Legislative & Public Policy
Transformer – 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 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
Read MoreFrom Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape
From Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape For almost thirty years I’ve worked in technology in Georgia. Beginning in the 1990’s, I worked on some of the largest web and digital properties, like CNN, Coca Cola, and the NBA. In 2019 I had the opportunity to begin looking at how augmented and virtual…
Read MoreFull Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing
Full Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing GAM staff, members, and assorted dignitaries at GAM Day 2025. In the 125-year history of GAM, there has never been a March like this. Let me give you a quick recap. March 5th was GAM Day in the State Capitol. Over 75 GAM members and…
Read MoreTransformer – 2/12/25
Transformer – 2/12/25
Read More125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM!
125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM! A lot has changed in 125 years, and not just the name of the Association. It’s 1901. Members of the newly formed Georgia Industrial Association gather at their first annual meeting to reflect on the inaugural year. Bowler hats, top hats, hoop skirts and parasols are everywhere. I’ve seen the…
Read More2024 Staff Recap
2024 Staff Recap After a busy 2024 the GAM staff looks back on the past 12 months, and ahead to 2025. Brittney Hull Vice President, Government Affairs What are you most proud of this year? I have been very proud of our members stepping up and being vocal on political advocacy. When I came to…
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