Environment
Environment
GAM plays a very consequential role in protecting Georgia's environment and balancing the needs of manufacturers to produce the goods that the State and Nation rely on. Air, water, and soil quality are subject matters we know well and we work with the legislature and the State's various regulatory agencies to get the policy and regulation right. We are involved in many areas that relate to environmental including:
- Environmental Compliance: GAM represents member companies in understanding and meeting local, state and federal environmental laws. We assist in all areas related to air and water quality, hazardous waste disposal, and land use.
- Pollution Prevention: GAM's forums and legislative committees work on a wide variety of pollution prevention and mitigation efforts. These include programs to reduce emissions from vehicles and industrial facilities, prevent water pollution, and reduce waste.
- Environmental Partnerships and Education: GAM is committed to working with partners across all civic sectors to promote environmental awareness and encourage responsible environmental stewardship. We are here to assist local communities to preserve the State's beauty and resources for many generations to come. .
- Emergency Response: GAM is there with member companies and manufacturers across the State to assist in an emergency. Any issues that threaten public health or the environment, we're ready to put our networks and resources into solving the issue at hand.
News
GAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the AgesÂ
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. …
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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…
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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…
Read More2024 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…
Read More2024 Fall Meeting RecapÂ
GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram Presents to members at the 2024 Fall Meeting. By several measures, the recent Fall Meeting of our membership was…
Read More2024 Pre-Election Legislative UpdateÂ
GAM is the only organization in Georgia exclusively representing the state’s manufacturing industry and GAM members receive exclusive access to our government affairs insights. …
Read MoreCouncils Update – September 2024Â
As the only non-profit Association in Georgia founded by manufacturers and solely focused on manufacturing, GAM’s member-led councils are a vital part of our work.…
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At our recent Workforce Seminar, GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram shared the ways that GAM delivers member value. GAM works for manufacturers. Over breakfast…
Read MoreManufacturing 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…
Read MoreLeaders Gathered There.
GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram was joined by (from L to R): Stuart Countess, President & CEO, KIA Georgia; Tim Baucom, President & CEO,…
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