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Atlanta mayor allows restaurants to temporarily serve alcohol to-go
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says restaurants in the city will be able to serve alcohol to-go during a temporary period. In a tweet, she said: “Thank you to all who sent helpful info to assist with our bars and restaurants. I’ve signed an Executive Order that will allow them to serve alcohol during this Take-Out only period.” Read more here
HR6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
HR6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary The bill proposes many changes to increase public health measures as well as provisions that require most U.S. private employers to provide paid leave to employees under certain circumstances. While employers are responsible for funding the paid leave should it become law, employers would be able to take tax credits for the paid leave provided to employees under…
COVID-19 and Economic Recovery: The Chamber’s Role
COVID-19 and Economic Recovery: The Chamber’s Role By Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce For over 400 years, chambers of commerce around the world have been champions of free enterprise, job creation and community response. In unsteady economic times throughout history, chambers have organized the troops, raised funds for war efforts, coordinated disaster response, been the voice of progress during civil…
Georgia Chamber hosts Conference Call on COVID-19
The Georgia Chamber hosted a member-wide press conference that drew 1,000 participants to hear national and state experts in healthcare, business and the chamber industry share the latest information regarding COVID-19. Georgia businesses and local communities were encouraged to follow the leadership of Governor Kemp and his teams while continuing to make fact-based decisions related to individual operations. “The Georgia Chamber is fully supporting state…
Georgia Chamber Updates Businesses and Local Communities on COVID-19
Georgia Chamber Updates Businesses and Local Communities on COVID-19 Chamber works with Anthem to Communicate Member Cost-Waiver for Virus Testing The Georgia Chamber is supporting a fact-based approach to the COVID-19 public health and economic challenge, emphasizing hard data, to keep the Georgia economy moving. “We encourage elected officials, local school systems, governments and businesses to follow the lead of Governor Brian Kemp,” said Georgia…
Chamber-hosted Conference Call
The Georgia Chamber is encouraging businesses and communities to make fact-based decisions and stay informed on COVID19. To read our Business Intelligence Bulletin addressing COVID19 and view a brief video message from President & CEO Chris Clark, please CLICK HERE. As we move forward, the Georgia Chamber – in partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – will be holding a member-wide conference call…
Lawsuit Reform Essential to Georgia Business Growth
Op-Ed | Lawsuit Reform Essential to Georgia Business Growth By Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce For well over a century, the Georgia Chamber has been a fierce champion for free enterprise and job creation in all 159 counties of our state. We work to improve our business climate, help companies expand and create jobs, improve the skills of Georgians…
Georgia Business Action Network – March 6, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR This week the General Assembly convened on Monday, March 2 and worked through Thursday, March 5 to complete legislative day 25. The legislature will reconvene on Monday, March 9 for legislative day 26. Thursday, March 12 will mark “crossover day” which is the last day bills can pass their chamber of origin in order to be further considered. To view the latest adjournment…
Georgia Business Action Network – February 28, 2020
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR This week the General Assembly convened on Monday, February 24 for legislative day 17 and worked through Friday, February 28 to complete legislative day 21 of 40. The legislature will reconvene on Monday, March 2 and work through Thursday, March 5. To view the latest adjournment resolution click here. ELECTIONS 2020 election cycle candidate qualifying for both partisan and nonpartisan races will begin Monday,…
Business Intelligence Bulletin – COVID19 Update
Georgia Chamber Encourages Fact-Based Decision Making on COVID19 Both U.S. Chamber and Governor Kemp’s Office point to CDC as best source for information The Georgia Chamber is encouraging Georgia businesses to make fact-based decisions and to stay updated regarding COVID19. “We thank Governor Brian Kemp and his steady hand through the early days of the process to keep Georgia safe and our economy strong,” said Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President and…