Transforming Talent: Addressing Georgia’s Current and Growing Labor Shortage
Exacerbated by COVID, Georgia’s workforce shortage is and has been a growing challenge for years. With technology changing the way we think, do business and interact as consumers, job demands and the skills required to do them are evolving and changing every day. Learn how to adapt and plan for the issues at-hand, as well…
Read MoreColumbus PAC Dinner
The Georgia Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) will host a dinner in Columbus on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the Bo Bartlett Center. Presented by Gas South, this event will provide networking opportunity for PAC contributors. A minimum contribution of $1,000 is required to attend. Attire is business casual. Trollies will depart Hotel Indigo at…
Read MoreHR Webinar Series on Cybersecurity – Is It Really That Serious?
When it comes to cyber-attacks, it’s not a question of if, but when! This event, designed for the non-technical professional, is intended to help strengthen cybersecurity management and awareness, while showing you how to manage the risks to your company. We will provide insights into current threats, understanding risks and what they mean to your…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Announces 2021 ‘Legislators of the Year’
Caption: Leaders from the Georgia Chamber Government Affairs Council congratulate the 2021 Legislators of the Year. L to R: Kevin Perry, Ga Beverage Assoc., Brandon Reese, Wellstar Health System, Rep. Shaw Blackmon, Sen. Ben Watson, Rep. Stan Gunter and David Raynor, Georgia Chamber. June 10, 2021 – Atlanta, Ga – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreBoard of Governors & Board of Directors Meeting
Join us August 10, 2021, for our next Board of Governors & Board of Directors meeting in Columbus, Georgia, just before the annual Congressional Luncheon. A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Global Payments, for their support. Safety precautions that are in-place at the time of this meeting will be observed. Thank you for your…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Brings Reimagined Tour Stop to Brunswick, Opens New Office
Public Strategy Session, presented by Wells Fargo, continues along the Coast as Georgia Chamber celebrates the grand opening of a third office location Georgia Region 12 – May 27, 2021 – The Georgia Chamber is hosting a series of virtual and safe, in-person planning events known collectively as the 2021 Reimagined New Georgia Economy Tour. Presented by Wells Fargo, the Reimagined…
Read MoreThe Future of Georgia ft. Small Business Capital
The Georgia Chamber will host a special Future of Georgia virtual event on June 3, 2021, at 10:00AM EST featuring Grace Fricks, President & CEO of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE). Fricks will expand on the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund which aims to support the recovery of small businesses and nonprofits with…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Applauds Governor Kemp and the Department of Labor for Addressing Georgia’s Growing Labor Crisis
Atlanta – May 13 – The Georgia Chamber applauds Governor Brian Kemp and Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler for addressing Georgia’s growing labor shortage crisis. Today’s actions will help facilitate filling hundreds of thousands of available jobs and successfully getting Georgians back to work. We also encourage Georgia job creators to work with the Department of Labor and other organizations to address transition needs for new workers. # #…
Read MoreOP-ED: Georgia’s Growing Labor Crisis
We all know that Georgians have an incredible work ethic and want to work. As we continue to recover from this pandemic-induced recession, we are hearing from a growing chorus of small business owners, agricultural leaders, managers in retail, manufacturing and nearly every industry sector across the country concerned about the lack of available workforce.…
Read More2021 Virtual D.C. Fly-In
The Georgia Chamber will host a virtual spring D.C. Fly-In on May 18, 2021. Join us to hear from our leaders in Washington who are focused on economic recovery and resiliency, transportation and infrastructure planning, education, healthcare, and rural connectivity. To reserve your spot for this virtual experience, register at the link above. *** The…
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