Warner Robins Today

Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Jan. 25.

As an advocate for business, it’s important that we keep our business members informed of the legislative actions taking place in Georgia. We have compiled a list of your local representatives and links to subscribe and follow them directly. Read more below to see this week’s update from our state reps and other development partners.

KEEP UP WITH YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

• Senator John F. Kennedy, District 18
• Senator Larry Walker III, District 20
• Senator David Lucas, District 26
• Representative Robert Dickey, District 140
• Representative Danny Mathis, District 144
• Representative Shaw Blackmon, District 146
• Representative Heath Clark, District 147
• Representative Noel Williams, District 148

FOLLOW LEGISLATION & STAY UP-TO-DATE

• Legislative Bill Tracker
• Updates from the Georgia Chamber 
• Georgia Chamber Federation

The Georgia Chamber has introduced the Georgia Chamber Federation, a partnership with local chambers focused on grassroots advocacy – working to empower our state’s small businesses by providing them with the information and resources necessary to actively engage their elected state officials and local leaders. Through the Georgia Chamber Federation, any business with 10 or fewer full-time employees who is a member of the Robins Regional Chamber will receive free membership into the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Georgia Chamber appreciates your commitment to the state’s business community. Being a member of the Federation affords you access to a number of business-related services. From advocacy at the Capitol to tangible cost-saving solutions, we are here to serve you.

ADVOCATE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

• A team of government affairs professionals aggressively and proactively representing your business needs throughout the year at the State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
• Participation in statewide initiatives and coalitions that help shape the Georgia Chamber legislative agenda
• Involvement in public policy development through grassroots participation and

  member surveys

TIMELY INFORMATION

• Weekly Grassroots Business Action Network (GBAN) updates during the legislative session and key legislative “Call to Action” alerts
• Saving opportunities, benefit program updates, and announcements, relevant statewide event invitations
• Access to the investor-only portion of the Georgia Chamber website, allowing you to access the membership directory, register for events, edit your information and contact preferences, and more

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

• Discounted Federation member pricing for Georgia Chamber Signature Events, such as Eggs & Issues, Congressional Luncheon, and D.C. Fly-In
• Discounted Federation member pricing for the HR Compliance Webinar Series
• Access to education events, promotional opportunities, and invitations to policy and issue-specific programs

SAVINGS & SERVICES

• Georgia Chamber SMART Plan: Cost savings on healthcare coverage
• Georgia Chamber Retirement Plan EXCHANGE®: 401K management services
• Georgia Human Resources Compliance Center: Discounts and access to HR materials
• Unified Standards: Certified return-to-work training program
• GoBeyond Profit: Statewide recognition as a company that cares
•  essCert: Electronic Certificates of Origin
• Staples: Access to discounts on office supplies
• Learn more at gachamber.com/benefits or download a full PDF here

Original source can be found here.