Challenge 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,…

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Addressing Georgia’s Rural Labor Crisis

by Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber It’s been one year since the Georgia Chamber resumed safe, in-person events. After COVID riddled our very existence with uncertainty, we were forced to temporarily dispense with those gatherings to preserve the health and well-being of all Georgians. So, it was good to be out last week,…

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Georgia Chamber Addresses Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Atlanta, September 13, 2021 – Georgia employers and the Georgia Chamber have been working closely with Governor Kemp and state leaders to protect the lives and livelihoods of all citizens by encouraging mask-wearing, vaccination, and adherence to CDC guidelines as we navigate recovery together. Each workplace is different, and employers should continue to have the…

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Understanding 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…

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Economic Prosperity Requires Action on Crime

August 20, 2021 – A decade ago, businesses shifted their expansion, location, and relocation decisions from a model founded on incentives and infrastructure to one based on access to talent. Vibrant communities, otherwise known as live, work, play, and pray communities, have become the true economic drivers. No longer do workers move to better jobs.…

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The Georgia Chamber Addresses Public Safety and Crime

August 10, 2021 – “The Georgia Chamber believes that safe, healthy communities are paramount to our overall growth and economic stability. Crime and violence inhibit our recovery, lessen upward mobility, and perpetuate generational poverty. We stand with Governor Kemp, Lt. Governor Duncan, and Speaker Ralston in the fight against crime and applaud their efforts to…

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Georgia 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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Georgia Chamber Announces 2021 ‘Legislators of the Year’

Caption: Leaders from the Georgia Chamber Government Affairs Council congratulate the 2021 Legislators of the Year. L to R: Kevin Perry, Ga Beverage Assoc., Brandon Reese, Wellstar Health System, Rep. Shaw Blackmon, Sen. Ben Watson, Rep. Stan Gunter and David Raynor, Georgia Chamber. June 10, 2021 – Atlanta, Ga  – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce…

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