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GBAN Legislative Update – February 2, 2018
GEORGIA BUSINESS ACTION NETWORK LEGISLATIVE UPDATE February 2, 2018 Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened Monday through Thursday completing fourteen legislative days of the 40-day session.The General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, February 5, and work through Thursday. Legislation of Interest This week, the Chamber’s Government Affairs Council (GAC) convened several committee meetings to vet and take positions on bills that…
Trump Administration applies tariffs to solar panels
Following the recommendations made by the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Trump Administration approved the first major trade action of 2018. During Monday’s announcement, U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer disclosed the implementation of tariffs on imported solar- energy components. While the immediate 30 percent tariff on solar goods won’t be completely diminished for four years, they are expected to decline by 15 percent. The first…
GBAN Legislative Update – January 26, 2018
Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened Monday through Thursday completing the 10th legislative day of 40. Next week, the General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, January 29, and work through Thursday. Also this week, the House and Senate adopted an adjournment resolution setting the calendar for the remainder of the Session. Currently, the legislature is set to complete its work on Thursday,…
GBAN Legislative Update – January 19, 2018
Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened on Thursday and Friday for the 5th and 6th legislative days. Next week, the General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, January 22, 2018 and work through Thursday. Political Affairs Update On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Senator-elect Brian Strickland and Representative-elect Geoffrey Cauble were sworn into office. The Georgia Chamber congratulates them on their elections and looks…
GBAN Legislative Update – January 12, 2018
Legislative Calendar Monday, the Georgia General Assembly convened for the start of the 2018 Legislative Session. The General Assembly worked Monday through Thursday completing four legislative days of the 40-day Session. Next week, the General Assembly will be adjourned as both chambers conduct budget hearings and will reconvene Thursday, January 18th. Political Affairs Update The Georgia Chamber congratulates Geoffrey Cauble and Brian Strickland on their…
The Chamber Connection – January 12, 2018
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Governor Deal delivers unifying final state of the state address. EGGS AND ISSUES BREAKFAST RECAP Check out this recap of the 2018 Eggs and Issues Breakfast. EXPERIENCE CUBA WITH THE CHAMBER Find out how you can take advantage of this investor benefit. NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn more about Savannah’s newest specialty finance firm. CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT Read about the chamber creating opportunities for…
The Chamber Connection – December 29, 2017
NEW RELOCATE & RESIDE PROGRAM LAUNCH Read more about the General Assembly’s solution to revitalize rural Georgia. FEDERAL TAX REFORM OVERVIEW Read more about the newly established tax reform policy. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Experience Atlanta’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve tradition since 1989. EXPERIENCE THE WORLD WITH THE CHAMBER Find out how you can take advantage of this investor benefit. NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn more about how this…
The Chamber Connection – December 15, 2017
2017 SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF RESULTS Read more about the results of the December 5th runoff election. GEORGIA ASSEMBLY’S NEWEST SUBCOMMITTEE Georgia legislators seek to improve state capitol sexual harassment policies. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Experience the south’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show. INVESTOR BENEFITS UPS DISCOUNT Find out how you can take advantage of this investor benefit. NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn more about Georgia’s Championship Lacrosse team. CHAMBER…
The Chamber Connection – December 1, 2017
CYBER SECURITY CENTER EXPANSION Augusta based center receives $35 million in state funding. MAKING THE GRADE Mercedes-Benz to partner with local college. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Experience the magical lights at Atlanta’s Botanical Gardens. HR LIBRARY Learn more about the Georgia Chamber’s Human Resources Library. NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn more about the organization that focuses on empowerment. LOCAL BIZ SPOTLIGHT This local business is all about making your brand known.
The Chamber Connection – November 17, 2017
SPECIAL ELECTION RECAP 2017 Special Election results and December runoffs. ATLANTA BELTLINE City of Atlanta Invests $60 Million to complete BeltLine Corridor. FALL FAVORITES Experience the Savannah riverboat for a Thanksgiving cruise. GEORGIA CHAMBER PAC Learn more about the Georgia Chamber’s Political Action Committee. NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn more about the organization that focuses on empowerment. CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT Read more about the local chamber that’s improving…