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Plant a Dream: 2016 LRR Class Project

2016 Leadership Robins Region Class announced the kick-off of our Class Project Wednesday, June 22 at 10:30 am with a Ground Breaking for a new student greenhouse and outdoor classroom at Westside Elementary School. Westside Elementary has instituted a school-wide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiative with their aeroponic tower program.  Each year, students…
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Cry Wolf

Warner Robins Police Chief Brett Evans explains his concerns about the implementation process for the “false alarm” ordinance. On Monday he addressed the Mayor and City Council informing them of his recommendation for delaying implementation  due to public confusion and other issues. Warner Robins delays false alarm monitoring (The Telegraph) VIDEO: Warner Robins halts new false alarm…
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Pokemon GO!

Have you seen more people looking at their phones while walking around town? They may be playing the super hot new Augmented Reality game Pokemon. Pokémon Go creates a huge opportunity for local businesses, and they’re already capitalizing on the app’s wild popularity. Some businesses are paying the app a $10 daily fee to purchases lures,…
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Flint Energies Kicks-Off Air Show Donations

Community Fundraising Chairs Eddie Wiggins & Linda Shingler along with Middle GA Military Affairs Committee Chairman, Gary Garrard were presented $20,000 by Jay Flesher of Flint Energies. Funds will be used to support the 2016 Thunder Over Georgia Air Show to be held on October 1-2 at Robins Air Force Base.  
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FLSA Changes

PREPARING FOR THE HEAT: How the Department of Labor is Spicing Things Up By: Alyssa Peters, Attorney Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP Summer clothes are not the only things we should be pulling out and dusting off.  It is the season of changes; changes in the weather and changes in employment laws.  Take out those…
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Super BAH

Check out highlights from  Robins Regional Chamber’s 25th annual Super Business After Hours: Food Fest & Business Expo!  This fun event featured businesses in the Robins Region showcasing their  products and services.  Guests  also enjoy the opportunity to sample great food from many of the local  restaurants. The event took  place  on Thursday, May 12th at the Museum of Aviation – Century…
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GA 2030

Leading the Future The state of Georgia is blessed with a vibrant economy and unparalleled quality of life however, in an ever changing global marketplace in order to compete, Georgia must lead. The Georgia Chamber has launched a new initiative to lead the future of this great state, Georgia 2030. Georgia 2030 is an ambitious…
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4/29 Advocacy Alert

Business advocacy is a priority for the Robins Regional Chamber. The Chamber takes care of politics so you can take care of your business. We are a respected voice when it comes to protecting and promoting free enterprise and minimizing government interference and taxation. We represent you at the local, state and national levels of government.…
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Robins Day at the Capitol

Georgia Delegation Highlights Importance of Robins Air Force Base Hosts first annual Robins Air Force Base Congressional breakfast to promote military, economic value of base WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., along with U.S. Representatives Austin Scott, R-Ga.-08, and Sanford Bishop, D-Ga.-02, today reaffirmed their commitment to serving Robins Air…
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