Georgia Chamber Commends the House for Passing HB 479
The Georgia Chamber commends Governor Kemp, the House of Representatives, and the bipartisan group of bill signers on the unanimous passage of HB 479 to repeal Georgia’s antiquated citizen’s arrest law. Originally crafted in 1863, the state’s current law allows for gross negligence within our judicial system, as seen in the case of Ahmaud Arbery’s…
Read MoreThe Future of Equity & Inclusion ft. Dr. Eloisa Klementich
Join us for a virtual discussion on the future of equity and inclusion in our economy with the President & CEO of Invest Atlanta, Dr. Eloisa Klementich. Dr. Klementich will sit down with Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President & CEO, to unpack the importance of diversity and inclusion to the recruitment of business and investment…
Read MoreFuture of Georgia Summit & Reimagined NGE Tour
Join the Georgia Chamber in Columbus Georgia on August 10-11, 2021, as we unpack the current state of our economy. This event will host expert leaders to highlight key factors impacting growth while offering up foundations and foci that the business community must consider as we reimagine a new, more inclusive and resilient future, together.…
Read MoreCongressional Luncheon
Join us in Columbus, Georgia, on August 10th for the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon, presented by Columbus State University. This year’s program will feature guest speakers from both state and federal governments to share insights on the issues facing our state today and what the future holds. Table sales for this event are sold out;…
Read MoreBusiness & Industry Committee Tours Georgia Ports Authority
In April, the Business & Industry Committee began its first of 5 meetings around the state with a tour of the Georgia Ports Authority, the fourth busiest port in the U.S. and fastest growing
Read MoreBill Will Benefit Employers and Students
Both employers and students stand to benefit from a bill passed this session that incentivizes employers to provide work based learning opportunities. Sponsored by Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), HB 402 authorizes insurers to grant up to a 5 percent workers’ compensation rate reduction to employers who offer work-based learning opportunities.
Read MoreProtecting Georgia Small Business Act Awaits Governor’s Signature
An effort to protect small businesses from onerous federal overreach successfully passed this session and awaits the Governor’s signature. The Protecting Georgia Small Business Act (SB 277), sponsored by Senator John Albers (R-Roswell), clarifies that under state law neither a franchise nor an employee of that franchise can be considered employees of the larger franchisor.
Read MoreProposed Overtime Regulations May Impact Employers as Soon as July 2016
On the federal level, the chamber is monitoring the U.S. Department of Labor proposed overtime regulation that mandates overtime pay for salaried workers making $50,400 or less””up from $23,660 a 113% increase. If efforts to block the rule aren’t successful, employers may have to comply as soon as July 2016.
Read MoreLawsuits Put Georgia Job Growth at Risk
Georgia Chamber leads conversation urging legal reform ATLANTA – September 17, 2015 – The U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Legal Reform recently released a survey conducted by Harris Poll that ranked perceptions of state lawsuit environments. 75 percent of the companies surveyed (general counsels and senior attorneys) indicated a state’s legal environment is likely to impact…
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