Building a Global Talent Pipeline
by Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber and Verónica Maldonado-Torres, Georgia Hispanic Chamber President & CEO Even before COVID-19 hit our borders and changed virtually every business plan and legislative priority, the war for talent was being fought across every industry sector around the world. Communities, states, and nations that want a prosperous…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber CEO on Proposed Suspension of Georgia Gas Tax
Atlanta, Georgia – March 9, 2022 – In response to Governor Brian Kemp’s efforts along with the General Assembly to suspend the fuel tax in the state of Georgia during this time of uncertainty, Chamber President and CEO, Chris Clark released the following statement today: “With nearly half of Georgia’s workforce employed by a small…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Foundation Recommends Steps to Stronger Cybersecurity
Atlanta, Georgia – February 25, 2022 – The Georgia Chamber Foundation as a service to its member investors recommends the following steps to help inform and increase business cybersecurity in the days to come. Over the months, geopolitical tensions between the United States and Russia have heightened, due to varying interests in Ukraine. Now that…
Read MoreChallenge Accepted: Solving Georgia’s Labor Crisis
by Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber Across our state, workforce shortages persist, impacting every industry and size of business. And though we have witnessed an unprecedented global pandemic, this war for talent existed long before 2020 as employers began to experience mismatched skill sets in their job candidates. Notwithstanding, COVID-19 accelerated this trend,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Georgia’s Labor Shortage Crisis
It’s no secret. Our nation is facing a labor shortage crisis unlike anything we have ever seen. COVID-19 has shifted the way we approach our jobs and how we prioritize our lives. Just this week, Commissioner Mark Butler with the Georgia Department of Labor shared that despite a 300% increase in those who gained employment…
Read MoreEquality & Inclusion Town Hall ft. Terence Johnson, J.W. Fanning Institute
We invite you to join us for our next virtual Equality & Inclusion Town Hall ft. Terence Johnson with the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark will host a fireside chat with Mr. Johnson to be followed by a deeper-dive and interactive discussion on diversity,…
Read MoreAtlanta Fed President and CEO Raphael Bostic to Speak at 2021 American Rural Prosperity Summit
Head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta addresses rural leaders in the Southeast Atlanta, Ga – August 18 – The Georgia Chamber has announced that Raphael Bostic, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will be a featured speaker at this year’s American Rural Prosperity Summit being held in Athens, Georgia,…
Read MoreReimagined New Georgia Economy Tour Stop – Fitzgerald, GA
Georgia’s society and economy are rapidly changing and the pandemic, coupled with the recession, has changed how we address innovation, what we consider community, how we work, and ultimately how we approach life. We want to explore what comes next and how we plan for the future. Through a series of in-person and virtual events,…
Read MoreReimagined New Georgia Economy Tour – Valdosta, GA
Georgia Chamber to Host Reimagined Tour for Region 11 in Valdosta, GA Georgia’s society and economy are rapidly changing and the pandemic, coupled with the recession, has changed how we address innovation, what we consider community, how we work, and ultimately how we approach life. We want to explore what comes next and how we…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber and GTA Support Nearly $1-Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement
July 28, 2021 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Transportation Alliance (GTA) stand in support of the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure agreement brokered today between a bi-partisan group of United States Senators and President Joe Biden. A strong focus on transportation infrastructure investment is a fundamental component of Georgia’s success as the…
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