On May 18, 2016, The US Department of Labor unveiled the new standards of its overtime rule, impacting exceptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its regulations. As anticipated, it has raised the minimum annual salary threshold for salaried employees from $455 to $913 per week, or $47,476 annually. This momentous ruling will affect…

On May 18, 2016, The US Department of Labor unveiled the new standards of its overtime rule, impacting exceptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its regulations. As anticipated, it has raised the minimum annual salary threshold for salaried employees from $455 to $913 per week, or $47,476 annually. This momentous ruling will affect…

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invite you to the Georgia Health Means Business Forum on Thursday, September 15th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm EST at Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive, SW, National Center for Primary Care, Building A, Auditorium (1st Floor.) Please join Renee…

Join us for a full-day focused on the state of transportation in Georgia – from roads and bridges to ports and airports. More details coming soon. 

Due to technical difficulties, online registration is currently unavailable. You may still register by completing the paper registration form below and sending it to Keeya Dabney at kdabney@gachamber.com. 2016 Fall Board of Directors Meeting – Registration Form If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Laurie Tufts at ltufts@gachamber.com , or 404-223-2478.

Industry, Academia & Government: Strengthening Cyber Security Don’t be a victim of attack in cyberspace. Learn how to protect your business and yourself against the hackers. The Georgia Chamber and Augusta University have partnered to host a Cyber Security Summit in Augusta this October. Honorary Host Saxby Chambliss Former United States Senator Click HERE to view the tentative…

Join the Georgia Chamber and the U.S. Chamber for a discussion over breakfast on the U.S. trade agenda in 2016, including the outlook for major international markets, prospects for the Trans-Pacific and Trans-Atlantic trade agreements, and other top trade issues on the policy agenda in Washington and the campaign trail. Featuring Myron Brilliant Executive Vice…

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The outcome of the upcoming elections will undoubtedly have repercussions on Georgia’s business community. Are you aware of which candidates are for, or against the issues that matter to your business? Join Rob Engstrom, senior vice president and the national political director at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as he shares his observations on the…

With the increasing uncertainties in business operations, planning and preparing for what used to be unusual events has become a crucial aspect of any size organization. Disaster Preparedness and Response: 2016 is a great opportunity to check up on best business practices in preparedness and response, and what the most likely and costly events are predicted…