International
The Georgia Chamber supports efforts to raise Georgia’s profile as the nation’s preferred east coast gateway for commerce including the deepening of the Savannah harbor and the creation of a dedicated logistics corridor between the Port of Savannah, Macon and Atlanta.
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Savannah Harbor Expansion
The Port of Savannah is one of Georgia's most important assets - responsible for 286,000 jobs, $52.6 billion in cargo, and $2.8 billion in state and local taxes each year. As shipping vessels grow larger, it is critical that the port be able to grow accordingly. The Georgia Chamber is proud to support the Port's request of Congress for $105 million, which would be used in conjunction with a 40% match from the state of Georgia to deepen the port and ensure its contributions to our state and region long into the future. Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss submitted requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee in April, and this project will hopefully be received favorably during the federal budget process.
Georgia Chamber Sponsors Forum on International Business
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, through the International Policy Committee, continues its efforts to provide Georgia businesses with the tools to market their products internationally. Click here to read more about a forum the Chamber sponsored for this purpose in Valdosta.
2010 International Committee
Craig Lesser, Chair - The Pendleton Consulting Group
Harold Bevis, Vice Chair - Delta Air Lines
Michael Adams - University of Georgia
Joe Bankoff - Woodruff Arts Center
Mark Becker - Georgia State University
Deke Copenhaver - City of Augusta
Ben DeCosta - Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Jose Gonzales - Hemisphere Trade Services
Curtis Foltz - Georgia Ports Authority
John Fretti - City of Valdosta
Emily Fu - Re/Max Greater Atlanta
Jeff Mullis - Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
Lynn Pitts - Savannah Economic Development Authority
Jim Rhoden - Futren
Marc Schwartz - Schwartz Advisory Services
Betty Siegel - Kennesaw State University
Bernard Vanderlande - Tula International
Chris Young - Georgia Department of Economic Development
H. Reeves Smith - KPMG
