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• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: How Small Businesses Move Forward

  April 08, 2020

  As Georgians track the daily statistics on COVID-19, praying for our families as well as those combating the pandemic, we are also gaining a clearer picture for another set of startling data. The economic impact of Coronavirus will, by many expert projections, lead to a prolonged recession.

• Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Announce Plans to Extend Public Health State of Emergency

  April 08, 2020

  Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans to extend Georgia’s public health state of emergency through May 13th, 2020 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

• UGA, State Agencies Provide Assistance to Small Businesses Applying for Federal Aid

  April 08, 2020

  Nearly 1,500 struggling small business owners from across Georgia logged in to UGA Small Business Development Center webinars Monday for guidance in applying for federal assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Corsica Technologies: Work From Home Cybersecurity Recommendations

  April 08, 2020

  As the Coronavirus pandemic increasingly threatens our country and the world, more and more employees are working from home. With this rise of remote workers comes an increased risk of cyberattacks.

• 2020 Masters Targeting November 9th-15th

  April 07, 2020

  In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters.

• Technical College System of Georgia Providing Assistance to the State to Combat Coronavirus

  April 07, 2020

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is responding to the needs of communities impacted by the effects of the Coronavirus through its network of 22 colleges all across Georgia. TCSG colleges are helping Georgia’s healthcare system combat the spread of the Coronavirus by donating medical supplies, transporting essential items, and providing much-needed services for frontline workers and the community.

• Omega Construction, Inc. Begins New Construction at the Grove in Ardsley Park

  April 06, 2020

  Omega Construction continues its work on the multifamily development on the site of the former Abercorn Terrace Apartments between 61st and 63rd Streets in Midtown Savannah.

• Georgia Center for Nonprofits Supports Georgia Nonprofits through COVID-19 Crisis

  April 06, 2020

  As nonprofits across the country deal with the rapid changes caused by COVID-19 – prompting abrupt program shut-downs and interruptions while demand for essential services spikes – the Georgia Center for Nonprofits has established an ever-growing hub of resources to help them adapt, overcome, and continue serving communities in need.

• Georgia Chamber CEO: The Current Job of Business

  April 03, 2020

  Our daily news feeds overwhelm us with statistics, predictions and partisanship at every turn. Anxiety and worry consume many of our friends and neighbors. We pour over our ledger sheets as we check in on customers and clients. However, in this temporarily chaotic time, we want to recognize the incredible sacrifice and leadership borne out of this crisis and recommend a few ways for how we all can rise to the challenge.

• Georgia Banks Mobilized for Small Business Lending Program, SBA Provides Helpful Clarity

  April 03, 2020

  Georgia’s banks are mobilizing to help distribute $349 billion in emergency Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Act passed by Congress last week.

• JCB’s UK Factory Joins Global Call To Action Over Ventilator Shortage

  April 02, 2020

  JCB in the United Kingdom is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the Coronavirus crisis in order to join the global effort to manufacture ventilators, the company announced today.

• SOS Reaffirms May 19 Primary Date; Provides More Information

  April 02, 2020

  There has been a lot of talk lately around Georgia’s planned May 19th primary, including calls by one of the state’s top lawmakers to move the election date into June because of concerns with the COVID-19 outbreak. In an exclusive interview with InsiderAdvantage Monday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stood firm on his commitment to the May 19 date.

• Carl Vinson Institute of Government Rapidly Expanding Online Training Opportunities

  April 02, 2020

  The Carl Vinson Institute of Government is responding to coronavirus-related postponements by increasing the number of online professional development courses that are available for state and local government officials.

• Sterling Seacrest: The New Normal

  April 01, 2020

  Now that the virus is here and has disrupted our businesses, the question on everyone’s mind should be what are our next steps? It is a time to be forward thinking. As business leaders, we have an opportunity to think ahead and create an environment for our team where our business and employees are protected.

• Georgia Southern’s Q4 2019 Economic Monitor Reports Economy Ends Strong, Substantial Decline Expected

  April 01, 2020

  Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which analyzes Q4 2019 data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, reports that the Savannah metro economy ended strong in 2019, however substantial decline is expected in the coming months.

• UPS Mobilizes Against Coronavirus In Collaboration With Global Customers & U.S. Agencies

  April 01, 2020

  UPS announced an unprecedented increase in efforts in coordination with the President’s Coronavirus Taskforce, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and State health agencies. UPS Healthcare and UPS operations all over the world are working with many companies and agencies across the public and private sectors.

• What 2020 Stimulus Plan Can Do for Economy

  April 01, 2020

  The U.S. Congress has passed a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will expand unemployment insurance, provide $1,200 stimulus checks in emergency financial relief to most American adults and provide life preservers to distressed businesses impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. The bill, touted as the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history, was passed by the U.S. Senate and U.S. House this week and is signed by the president.

• Timely New Research Provides Business Insights into Georgians’ Societal Mindset, Guides Decision-making About Corporate Citizenship

  March 31, 2020

  Today goBeyondProfit released its second annual Corporate Generosity Research Report which unveils the strong mindset present as Georgia entered COVID-19 upheaval and provides insights to guide business leaders’ decision-making.

• DCA Launches New Resources for Georgians to Access High-Speed Internet

  March 31, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) launched a new website to inform Georgians about ways to connect to high-speed internet throughout the state.

• SBA Emergency Injury Disaster Loan, Paycheck Protection Loans, and The Cares Act

  March 30, 2020

  On March 11th, President Donald Trump directed the Small Business Administration to offer Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses and private non-profits impacted by COVID-19. The CARES Act, passed by the House on 3/27/2020, amends the Small Business Act to create a new Business Loan Program category and provides modifications to the EIDL program.

• Gov. Kemp Names Appointments to Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals

  March 30, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of Judge Carla Wong McMillian to serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judges Verda M. Colvin and John A. "Trea" Pipkin III to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals.

• All Georgia Voters will have the Chance to Vote by Absentee Ballot in May Primary

  March 30, 2020

  Georgia’s 6.9 million active voters can expect to receive mail from the Secretary of State’s office in the upcoming weeks. It will be an application for absentee voting in the upcoming May 19 Primary.

• Gov. Kemp, DCH, DBHDD, GHA Submit Emergency Waivers to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  March 30, 2020

  Governor Kemp and the Department of Community Health (DCH) submitted a request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an 1135 Medicaid waiver. Concurrently, the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) submitted a request to CMS for a 1135 Medicare waiver.

• Georgia Dept. of Labor Extend Unemployment Benefits for Georgians

  March 27, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) addressed the unprecedented demand for economic relief for Georgians as witnessed in the recent unemployment claims numbers released this morning by the US Department of Labor. This morning, Governor Kemp signed an Executive Order allowing GDOL Commissioner Mark Butler to issue two new emergency rules.

• Georgia Chamber Provides Business Guidance During COVID-19

  March 26, 2020

  The Georgia Chamber is providing business guidance regarding state and local ordinances. Recommendations include up-to-date information based upon regulations as of March 25, 2020 at noon.

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