Georgia Chamber
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Investor Benefits – HR Library
Did you know that with your membership to the Georgia Chamber you receive 20% off the Georgia HR Library? Our hope is that this resource will help you operate your business more efficiently and avoid the hidden pitfalls of HR law. The updated and revised 2019 edition of the Georgia HR Library was not written as a response to employee-related problems, but to help you…
Smart Decisions Coalition
Talent & Leadership Policy Committee | Smart Decisions Coalition The Talent and Leadership Policy Committee studies ways that Georgia can improve the entire spectrum of education throughout the state. A talented workforce and strong community leaders are among the most important factors in determining how Georgia will grow in the 21st century. Availability of talent has become the driving force in where companies decide to…
Georgia InVenture Prize: Meet the Teams
The Georgia Chamber has kicked of its plans to lead the New Georgia Economy by making entrepreneurship and innovation one of its top strategic focus areas. We are proud to have developed Georgia InVenture Prize, a new innovation competition in partnership with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Education. In December of 2018, we opened…
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Patten in State House Special Election
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the endorsement of Franklin Patten in the State House District 176 special election to take place on February 12th. After working through the endorsement process, the Georgia Chamber is confident that Franklin Patten is the pro-business candidate who will work to keep Georgia the #1 state to do business. “It is a true honor to gain…
New Members in January
We’re excited to announce our list of new members who officially joined the Chamber last month. We look forward to working with each company throughout the year and appreciate their support!
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform Hires Former Representative Hanson
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform (GLR), an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent hire of former State Representative Meagan Hanson as Executive Director. Hanson brings a tremendous amount of skills and background needed to be effective as she leads the organization to great success. “I am thrilled to join Georgians for Lawsuit Reform as Executive Director. With Georgia being…
SMART Plan Update
The Georgia Chamber and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield shaped a way for small businesses across Georgia to have access to more affordable healthcare by creating the Georgia Chamber SMART plan that launched in October 2018. The innovative health plan works to keep employees and their families healthy and connected to quality care by offering rate stability and potential savings to smaller employers. We’re…
InVenture Prize Competition
In keeping with its desire to expand innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, the Georgia Chamber is set to host the inaugural Georgia InVenture Prize competition on April 3-4, 2019. This competition will be an annual event that highlights Georgia’s innovation ecosystem and its high-potential, ambitious and growth-oriented student entrepreneurs. In order to participate in the Georgia InVenture Prize, teams will be chosen by their…
Executive Leadership in 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sonny Deriso as 2019 Chairman of the Georgia Chamber. Deriso is also the newest member of the Georgia Chamber’s Executive Committee and brings many years of business leadership experience to the Chamber team. “It is an honor and privilege to serve as 2019 Chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Being a member of the Board…
Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2019 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces the transition of its leadership effective January 16, 2019, with Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr. succeeding Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. as Chairman. Kessel Stelling, Chairman & CEO of Synovus Bank, served as the Chair of the Georgia Chamber for 2018 and has served on its Board of Governors over the last decade. Kessel will continue to serve on the…