Georgia 
 
Department of Labor 
 
NEWS RELEASE 
 
SUITE 642 
 
 
 
(404) 232-3685 
 
148 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, N.E. 
 
 
 
ATLANTA, GA 30303-1751 
 
 
 
FAX (404) 657-9996 
 
 Communications@dol.state.ga.us 
 
Michael Thurmond 
Commissioner 
 
Sam Hall 
Director of Communications 
 
Dec. 5, 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDIA ADVISORY 
Georgia Workforce Conference continues tomorrow in Savannah 
ATLANTA  The 2007 Georgia Workforce Conference continues tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. 
The conference is addressing the importance of building and maintaining stronger relationships with Georgia's employers to create greater career opportunities for all Georgians. 
"Strengthening Private Sector Partnerships" will be the focus of a general session panel discussion Thursday at 12:30 p.m. It will feature Jonathan Martin, vice chair, Georgia Employer Committee's state board; Mark Musick, chair, Georgia Workforce Investment Board; C. B. Rathburn, Ph.D., president, Savannah Technical College, and Commissioner Tanner. 
The conference will continue through Friday, Dec. 7, at 12 noon. 
NOTE: News media attending the Georgia Workforce Conference are asked to register at the media sign-in booth located in the registration area near the building entrance, where they will be given press passes. Additional conference information, such as specific event schedules, will also be provided to assist in planning coverage. For the large luncheon and general sessions, a table will be reserved for news media and audio hookups will be available. A representative from the labor department's communications office will be available to provide assistance. 
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 232-3685 
CY-07-451