Posts by jlechner
The Future of Energy
I recently participated in the Energy Forward virtual forum produced by Gas South and Cobb EMC. The discussion was eye opening and the take-away clear. Energy plays a more critical role than ever in site selection decisions and job growth. In many ways, energy investments are actually creating and supporting a “New Georgia Economy.” As…
Read MoreSecretary Raffensperger Announces Safe, Secure, and Accessible Elections Task Force
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark joins host of state leaders named to this effort Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is forming a bipartisan task force to improve elections in Georgia. The Georgia Bipartisan Task Force for Safe, Secure, and Accessible Elections will meet weekly between now and the end of the year…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Announces 2020 ‘Legislators of the Year’
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced its 2020 Legislators of the Year awards. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state. These legislators are voted on by the Executive Committee of the Georgia Chamber’s Government Affairs…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Supports Governor Kemp’s Decision to Replenish Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
The Georgia Chamber commends Governor Kemp for appropriating $1.5B to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund which has been significantly depleted as a result of the pandemic’s impact on Georgia’s economy. The distribution of these benefits to Georgians experiencing COVID-recession job loss provided real peace of mind to our families as well as…
Read MoreGeorgia Screen Entertainment Coalition Announces 2020 “Friends of Film” Award Winners
Legislators honored for their support and commitment to one of the state’s fastest growing industries Today the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition (GSEC) announced the recipients of its first-ever “Friends of Film” awards program. These awards recognize a bipartisan group of state legislators for their support of legislation and policies important to Georgia’s $8.6B film, television,…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Endorses Don Hogan for 179th State House District
Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Don Hogan for State House District 179, which includes portions of Glynn County. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office. After working through the endorsement process, business leaders from across the state are confident that, as…
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