Georgia Chamber Urges Congressional Delegation to Act on Harmful Tax Policies

Atlanta, Georgia – Today, the Georgia Chamber, the state’s largest business advocacy organization which represents tens and thousands of members, sent a letter to Georgia’s Congressional Delegation urging them to take immediate action on four business-killing federal tax policies.   In 2017, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act brought about the most comprehensive tax overhaul the…

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Post-Session Reflections

By Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce After an unprecedented year of business development with over $21 billion of investment from 348 projects in 2022, Governor Kemp, Lt Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, and the Georgia General Assembly have proven they are dedicated to continuing that trend in 2023. During the 40-day legislative session,…

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Georgia Chamber Celebrates Pro-Business Victories in 2023 Legislative Session

Atlanta, Georgia – Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – On Wednesday, March 29th, the Georgia General Assembly concluded the first session of the 2023-2024 legislative biennium. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce thanks members of the House and Senate for their focus on economic development, job creation, infrastructure, and education. Many of the Chamber’s top-priority bills involving…

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Workforce Shortages Necessitate State Solutions to Workforce Housing

By Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce When it comes to economic growth, Georgia keeps setting records. Last year alone, we saw a whopping $21.2 billion in investments and 51,132 newly created jobs as a result of 358 projects across the state. What’s more—85% of this investment and more than 30,000 jobs came…

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Georgia Chamber Announces an Official Sustainability Partner

Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Chamber, the state’s largest business advocacy organization, convenor, and future caster, is proud to announce a new sustainability partnership with Woodard & Curran. “We believe this collaboration will not only benefit our members, but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the state of Georgia,” said Chris Clark, President…

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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Releases Statewide CEO Survey Results

Survey proves Georgia CEOs are more optimistic about the Georgia economy than national economy and project growth on the horizon Atlanta, GA – Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – Today the Georgia Chamber of Commerce released the results from its inaugural CEO and Executive Insights survey which gathered insights from top Georgia executives and small business…

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Georgia Coalition for Housing Opportunity Proud to Support HB 517, HB 514

New legislation will cut government red tape, encourage private sector innovation, and increase access to safe, affordable housing Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Coalition for Housing Opportunity (GCHO) is proud to support HB 517 and HB 514, legislation introduced by Representative Dale Washburn, R-Macon, which will address the affordable housing crisis in Georgia and encourage sustainable…

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Georgia Chamber hosts business prospects for annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

Albany, Georgia – Thursday, February 9, 2023 – This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Lt. Governor Burt Jones and University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, to learn about…

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