Posts by Zoe Lumpkin

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…

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…

Atlanta, GA – The Hub Chamber Council, an integrated policy group of the eleven leading metro Hub Chambers outside of the Atlanta area, is excited to announce the passage of two supported bills, House Bill 514 and Senate Bill 195, this past Crossover Day at the State Capitol. House Bill 514 carried by House Representative…

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…

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…

Atlanta, Georgia – Monday, February 27, 2023 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Holt Persinger in the special election runoff for State House District 119, which includes portions of Barrow and Jackson Counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office. After working through the…

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…

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…