GA Governor Kemp to sign bill supporting small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans

FILE – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address on the House floor of the state Capitol in Atlanta, Jan. 25, 2023. Kemp on Thursday, …

FILE – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address on the House floor of the state Capitol in Atlanta, Jan. 25, 2023. Kemp on Thursday, March 23, 2023, signed a bill that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, File)

by: Karlton Clay

Posted: Apr 21, 2023 / 04:52 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 21, 2023 / 04:53 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Small businesses will see a massive increase in opportunities when it comes to economic development.

Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will join state and local leaders at a bill signing ceremony in Augusta for legislation supporting Georgia’s economy and workforce on Monday.

Officials say Kemp will sign the bill, which will streamline certifications for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses and increase access to state procurement opportunities.

The signing will take place on Monday at Augusta City Hall.