U.S. Chamber of Commerce to spend big on 2012 election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which helped Republicans make big gains in the 2010 congressional elections, is planning its most aggressive push yet to send business-friendly lawmakers to Washington in the November 6 election. Thomas Donohue, the president and CEO of the powerful business lobby, on Tuesday said the Chamber planned to get involved in 11 or 12 Senate races ...
http://news.yahoo.com/u-chamber-commerce-spend-big-2012-election-190432964--sector.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:42 -0700

Qatar Al-Anabi finish third in Atlanta qualifying

Agencies/Commerce, Georgia Al-Anabi Racing silver Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon is the No. 3 qualifier after two round of qualifying in Commerce, Georgia, just north of Atlanta.
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=503653&version=1&template_id=49&parent_id=29

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 15:19:55 -0700

Crawford Corporate Counsel Amy Loggins Named to the Georgia Chamber Law & Judiciary Committee

ATLANTA, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amy E. Loggins, assistant vice president and corporate counsel for Crawford & Company, recently was appointed as a member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Law & ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/crawford-corporate-counsel-amy-loggins-180000362.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

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Gary Black, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, announced a new partnership in support of Georgia Grown, the department’s recently redesigned program to support and promote agribusiness throughout the state.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/5/23/226814/Statewide-Organizations-Come-Together.aspx

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:34:07 -0700

Fan’s Perspective: Who to Watch at the NHRA Southern Nationals

The seventh event on the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series schedule is this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals, May 4 through 6 at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia. All four Full Throttle categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle - will be contested at Atlanta, and these are the drivers to watch in each category.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fan-perspective-watch-nhra-southern-nationals-011400962--spt.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 18:14:00 -0700

Most So. GA legislators score highly on Chamber list

But some didn't rate well on The Georgia Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber grades House and Senate members during the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions on business-friendly measures.
http://www.walb.com/story/18573887/most-so-ga-legislators-score-highly-on-chamber-list

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 11:29:21 -0700

State program helps Athens businesses get into exporting

Local businesses can connect with international partners at a state Department of Economic Development workshop this week. The Georgia Reaching Out Worldwide program, or GROW, is coming to the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday and Tuesday.
http://onlineathens.com/business/2012-05-12/state-program-helps-athens-businesses-get-exporting

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 12:46:47 -0700

NGMC surpasses $1 billion economic impact

GAINESVILLE - Hospital officials released numbers Wednesday, they say shows Northeast Georgia Medical Center is now in the $1 billion economic impact club.
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=248958

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:31:47 -0700

E-Commerce Business The Coffee Project Brews Success with VoiceNation

VoiceNation's SimplyONE and live answering services create the perfect blend for The Coffee Project's e-commerce, virtual business environment.Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 VoiceNation, the telecommunications leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services, has created an optimal opportunity for success for the e-commerce business, The Coffee Project. The nature of an online ...
http://news.yahoo.com/e-commerce-business-coffee-project-brews-success-voicenation-072203316.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 00:23:19 -0700

Chamber of Commerce hosts Military Appreciation Luncheon

Maj. Gen. Abe Abrams, Commanding General of the 3 rd  Infantry Division, gave the keynote address and said the support we give our troops is unmatched around the country.
http://www.wtoc.com/story/18609091/chamber-of-commerce-hosts-military-appreciation-luncheon

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:44:17 -0700