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Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Endorses Cason Hightower for 18th State House District
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Cason Hightower for State House District 18, which includes portions of Carroll and Haralson Counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office. After working through the endorsement process, business leaders from across the state are confident that Ms. Hightower,…
Read MoreOp-Ed | Free Enterprise Responds
Free Enterprise Responds By Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Over the last few weeks, the power of free enterprise has been on full display as companies around the world have shifted, planned, reprogrammed and adjusted to protect employees and customers across a very different economic landscape. At the same time, we…
Read MoreAct Now: Op-ed outlining four calls-to-action for economic recovery
Act Now By Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce As leaders begin discussions about reopening the economy, we know that it does not signal an end to the pandemic nor an abatement of the financial crisis for which we all face an inevitably long and rather costly recession. It is instead a…
Read MoreAtlanta 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…
Read MoreUrge Your State Senator to Vote “Yes” on HR 993 with NO Amendments
GEORIGA BUSINESSES NEED YOUR HELP! WHAT: House Resolution 993, sponsored by Rep. Chuck Efstration (R – Dacula), would amend the Georgia Constitution to provide for the creation of a business court with statewide jurisdiction. The goal of this legislation is to provide a dependable forum to litigants throughout Georgia for the resolution of complex business cases. BENEFIT:…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber’s Government Affairs Council Announces Legislators of the Year
For Immediate Release GEORGIA CHAMBER’S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR How they voted supports strong pro-business policy agenda ATLANTA – June 15, 2016 – Each year, the Georgia Chamber’s Government Affairs Council recognizes legislators for their votes on critical business legislation. During this year’s spring meeting Senator Jeff Mullis, Representative John Meadows…
Read MoreInnovation & Technology Committee hosted a reception at Google Atlanta
The Innovation & Technology Committee hosted a reception at Google Atlanta on April 13, 2016. Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark facilitated an interactive polling experience to determine innovation and technology issues affecting companies in the state and gain insight on where the Chamber should focus policy efforts.
Read MoreHouse Bill 937 extends the sunset provision on the sales and use tax credit
Also sponsored by Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), House Bill 937 extends the sunset provision on the sales and use tax credit for competitive projects of regional significance through 2019. This credit for projects of regional significance is an essential tool used by the Department of Economic Development in recruiting new industry to Georgia
Read MoreHouse Bill 936 provides clarity to an existing tax credit program
Sponsored by Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), House Bill 936 provides clarity to an existing tax credit program designed to entice job creation throughout the state. Also a priority for the Department of Economic Development, HB 936 provides that a “new full-time employee job” means a newly-created position requiring a minimum of 35 hours per week…
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