Posts by Alex Coffey
Smart Decisions Coalition Recommendations
The Smart Decisions Coalition (Coalition) released a set of recommendations that represent a variety of policy options that can be pursued by policymakers, local community leaders, or business leaders to improve Georgia’s talent pipeline. The Smart Decisions Coalition is a coordinated effort by Georgia’s community, business, and education leaders created by the Georgia Chamber of…
Read MoreGeorgia Business Action Network – February 14, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR This week, the legislature stood in recess to allow the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to conduct hearings for both the FY 2020 Amended and FY 2021 budgets. The General Assembly will reconvene on February 18, 2020 for legislative day 13 and work through Friday, February 21. To view the latest adjournment resolution…
Read MoreGeorgia Business Action Network – February 7, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR This week, the general assembly reconvened on February 3, 2020 for legislative day 10, and worked through Wednesday, February 5th completing legislative day 12. The legislature will stand in recess until February 18, 2020 when it will reconvene for legislative day 13. To view the latest adjournment resolution click here. ACTION ALERT: STATEWIDE…
Read MoreGeorgia Business Action Network – January 31, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR This week, the general assembly reconvened on January 27, 2020 for legislative day 5, and worked through Friday, January 31 completing legislative day 9. The legislature will reconvene on Monday, February 3 and work through Thursday, February 6. ACTION ALERT: STATEWIDE BUSINESS COURT UPDATE Contact your senator to vote YES on Senate Bill…
Read MoreGeorgia Business Action Network – January 24, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR The legislature was in recess this week to allow the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to conduct joint state budget hearings. The General Assembly will reconvene on January 27, 2020 for legislative day 5, and work through Friday, January 31. BUDGET PRESENTATION HELD BEFORE JOINT COMMITTEE Tuesday through Thursday this week, state legislative…
Read MoreGeorgia Business Action Network – January 17, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Monday marked the start of the 2020 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. The legislature met Monday through Thursday, completing the 4th legislative day of 40. Next week, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees will meet jointly to hear from Governor Kemp and various state agency leaders regarding the FY 2020 Amended and…
Read More2020 Rural Recommendations
The Georgia Chamber, Georgia Chamber Foundation, and Georgia Chamber Rural Prosperity Council are proud to present the 2020 Rural Recommendations report as part of our continued efforts to elevate Georgia’s 140 rural counties. Since 2018, the Georgia Chamber Center for Rural Prosperity has used our annual Rural Recommendation report to propose hundreds of recommendations intended to stimulate economic vitality and…
Read MoreHigh Potentials Leadership Program 2020
The Georgia Chamber is excited to announce that the application process is now open for 2020 High Potential Leadership Program candidates. Established in 2018, the High Potentials Leadership Program builds confidence and tangible leadership skills in high potential individuals preparing for outward-facing responsibilities. Programming focuses on civic engagement, policy and political engagement, external effectiveness and…
Read MoreStay Connected with Crown Castle
We live in a world where connectivity is no longer a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Smarter devices, faster data, and new technologies have led to a dramatic shift in the way people consume information and how businesses rely on it, leading to a significant increase in data demand and usage. This connectivity, data access,…
Read MoreFarmer’s Daughters Vineyards + Tasting Room – A Southwest Georgia Treasure
Authentic Georgia is proud to highlight Farmer’s Daughters Vineyards + Tasting Room as an exceptional member for the month of December. Farmer’s Daughters Vineyards + Tasting Room is a Southwest Georgia treasure enjoyable for both newbies and experts in wine tasting alike. Blended with vinifera from French-American hybrid wine grapes, their wines are fruit-forward, off-dry,…
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