Business Owner To Governor: Brian Kemp On Georgia’s Economic Future
Friday, February 6th, 2026
As the 83rd governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp leads the efforts to boost the business environment in his state. Early in his first term, Governor Kemp created the “Georgians First Commission,” to make Georgia the top state for small business in the country.
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Governor Kemp about his efforts since taking office in 2019 and how his experience as a small business owner has guided this work. Below is our conversation, edited for clarity.
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