Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2019 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces the transition of its leadership effective January 16, 2019, with Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr. succeeding Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. as Chairman. Kessel Stelling, Chairman & CEO of Synovus Bank, served as the Chair of the Georgia Chamber for 2018 and has served on its Board of Governors over…

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2019 Eggs and Issues Recap

The Georgia Chamber hosted its annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast at the Georgia World Congress Center on January 16, 2019. Elected officials and industry leaders from across the state provided a legislative overview and discussed issues pertinent to Georgia’s changing economy. The Chamber also released their official list of 2019 Legislative Priorities, which can be…

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New Georgia Economy

Convening industry experts, elected officials, and Georgia’s business community to discuss how to better prepare for emerging opportunities and risks in the new economy. At the start of 2019, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce launched New Georgia Economy, a strategic plan and regional tour designed to help our state better prepare for emerging and upcoming…

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New Georgia Economy Series

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local chambers, is proud to announce the 2019 New Georgia Economy Series – ‘An empowering series for Georgia’s leading innovators.’ This half-day workshop will provide unique insights into emerging trends and risks, and the impact to small business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The series is an excellent opportunity…

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Georgia Chamber Launches Georgia Chamber SMART Plan

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, launched the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan, a new comprehensive health program that offers rate stability and potential savings for groups with 2 to 50 eligible employees. For small business employers with at least two employees enrolled on their medical plan and…

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Hurricane Michael Recovery

HURRICANE MICHAEL RECOVERY We all know how disasters like Hurricane Michael can impact our communities and lives, and now that the worst is behind us, it’s time for us to step in and assist those impacted. We’ve been monitoring the damage the storm left behind, and the impact it had on businesses and communities throughout…

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Read This Before Heading to the Polls

Over the last year, the Georgia Chamber has connected with candidates across the state to share our ‘8 for 18’ initiative in which we defined the pro-business platform. For more details on our ‘8 for 18’ initiative and where the candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of State stand on the issues important to…

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2018 State Chamber of the Year

The Council of State Chambers, (COSC) named the Georgia Chamber of Commerce the 2018 State Chamber of Year at its annual award ceremony held in New Orleans, Louisiana. “I am proud to say for the second year the Georgia Chamber has been named Chamber of the Year by two accrediting organizations,” said Georgia Chamber President…

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Announcing the Launch of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition (GSEC), a statewide advocacy group focused on ensuring the long-term viability and success of Georgia’s screen entertainment industry. “The founding members of GSEC represent Georgia’s top industry and private sector leaders, coming together in a unique collaboration with Georgia’s deep crew…

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Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Establish Partnership

On Tuesday, August 28th, the Georgia Chamber and Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of their strategic partnership as their newest initiative to promote inclusive economic growth and development. As both organizations have a long-standing history of supporting businesses across the state, their alliance seeks to foster the relationships between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic…

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