EEOC’s “plans” or points of emphasis for 2012

As you know, the EEOC enforces several of the federal laws related to discrimination.  Those laws apply to employers with 15 or more employees. Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA.  The EEOC’s view is that employers are missing the boat regarding what their obligation is and what is and is not an undue hardship.  In our [...]

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Week 5 Legislative Update

Week Five – Feb 10 Legislation to repeal and replace TIA introduced Rep. Setzler (R-Cobb County) and two co-sponsors, introduced legislation this week to repeal the requirements of the existing Transportation Investment Act (TIA). The legislation, HB 938 and HR 1350, repeals the existing TIA law and calls for an amendment to the Georgia Constitution [...]

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Legislative Update – Week 4

Legislation on Jobs Tax Credits introduced as part of Governor’s Competitive Initiative Legislation that was a portion of Governor Deal’s “Competitive Initiative” efforts was introduced this week in the House.  HB 868 makes many significant improvements to the qualifying factors and value of jobs tax credits for new and expanded businesses throughout Georgia and should [...]

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Background on Georgia’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

www.dca.ga.gov/economic/financing/programs/SSBCI.asp The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (the “Act”) created the State Small Business Credit Initiative, funded with $1.5 billion to strengthen state lending programs that support small businesses and manufacturers.  Of that total amount allocated, Georgia was allocated $47,808,507 in December of 2011. Any approved program must ultimately generate $10 in private leverage [...]

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SMore BBQ Opens in Douglasville

S’More BBQ, located at 6855 Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville celebrated their grand opening on January 26.   Owner and manager Tina Cowley celebrated the occasion with a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting. With more than 60 combined years of hospitality industry experience between the owners, their vision for S’More BBQ is centered around a shared love of [...]

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Ameriprise Financial Relocates Office

Ameriprise Financial Relocates Office Douglasville, GA – Ameriprise Financial, located at 3133 Golf Ridge Blvd, Suite 201 in Douglasville celebrated their relocation and kick off to 2012 on January 10.  Proprieter and Financial Advisor, Patti Puckett; Associate Financial Advisor, Guy Moore; and Client Services Manager Susanne Spruill, officiated the occasion with a DC Chamber Ribbon [...]

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Chamber Foundation Scholarship Applications NOW Available!

The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents the Chamber Leadership Scholarships annually to two High School Seniors from the Douglas County School System who have demonstrated their leadership in the community. The first place scholarship is $1,000.00 and the second place scholarship is $500.00. The applicants must have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average [...]

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Legislative Update Week Three

2012 Legislative Update Week Three Legislature returns from Budget Week Recess, Sets 30 Day Calendar After week two’s joint House and Senate budget committee hearings, the Georgia General Assembly returned to regular business last week.  On Monday, the House adopted their legislative calendar through the 30th legislative day.  The 30th legislative day is planned for [...]

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Legislative Update Week Two

2012 Legislative Update Week Two Legislature in Budget Week Recess The Georgia General Assembly recognized Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday last week and held joint House and Senate budget hearings for the amended fiscal year 2012 budget and the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget during the remainder of the week. While Georgia continues to [...]

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