Posts by rjones@gamfg.org
Transformer – 5/29/25
Transformer – 5/29/25
Read MorePutting Excellence into Operational Excellence
Putting Excellence into Operational Excellence The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) hosted its first-ever Operational Excellence Conference June 13 – 15. Nearly 170 manufacturers, associates and stakeholders attended. The event was held at the Cloudland Resort near LaFayette and included a tour of the world-class GE/Roper manufacturing facility, extensive discussion on many critical manufacturing topics,…
Read MoreGAM Files Comments with Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts
GAM Files Comments with Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts The comments were regarding a review of tax credits and exemptions. The Georgia General Assembly in recent years has engaged in the process of reviewing tax credits and exemptions to consider whether such credits and exemptions are serving their intended purposes and benefitting the state. …
Read MoreGAM welcomes Crown USA
GAM welcomes Crown USA We are proud to welcome Crown USA as a new Manufacturing member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. Located in Woodbury, Crown USA’s mission is to make our roads safer by providing innovative and superior pavement marking products that are accessible to everyone from small communities to large cities.…
Read MoreTransformer – 5/9/25
Transformer – 5/9/25
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages
GAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages Rough estimate: Over the course of my work life, I have attended over 10,000 meetings – ranging from one-hour staff sessions to multi-day blow-out conferences. That’s a lot of meetings. To quote former President Biden, “No joke.” I can remember the worst of them. An epic yelling…
Read MoreTransformer – 4/17/25
Transformer – 4/17/25
Read MoreGAM welcomes SPG International
GAM welcomes SPG International We are excited to welcome Storage Products Group International as a new Manufacturing member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. With offices in Atlanta and a production facility in Covington, SPG is the world’s leading manufacturer of quality storage and material handling solutions. SPG offers the broadest product line in…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Signs Tort Reform Package
Governor Kemp Signs Tort Reform Package On Monday, April 21, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69. This new legislation will try to restore balance and sanity to Georgia’s civil justice system. GAM President Lloyd Avram, GAM Vice President of Government Affairs Brittney Hull, GAM Board Chair Michael…
Read MoreTransformer – 3/26/25
Transformer – 3/26/25
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