FIFA Announces Atlanta to be a Host City for 2026 World Cup

Atlanta, GA – June 16, 2022 – Today the governing body for global soccer competitions, FIFA (International Federation of Association Football), announced Atlanta, Georgia as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played across North America. The match(es) will take place at Mercedes Benz Stadium which is home to the Atlanta…

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Georgia Chamber Announces 2022 ‘Legislators of the Year’

Senator Larry Walker, Representatives Robert Dickey and Rob Leverett recognized for their leadership in the State Thursday, June 9, 2022—Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced its 2022 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development, free enterprise and…

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Georgia Chamber Announces New Affiliation with Georgia Research Alliance

Atlanta, GA – June 2, 2022 – The Georgia Chamber today announced the creation of a new affiliate partnership with the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). This new partnership will have statewide presence and share the common goals of strengthening Georgia’s knowledge-based economy and building a stronger workforce. The two organizations will form a symbiotic relationship…

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Hyundai Motor Group Charts New Era for Georgia with Plant Announcement

Vehicle manufacturer to open second location with investment, creating thousands of jobs Atlanta, GA – May 20, 2022 – Governor Brian Kemp today announced that the Hyundai Motor Group, with an already established presence in Georgia, is investing in a second vehicle assembly plant. Located within the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority which…

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Georgia Chamber Endorses Brian Strickland for the 17th State Senate District

Atlanta, Georgia – Friday, May 20, 2022 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Brian Strickland in the primary election for State Senate District 17, which includes portions of Walton, Morgan, Henry and Newton counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office.  After working through…

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Georgia Chamber Endorses Dale Washburn for the 141st State House District

Atlanta, Georgia – Friday, May 20, 2022 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Dale Washburn in the primary election for State House District 141, which includes portions of Bibb, Monroe, and Jones counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office.  After working through the…

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Georgia Chamber statement on House Higher Education Subcommittee

Atlanta, Georgia – May 16, 2022 – The Georgia Chamber commends House Speaker David Ralston (R–Blue Ridge) and House Higher Education Chairman Chuck Martin (R–Alpharetta) for taking bold steps to address the labor crisis that is facing businesses in Georgia and nationwide. “As the Georgia Chamber team travels the state meeting with businesses of all…

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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…

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Georgia 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…

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Georgia Chamber Commissioned Poll Shows Strong Support for Rivian Facility

Atlanta, Georgia — February 28, 2022 — A recent, independently commissioned Georgia Chamber poll of the four-county area (Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton) named as home to Rivian’s $5 Billion future manufacturing facility shows a strong 2-to-1 support for the project. According to the poll, the respondents cited the positive impact the facility will have…

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