Why You Should Join

"GIA provides my company with access to a host of resources and experts who specialize in the issues manufacturers face. I count on GIA as the source of information about issues affecting Georgia Industry."

-Voncile L. Rayner - Atlanta Grotnes Machine Company

MANUFACTURING IN GEORGIA NEEDS YOU

You, as a member of Georgia’s industry community, are a critical component in effectively promoting and supporting Georgia industry. Experience has clearly demonstrated how essential it is for Georgia industry to have a strong voice, unified organization that can speak out and lobby for industry interests. GIA was established in 1993 by industry leaders for industry to address just this need. GIA is the only organization in the state that’s sole focus is to represent Georgia industry. This means GIA can take a stand on issues of importance to industry that organizations with a mix of industry and business membership cannot due to potential member conflicts. And, GIA’s diverse industry membership base, which crosses industry sectors and size groupings, provides strength and credibility in the public policy arena. As such, GIA has earned the reputation for being “the voice of industry” in Georgia. Your company needs to be part of that voice.

CAN GIA PROVIDE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Each year, businesses turn to GIA to answer the tough questions. That’s just one of the many things we do. Read on to see if GIA could serve your business and help you with the tough ones.

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE TOUGH QUESTIONS?

Who has the background information on the union talking to my employees?

If an applicant shows up for an interview wearing a back brace, can I ask what is wrong?

We’re getting ready for a Sales Tax Audit. Should we have been collecting sales taxes on products we shipped out-of-state?

If an employee is using e-mail for slander and harassment, do I have any rights as an employer to intervene?

How can I have an influence on rural road development to service my plant?

OUR MEMBERS CALL GIA FOR ANSWERS!

Do you have such an information source for your company?

Becoming a member of GIA will save you money. You will have full-time legislative staff and regulatory representation to assist you throughout the year...without having to hire costly, additional employees.

The Georgia Industry Association understands up-to-date- information in industrial relations, governmental affairs, and state/federal regulations is a primary concern of your company. GIA has the experience and the staff to keep you abreast.

Simply complete the Membership Application online and become a member of GIA today. We will give you the answers to all of your many questions.