Legislative
Government advocacy is vital to our industry. Our work influences policy making by informing lawmakers on the issues faced by manufacturers. It mitigates risks posed by legislation that would challenge our ability to produce the goods needed by consumers. Advocates help to level the playing field with other industries, businesses whose work is more well known and understood by the public and by lawmakers. Most importantly, our efforts support long-term stability by making sure that decision makers understand the impact that we have on the state of Georgia, while also understanding the impact that their decisions make on us.
GAM works diligently to represent your interests by actively engaging with state government bodies, regulatory agencies, educational institutions, and the general public. Our primary goal is to highlight the significance of the manufacturing sector and redefine its perception in society.
We take a proactive stance on the most crucial matters to safeguard our industry and cultivate an optimal operational landscape. Our dedicated members play a pivotal role in shaping the manufacturing agenda within Georgia. They actively lead discussions, laying out the blueprint for the state's manufacturing landscape, while also guiding GAM's advocacy initiatives, and they help make Georgia a great place for our industry.
News
From Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape
For almost thirty years I’ve worked in technology in Georgia. Beginning in the 1990’s, I worked on some of the largest web and digital…
Read MoreFull Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing
GAM staff, members, and assorted dignitaries at GAM Day 2025. In the 125-year history of GAM, there has never been a March like this. Let…
Read More125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM!
A lot has changed in 125 years, and not just the name of the Association. It’s 1901. Members of the newly formed Georgia Industrial Association…
Read More2024 Staff Recap
After a busy 2024 the GAM staff looks back on the past 12 months, and ahead to 2025. Brittney Hull Vice President, Government Affairs What…
Read More2024 Fall Meeting Recap
GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram Presents to members at the 2024 Fall Meeting. By several measures, the recent Fall Meeting of our membership was…
Read More2024 Pre-Election Legislative Update
GAM is the only organization in Georgia exclusively representing the state’s manufacturing industry and GAM members receive exclusive access to our government affairs insights. …
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