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IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – August 7th    

ABSENTEE VOTING REQUEST DEADLINE, AUGUST 11TH
If you would like to vote absentee, you must return the ballot by August 11th.  Download the Application for Official Absentee Ballot.  The election is November 3rd and the ballot must be in to the Secretary of State 90 days prior to the election.
 
EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT WEBINAR, AUGUST 18TH 
$5,000 PER EMPLOYEE!  Register for this FREE webinar Now
This tax credit and other tax savings will not just be covered in the webinar, but you will be provided with a “how to” to obtain this tax credit and other savings.  The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after March 12, 2020 and before January 1, 2021. Eligible employers can get immediate access to the credit by reducing employment tax deposits they are otherwise required to make.  More Details
 
A September Apprenticeship Class is Now Forming – space is limited!  With only 30 spaces left, have your apprentices register by the August 21st deadline.  Classes start September 21st.  Register here
 
STIMULUS STANDOFF ON CAPITAL HILL
Uncertainty hangs over the next coronavirus relief package, as Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on a number of issues, including the enhanced unemployment benefit.  
Both sides agree on sending out a second round of $1,200 checks to Americans. However, on several major items, closed-door talks between top White House officials and congressional Democratic leaders yielded little progress this week.  Read more

IN SPITE OF PANDEMIC, IEC MEMBERSHIP IS UP!
Membership in all categories, from contractors to partners and Atlanta to Georgia, membership is up by 5% in 2020!  The total number of members for the Atlanta & Georgia Chapters is 298 and growing strong!  See a list of our Contractors.  See a list of our Partners.
 
GEORGIA CHAPTER PLANS FALL LUNCHEONS
Mark your calendars for the very popular IEC Georgia Chapter luncheon meetings that are held throughout Georgia twice per year in four locations.
  • Columbus, October 2nd
  • Macon, October 16th
  • Augusta, October 23rd
  • Savannah, November 6th
Upcoming Virtual Job Fairs for IEC Members
  • Savannah, August 20 – Register
  • Augusta, September 24 – Register
 
Thank you for your continued support of the IEC Atlanta/Georgia Chapters!  Stay safe and have a great weekend!
Niel and the entire IEC Staff

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