July 2016 Features

  • Aflac Reports Profit of $707M on $5.4B in Q2

    July 29, 2016

    Aflac Incorporated reported its second quarter results. Reflecting the stronger yen/dollar exchange rate, total revenues rose 2.8% to $5.4 billion during the second quarter of 2016, compared with $5.3 billion in the second quarter of 2015.

  • TSYS Posts $69.7M Profit on $1.2B in Revenue

    July 27, 2016

    TSYS reported results for the second quarter of 2016. Highlights for the second quarter of 2016 included revenues of $1.2 billion, an increase of 66.3% over last year’s $692.7 million.

  • Celebrating Columbus’ Culinary Scene, July 25th - 30th

    July 21, 2016

    U.S. Foods is proud to present the first ever, Columbus GA Restaurant Week July 25 – 30, benefiting Georgia Organics. Restaurant Week gives foodies the chance to try pre-fixe menus from more than 20 locally owned and operated restaurants. The week is aimed at increasing awareness of Columbus’ ever-growing culinary scene by highlighting the unique dinning options available here.

  • University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program 

    July 20, 2016

    To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.

  • Teacher of the Year Interview: Stefan Lawrence of G. W. Carver High School

    July 18, 2016

    In May, the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation (MEEF), at their annual Gala, selected Stefan Lawrence of G. W. Carver High School as the 2016 MCSD Teacher of the Year. Lawrence was chosen from among 56 Teacher of the Year Honorees (TOTY) as the most outstanding representative of the teaching profession in the Muscogee County School District.

  • CSU’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Free Family Event July 16th

    July 14, 2016

    Celebrating its 20th year as the region’s top destination for space science education, Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center will host a free, family-friendly event this Saturday with special guest Carl McNair, brother of Challenger Astronaut Ron McNair.

  • Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants Celebrates 25 Years

    July 11, 2016

    In 1991, Thomas Driver and his former partner organized the engineering firm known as Geosciences, Inc. and began with offices in Macon, Columbus, Albany and Valdosta. The pair later split, and Driver took over the Macon and Columbus offices with the name Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, Inc., or GEC, and he later added an office in LaGrange. Now Driver, president and senior engineer for Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, wants to thank the community for supporting him and his team with the celebration of 25 years of service on July 15th.

  • Where Should Americans Not Travel for Business Right Now?

    July 07, 2016

    American small business owners who travel abroad need to stay updated on all the latest news developments about no travel zones for U.S. citizens. Sadly, terrorism, political unrest and disease exists in just about every corner of the globe and, as an American, it’s prudent to be aware of the latest travel guidelines and restrictions. The U.S. State Department regularly issues and updates its travel restrictions for travelers.

  • Spherion Staffing Puts Columbus Job Seekers to Work with New Office Opening

    July 06, 2016

    Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider, recently announced the opening of a new office in Columbus at 1002 Broadway. Franchise owner Michael Chalmers will manage and operate this location, along with his growing team.