On Tuesday, the final Georgia Department of Labor Summit was held at the Torch in Demorest. Around 75 attendees, representing businesses and institutions, heard presentations on unemployment insurance and updates on healthcare. At lunch, State Representative Dan Gasaway, introduced Mark Butler, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Commissioner Butler gave an update on the Department’s programs and discussed the emphasis on job growth. The Department is focusing on recruting and developing talent for targeted industries though the State economic development efforts. Justin Dudkiewicz, Assistant HR Director for Avita Community Partners, was pleased with the event saying, “it was very informative and was great to network with others in our region. Region 2 includes 13 counties across Northeast Georgia including Habersham, Union, Towns and Hall. The event was sponsored by Northwestern Benefit Corporation of Georgia and Chick-fil-a.
