ArchiveGeorgia 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 Read More
ArchiveGeorgia Chamber's Government Affairs Council Announces Legislators of the YearFor 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 Read More
ArchiveGeorgia Chamber Launches New Digital Voter ScorecardFor 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/. Read More
ArchiveInnovation & Technology Committee hosted a reception at Google AtlantaThe 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
ArchiveHouse Bill 937 extends the sunset provision on the sales and use tax creditAlso sponsored by Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), House Bill 937 extends the sunset provision on the sales and use tax credit for competitive projects of regional significance through 2019. This credit for projects of regional Read More
ArchiveHouse Bill 936 provides clarity to an existing tax credit programSponsored by Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), House Bill 936 provides clarity to an existing tax credit program designed to entice job creation throughout the state. Also a priority for the Department of Economic Development, HB Read More
ArchiveHouse Bill 935, extending the inventory ad valorem tax exemption, passesSponsored by Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), House Bill 935 extends the inventory ad valorem tax exemption, also known as the Freeport exemption, to fulfillment centers. A priority for the Department of Economic Development, this legislation Read More
ArchiveAnnual IRS update bill was passed and signed into lawThe annual IRS update bill was passed and signed into law midway through the 2016 session. Sponsored by Rep. David Knight (R-Griffin), House Bill 742 ensures the continued stability and compliance of the Georgia Revenue Read More
