ArchiveRevision Proposed to Quality Jobs Tax CreditThis session, the policy committee proposed a revision to the definition of taxpayer with regards to the Quality Jobs Tax Credit. HB 922, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) and awaiting the Governor's signature, ensures Read More
ArchiveInnovation & Technology Committee Hosts Reception; Interactive PollingThe 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 Read More
ArchiveBusiness & Industry Committee Tours Georgia Ports AuthorityIn 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 More
ArchiveBill Will Benefit Employers and StudentsBoth 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 Read More
ArchiveProtecting Georgia Small Business Act Awaits Governor's SignatureAn 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 Read More
ArchiveProposed Overtime Regulations May Impact Employers as Soon as July 2016On 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 Read More
ArchiveSummit for Workplace WellnessThe Georgia Chamber is working with the U.S. Chamber to host a summit in Atlanta centered around workplace wellness initiatives. Supported by a private foundation grant, the Chamber will bring in guest speakers from the Read More
ArchiveMedicaid Expansion Likely Priority in 2017A major ongoing initiative at the Georgia Chamber is a comprehensive study of the state's Medicaid program and its impact on individuals in the "coverage gap," delivery of healthcare, as well as the impacts on Read More
