Author Archives: Kyle Jackson

About Kyle Jackson

NFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson is the Georgia state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, Georgia's and the nation's leading small business association. He represents the interests of NFIB/Georgia members in Atlanta, serving in that capacity since December 2010. His responsibilities include overseeing small business grassroots activity in Georgia, serving as NFIB/Georgia's media spokesperson and helping to identify and support pro–small business candidates. Jackson, a graduate of The Ohio State University, previously served as assistant legislative director and assistant state director with NFIB/Ohio. Before becoming state director of NFIB/Georgia, Jackson was the state's member support manager. He was involved in managing the grassroots activism for NFIB’s public policy program as well as planning and implementing the political program for Georgia.

Governor Deal Lays Out Agenda in State of the State

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kyle Jackson

Governor Nathan Deal laid out his vision, goals and agenda for 2013 and an annual budget of $19.8 billion budget that includes roughly $800 million for new construction projects.  Sounds like a lot of money, and it is, but due … Continue reading →

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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss (Sort of, but Not Really)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Kyle Jackson

2013 will bring new faces and challenges to the Georgia legislature and new leadership in the Senate as well.  As we gear up for another important legislative session, many questions remain unanswered under the Gold Dome.  With new leadership in … Continue reading →

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Death of an Icon

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Kyle Jackson

It has now been widely reported that Hostess Brands, a legendary icon of the snack industry and a beloved maker of such childhood favorites as Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Ho’s and Snoballs, will soon shut its doors forever.  The cause? … Continue reading →

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Ok So What Now?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Kyle Jackson

As the mercurial and punctually-challenged front man Axl Rose of Guns N Roses famously sang on the 1987 classic “Sweet Child of Mine,” where do we go now?  Well that’s the question a lot of business owners are asking after Tuesday’s … Continue reading →

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