Aflac Corporate Ventures Fund Increased from $100M to $250M
Aflac Incorporated announced that as part of its overall corporate venture strategy, the company is increasing its original investment in the Aflac Ventures Fund from $100 million over three years to $250 million over three to four years, as opportunities emerge.
John McNair Named President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia announced that John McNair, executive vice president of member relations at the Independent Community Bankers of America in Washington, D.C., was named CBA president and CEO.
Amazon Storefronts: Over a Million Products From Nearly 20,000 U.S. Small Businesses From All 50 States
Amazon opens “Amazon Storefronts,” a new store for customers to shop exclusively from U.S. small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon.
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Local Leaders to Focus on Economic Development, Arts, Regional Approach in Trip to Denver
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Traffic Interruption Scheduled on Veterans Parkway in Columbus
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Congressman Sanford Bishop Announces Community Development Block Grants
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AG Chris Carr Recognizes Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week
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National Awards Program Seeking Georgia's Top Youth Volunteers Of 2019
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US Tech Sector Employment Momentum Stalls in August, CompTIA Analysis Finds
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Country Cooking Restaurant Going into Former Wood Stone Location in Columbus
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Governor Deal, Lt. Gov. Cagle and Speaker Ralston Make Appointments to the ATL
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Columbus-Based Trillium Capital Resources Arranges $1.8M Acquisition of Carolyne Ridge Apartments
Trillium Capital Resources, based in Columbus, Georgia., is pleased to announce the successful acquisition ...
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GeorgiaForward Forum Focuses on Engaging Georgia's Next Generation of Leaders
Are you ready for a different kind of leadership conference to help chart Georgia’s ...
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Governor Deal Announces New Supreme Court & Appeals Court Appointments
Gov. Nathan Deal announced the appointment of the Honorable Charlie Bethel as a justice ...
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Columbus State Ranked Among Most Innovative Universities in the South
Columbus State University was recently ranked as one of the top 20 "Most Innovative ...
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Georgia Chamber Named State Chamber of the Year
The Council of State Chambers, named the Georgia Chamber of Commerce the 2018 State ...
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Global Callcenter Solutions to Create 600 Jobs in Columbus
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Global Callcenter Solutions, a call center consulting company, will ...
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CAES Dean Sam Pardue on the Poultry Science Program at UGA
Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA Samuel Pardue, talks to us about UGA's highly successful Poultry Science program. This program was recently named by Universities.com as the number one Poultry Science program in the country.
Doug Shipman on the Economic Impact of the Arts Across Georgia
President and CEO of The Woodruff Arts Center Doug Shipman talks about how many communities across the state are investing in the arts, and how this is impacting Georgia's economy.
Mayor of Columbus Teresa Tomlinson on Being the First Mayor to Embrace Social Media
Mayor of Columbus Teresa Tomlinson talks about the reasons she chose to embrace social media during the election of 2010, and how it has helped her stay engaged with the citizens of Columbus.
Jones Hooks on the Impact of Jekyll Island on the State
Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority Jones Hooks talks about how Jekyll Island has a $270 million impact on Georgia each year, and that over 7000 people are employed as a direct result of Jekyll Island.
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