Governor Nathan Deal proclaims the third week in February 2016 (February 15-19) as GEORGIA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK. The Greater Hall Chamber recognizes the impact of small business by hosting monthly Small Business Seminars, on-going marketing workshops, awards and recognition, insurance and healthcare educational forums, and more. With over 85% of Chamber members being small businesses, the Greater Hall Chamber recognizes that small business is the heart of our economy.
According to the Georgia Department of Labor, 287,850 business establishments represented Georgia’s employment in the first quarter of 2015; of those:
• 99.8% are categorized as small (fewer than 500 employees)
• 97.7% employed fewer than 100
• 94.7% employed fewer than 50
• 77.8% employed fewer than 10
To learn more about Georgia Small Business Week, visit Georgia Small Business Week. For more on Greater Hall Chamber Small Business Initiatives, contact Amanda Lewis, Small Business Project Manager, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com