On April 15th, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) launched RESTORE, a critical initiative aimed at accelerating our state’s recovery from the current economic crisis. John Rice, Chairman of GE Gas Power and a former MAC chairman, is leading the effort in collaboration with more than 50 C-level executives along with support from the Boston Consulting Group. The initiative is grounded in data that will guide a comprehensive list of policy solutions that federal, state, and local governments across Georgia can apply as we work together to swiftly restore our economy.
On April 15th, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) launched RESTORE, a critical initiative aimed at accelerating our state’s recovery from the current economic crisis. John Rice, Chairman of GE Gas Power and a former MAC chairman, is leading the effort in collaboration with more than 50 C-level executives along with support from the Boston Consulting Group. The initiative is grounded in data that will guide a comprehensive list of policy solutions that federal, state, and local governments across Georgia can apply as we work together to swiftly restore our economy.
Importantly, in the last week of April, RESTORE surveyed Georgia business leaders to capture input that will inform the initiative’s recommendations, including safety and behavioral standards, and other topics. More than 310 business leaders, representing companies from various industries with footprints across the state, ranging in size of fewer than 25 employees up to 500 or more, responded to the survey. The survey results emphasize restoring consumer and employee confidence as the top priority for business leaders. They also support a tiered reopening with standards that vary by industry sector, geography, and population demographic.
Following are additional key findings from the survey:
The Metro Atlanta Chamber continues to follow the COVID-19 pandemic carefully, and the rapidly evolving impact it is having on our daily lives, our community and our state. While the road to economic recovery will be challenging, we are committed to doing our part as we work together to ensure the health of our families, neighbors, employees, and customers as well as the health of our economy.