On Friday, May 7, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Senate Bill 6, the “Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021,” meant to incentivize job growth and economic development in the state.
“Despite an unprecedented global pandemic, Georgia continues to create jobs, spur investment and create economic development in every corner of our state,” said Kemp. “Senate Bill 6 is the logical next step in our efforts to support businesses producing life-saving medical devices and supplies here in the Peach State.”
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Kemp mentioned in a statement on Friday that in addition to SB 6, he worked with the General Assembly to “pass balanced budgets that fund our priorities of education, healthcare and public safety.”
The building at 1216 Broad St. has gone up for sale. International Uniform is currently run out of that building, and the asking price for the building is $1.75 million. Marketplace Antiques, which is located next door at 1208 Broad St., announced it was going out of business in mid-March. More new businesses could be arriving to that block of Broad Street in the near future.
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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions will provide updates on its current and future missions and highlight the women who make it all possible at the next Women in Business luncheon. The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is hosting the next event on Tuesday, May 18.
Female leaders at SRNS will speak on their roles at the company, and Stuart McVean, president and CEO of SRNS, will speak on job opportunities and the economic impact of SRNS in the two-state region.
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Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available. The in-person event begins at 11:30 am, seating will be social distanced and boxed lunch is included. In-person tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for prospective members. Virtual attendance begins at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are $10 for chamber members, $15 for prospective members and includes a $5 gift card to a local restaurant. Advanced registration required at augustametrochamber.com/events. Registration deadline is Friday, May 14.
Tyler Strong is the business editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com.
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