Additionally,

this information allows business and community leaders the benefit of

a broader regional snapshot of the health of their business economy. Congressman

Collins will make the compiled information available to all of the Eighth

Congressional District Chambers of Commerce, as well as the Congressional

leadership, White House, the Governor, the Georgia State Chamber, and

others seeking information on Middle Georgia's economy.

In addition

to the printed survey distributed by the chambers, business owners and

managers can respond via an online form at www.house.gov/maccollins/bussurvey.html.

"It is

very important that Congress focus on the economy when we reconvene in

January," said Collins. "Throughout my ten years representing

Middle Georgia, I have tried to be very attentive to the people who live

and work here. This information will help me to focus attention based

upon the specific needs of my constituents to help stimulate the economy

from a regional perspective."

To have the

most impact for the 108th Congress, Collins has asked all respondents

to return the completed surveys by Jan. 13.