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A fundamental component of the Chamber website for upcoming
Chamber’s mission is to advocate the legislative events. If you would like to
views of the business community know more about the Government
to our elected officials. This is done Affairs Committee, please contact the
by engaging elected officials in Chamber office at (706) 597-1000.
meaningful policy discussions on
LOCATION AND
behalf of Chamber members. The TRANSPORTATION
Government Affairs Committee is
a dynamic volunteer committee of Commerce is best served
Chamber leaders who meet monthly by a competitive foundation of
at the Chamber office and guide the necessary services. If your business
Chamber in its public policy positions. depends on the efficient movement
of products as well as people,
The Chamber’s legislative and
policy priorities are developed by the Georgia offers an ideal combination
Governmental Affairs Committee. of location and facilities – in the heart
This committee analyzes issues and of the nation’s fastest growing region
makes determinations that guide the and within easy reach of national and
Chamber’s position on matters to international markets. Local economic
promote fiscal responsibility at the development professionals are ready to 
state and local government levels, show you firsthand how easily you can The Thomson-McDuffie Regional Airport is
improve the education system, and get there from here. the largest general aviation facility in the
strengthen the business environment  Commercial Airports Central Savannah River Area.
and economy in the community.
Georgia’s commercial airports
Every year, the Chamber hosts put a huge segment of the nation’s “With its own
events that connects its members to consumer and industrial markets within
legislators to discuss issues directly easy reach. The nearest commercial airport, rail service,
impacting the community. This air service to Thomson is Bush Field immediate interstate
allows members to know what local in Augusta, 37 miles east of McDuffie
political leaders are working on, and County. Airlines servicing this terminal access, and multi-
how the Chamber stands on certain are: Atlantic Southeast, Delta, US vendor utility
issues. Events like the Pre-Legislative Airways, and US Airways Express.
Luncheon, State of the Community, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson services, McDuffie
McDuffie County Day at the Capitol, International Airport is less than a two- County offers an
and the Post-Legislative Luncheon give hour drive away and is within:
the perfect opportunity for Chamber • ideal setting for the
members to engage with political 80% of the U.S. population manufacture and
leaders. The Chamber encourages • 79% of the nation’s 150 largest transport of goods.”
you to visit the events page on the metropolitan areas

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