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Policy Matters
Policy Matters For many years, I worked for Chevron Corporation. I was based at HQ in California but had responsibility for all the company’s state government affairs activities. It was a fascinating job and gave me insight and access to plenty of conversations and plenty of people. While I had to keep my eye…
Read MoreWhat have your Associations done for you lately?
What have your Associations done for you lately? At our recent Workforce Seminar, GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram shared the ways that GAM delivers member value. GAM works for manufacturers. Over breakfast at a recent GAM conference, a manufacturing executive leaned over and told me he cancelled his memberships in other associations to “double…
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Manufacturing Matters Members of Leadership Savannah toured Gulfstream’s showroom. GAM speaks for manufacturers. A couple of weeks ago, Gulfstream invited me to speak with Leadership Savannah about Georgia’s manufacturing industry. Gulfstream is a valued member of GAM. Leadership Savannah is a program administered by the Savannah Chamber to provide local leaders with learning experiences that…
Read MoreLeaders Gathered There.
Leaders Gathered There. GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram was joined by (from L to R): Stuart Countess, President & CEO, KIA Georgia; Tim Baucom, President & CEO, Shaw Industries; and Patrick Lenz, President & COO, Toyo Tires North America Manufacturing. We’re all in this together. GAM recently hosted its major 2024 Spring Meeting. Based…
Read MoreGeorgia manufacturers on her mind: Brittney Hull represents GAM in the Legislative Session
Georgia manufacturers on her mind: Brittney Hull represents GAM in the Legislative Session It’s just after 5:15 a.m. in Perry, Georgia, and the sun won’t be up for more than two hours, but GAM’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Brittney Hull, is already merging onto 75 North on the way to Atlanta. It’s another day…
Read MoreGAM Policy Councils update
GAM Policy Councils update Policy Councils Launched and Active As part of the ongoing transformation of the Association, GAM has relaunched and refocused our Policy Councils to increase member engagement and input and to enhance our advocacy on behalf of Georgia manufacturers. In recent months, four GAM Policy Councils – Tax, Environmental Quality, Energy…
Read MoreAvram Speaks to Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Avram Speaks to Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce GAM’s President and CEO spoke on the state of manufacturing in Georgia and how GAM is supporting the industry. On October 5, more than 100 members of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce attended the State of Manufacturing Luncheon at the Dalton Convention Center. Lloyd Avram was…
Read MoreJoint Tax Credit Review Panel Addresses Film Tax Credits
Joint Tax Credit Review Panel Addresses Film Tax Credits The panel met October 4th at Athens Technical College The Joint Tax Credit Review Panel (“Joint Panel”) held its fourth meeting at Athens Technical College on October 4, 2023. The focus of this meeting was on the state’s tax credits for film production. The meeting was…
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Joint Tax Credit Review Follow Up GAM Supports Manufacturing Tax Incentives Before Key Legislative Panel On Wednesday, September 20, GAM representatives served on a panel that staunchly defended Georgia’s tax exemptions and credits that support manufacturing. The Joint Tax Credit Review Panel (Panel), tasked with reviewing the state’s tax credits and exemptions, held its third…
Read MoreSeptember 20 – Joint Tax Credit Review Panel Committee Meeting
September 20 – Joint Tax Credit Review Panel Committee Meeting Joint Tax Credit Review Panel Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 9:00 AM Christopher Browning Pavillion at Oak Hill 24 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE Rome, GA 30165 As we have previously reported to you, the Georgia General Assembly has formed a Joint Tax Credit Review…
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