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Storm Victims Beware!

For Immediate Release STORM VICTIMS BEWARE Prevent yourself from falling victim to scammers ATLANTA – October 8, 2016 – In an attempt to take advantage of victims of property damage caused by natural disasters, “storm chasers” may ask that you assign your benefits to them in exchange for damage repair. The Georgia Chamber advises you not to sign anything until you have consulted with your…

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Gov. Deal Issues Mandatory Evacuation

In preparation for Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Nathan Deal has issued a mandatory evacuation east of Interstate 95 for six coastal counties. The six counties include: Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden. Along with the opening of shelters throughout the counties mentioned above, Gov. Deal has also activated 45 members of the Georgia National Guard to assist state and local public safety and transportation officials….

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Federation Benefits

Welcome to the Georgia Chamber Federation Through a partnership between your local chamber of commerce and the Georgia Chamber, you now receive free Federation membership into the Georgia Chamber! This membership is available to you for as long as your business has 10 of fewer employees and you are a member of your local chamber. Benefits include: An advocate for your business A team of…

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Georgia Chamber Partners with the Georgia Heart Campaign

For Immediate Release GEORGIA CHAMBER PARTNERS WITH THE GEORGIA HEART CAMPAIGN HEART tax credit assists rural hospitals with increased funding to help Georgians ATLANTA – September XX, 2016 – The Georgia Chamber is partnering with Georgia HEART to support rural hospitals throughout the state improve their ability to provide healthcare to thousands of Georgians. Beginning January 1, 2017, the Georgia HEART hospital program will provide Georgia…

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Join us for the Georgia Health Means Business Forum

Georgia is very proud to be known nationally as the number one state to do business.  We boast Fortune 500 headquarters and our recruitment efforts are second to none.  Our economic development efforts have yielded major prospects, citing good quality of life and good business climate.  The startup scene is growing and we now rank third in the country in film production. However, one area…

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Georgia Chamber Endorses U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson

For Immediate Release Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses U.S. Senator and Senate Candidate Johnny Isakson ATLANTA–July 25, 2016–On behalf of our 40,000 members and their 2,000,000 employees across all industry sectors throughout the state, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud endorse U.S. Senator and Senate candidate Johnny Isakson. The Georgia Chamber strives to support those individuals whose priorities include advancing economic development and job…

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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Drew Ferguson for Congress

    For Immediate Release Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Drew Ferguson for Congress ATLANTA–July 14, 2016–On behalf of our 40,000 members and their 2,000,000 employees across all industry sectors throughout the state, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse Drew Ferguson for Congress in Georgia’s Third District.  Each year, the Georgia Chamber strives to support those individuals whose priorities include advancing economic…

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Georgia 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 and Representative Beth Beskin all received top honors in recognition…

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Georgia Chamber Launches New Digital Voter Scorecard

For Immediate Release ATLANTA – May 23, 2016 – The Georgia Chamber continues to take the legislative session beyond the Gold Dome with the launch of its interactive digital voter guide, the Chamber scorecard http://gachamberscore.com/. This user friendly platform offers the business community and Georgia voters the ability to track how legislators vote on important economic issues. With hundreds of bills debated each legislative session,…

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Innovation & 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.

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