Small Business Summit

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Isakson j_isaksonto Host Small Business Summit in Macon

Event Will Feature Representatives from State & Federal Agencies

ATLANTA – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. today announced that he will host a free statewide Small Business Summit on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. The workshop will be held at Macon State University, Conference Center, 100 College State Drive, Macon, Ga., from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

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GA Chamber Congressional Luncheon

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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s
Annual Congressional Luncheon 
August 17th 
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry, GA

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Don't miss this chance to meet with Chamber members from throughout the state and hear from Georgia's elected leaders!  This year’s event will feature: Behind the Polls: What Voters are Thinking About the Economy and Elections featuring Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports.  Individual tickets are $55 and tables of 8 are available for $400.  Military tables are also available for donation of $400 .  Click HERE to register for this event.  In order to ensure priority seating, please purchase tickets and tables by August 6, 2010. Any tickets or tables purchased after this date will pick up their tickets at Will Call the day of the event.   Online registration for tickets and tables will expire on August 16, 2010.   For more information, please contact Margaret Bracey at mbracey(at)gachamber.com or (404) 223-2478.   If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact Rebecca Jones at (404) 223-2473 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I. D. A. Planning For Growth

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Even though some economic indicators are showing positive signs, many businesses are not feeling the impact. However, the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is making plans to be ready when the economy does turn and industry starts implementing long term expansion plans.

In December, the IDA shared their new Economic Development Plan with Wayne County Commissioners. While all of the specific objectives are not fully developed, the plan attempts to take a comprehensive approach to readying our community to attract new businesses, while working with existing business to grow and expand.

The plan lays out a six-prong approach with goals and strategies for each area: business retention and expansion, recruitment, site development and expansion, marketing and increased funding for the IDA.

On the recruitment front, one of the most important aspects of the plan is to pursue the development of a

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