Posts by rjones@gamfg.org
Energy Update – July 2025
Energy Update – July 2025 GAM Enters Two Beneficial Settlements to Resolve PSC Cases GAM is constantly engaged on energy regulatory matters before the Georgia Public Service Commission (“Commission”), representing our members’ interests in highly complex cases that impact the affordability and reliability of energy used by Georgia manufacturers. In the last few weeks, GAM…
Read MoreGAM Goes to Washington
GAM Goes to Washington Members and staff advocated for Georgia manufacturers in our nation’s capital. Last week members and staff participated in the first-ever GAM DC Fly-in. Attendees met with policymakers at the federal level to discuss key issues including trade, environmental regulations, energy, and workforce. The goal of the visit was to elevate the…
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 MoreTransformer – 6/24/25
Transformer – 6/24/25
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 – 5/29/25
Transformer – 5/29/25
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
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