Posts by Zoe Lumpkin

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…

Atlanta, Georgia – Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – The Georgia Chamber has announced the recipients for this year’s Small Diverse Business program memberships. Eight diverse businesses – Alliance 85 Inc., BlazeSports America, Blessings Grow Meadows, Dane Law, DiverseWorks, REcoSystems, Retaaza, YMCA of Athens – will have opportunity to take full advantage of a one-year membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The program, sponsored by Fiserv, embodies the Chamber’s vision for promoting diversity…

Atlanta, Georgia – Tuesday, January 24, 2023 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Chas Cannon in the special election for State House District 172H, which includes Colquitt and portions of Cook and Thomas Counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office.  After working through…

Atlanta, Georgia – Thursday, January 19, 2023 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Sam Watson in the special election for State Senate District 11, which includes Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Grady, Seminole and Thomas Counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office.  After working…

Atlanta, Georgia – January 11, 2023 – The Georgia Chamber announced the transition of its leadership, with Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. succeeding Ben Tarbutton III as Chairman. Tarbutton, President of Sandersville Railroad Company, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2022 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee for 2023 as…