Guest Column: The reimagined new Georgia economy
Chris Clark and Teresa White
Guest Columnists
As 2021 unfolds, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce remains true to our purpose of supporting job creation, economic mobility, growth, equality and free enterprise statewide. Most importantly, we continue to listen to Georgia businesses as we focus on recovery and resiliency for a reimagined new Georgia economy.
During the onset of a global pandemic, last summer’s protests, political campaigns and the recent horrific events following the election, we have been listening intently, and business leaders have been very clear that they condemn violence while still upholding the right of free speech. They are heartbroken at the death and destruction that COVID-19 has caused while doing their part to fight the pandemic. They are deeply concerned that so many small businesses continue to struggle in the recession but are working to lift up those in need. They are exhausted by the negative tone of our current political culture but stand ready to engage. They are pained by the divisiveness that has become so prevalent and are committed to standing up to injustice and inequality. The business community clearly believes that we must listen to each other and, most importantly, seek to understand what divides us in order to heal so that we can reimagine a new economy as one united community.