the Georgia World Congress Center. More details to come soon!
