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7 Marketing Mistakes That Can Come Back to Haunt You

By Rieva Lesonsky, Guest Blogger September 13, 2018 It may be the season for ghosts and goblins, but ghastly creatures aren’t the only things that can haunt a small business owner. Making any one of...

2018 OSHA Update Webinar – October 30th @ 1:00pm

Join former Occupational Safety and Health Administration Director of Compliance, Pat Tyson for a 2018 OSHA update. During this one-hour webinar, Pat will provide an in-depth overview on OSHA activity within the first two years...

Georgia Employers’ Association is now holding their 2018/2019 Membership Drive

. The investment of your membership dues in the Georgia Employers’ Association will provide your company with benefits that far surpass the investment cost, for example: Georgia Wage and Salary Survey Information Free HR Hotline Phone...

Why Eatonton-Putnam County residents should vote YES for continued SPLOST success

Middle Georgia Student & Young Professional Survey open until November 15th

Through the Future IQ Regional Planning effort, we’ve learned that the Student/Young Professional demographic need a more relatable survey than the one previously distributed. I am hopeful that you have channels via your organization this...

Workplace Politics and Political Donations

With the midterm elections around the corner, HR professionals are again faced with the thorny problem of politics in the workplace. In a recent article on the ADP Spark blog, author David Rodeck clarifies a...

Register Now for the GEA Fall Conference – November 7-8, 2018

You won’t want to miss the 2018 GEA Fall Conference! This year’s event is packed with interesting speakers and critical topics that will bring you up to date on the latest HR, legal, and...

The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce and Tri-County EMC host Electric Vehicle Demonstration Day November 1st at the Plaza Arts Center

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as auto-makers have made great improvements in range and available features. Plug-in vehicles (PEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) continue to gain market share as these environmentally friendly autos move from...

Terry Schwindler Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from IEDC

Eatonton, GA – October 5, 2018 – Terry Schwindler, Economic Development Director of the Putnam Development Authority earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills...

National Preparedness Month: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.

By Linda McMahon, SBA Administrator September 10, 2018 The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to ensuring America’s 30 million small businesses have the resources they need to address any challenge they face – and...