March 2023 Video
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Monica Luker of Freeman & Associates Contractors on an Upcoming Skills Competition
March 30, 2023
Monica Luker of Freeman & Associates Contractors talks about an event they are part of in conjunction with Associated General Contractors of Georgia. This event will have students compete in areas like blueprint reading, welding, plumbing and other areas.
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Amber Clark on Air Service Development at the Columbus Airport
March 29, 2023
Airport Director of the Columbus Airport Amber Clark talks about the reasons that American Airlines decided to drop service at the Columbus Airport and how it will impact the region.
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Larry Williams of the Technology Association of Georgia Discusses TAG-Ed
March 29, 2023
Larry Williams of TAG talks about the history of the organization and their creation of TAG Education. TAG-Ed recently received a grant made possible by the Build Back Better Act. As a result TAG will be able to further help with bringing resources to diverse members of the community for the goal of job placement.
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Robert Wadkins Provides an Overview of Direct Services
March 27, 2023
Robert Wadkins of Direct Services talks about the scope of their operations including the geographic reach in the region.
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Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions on Family Values in Business
March 27, 2023
Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions talks about the importance of family values in a business. He reflects on his father and grandfather's history in business and how their experiences has been passed on to him today.
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Jimmy DeLoach of the Abbie DeLoach Foundation Talks About the #HandsFreeForAbbie Campaign
March 24, 2023
Jimmy DeLoach of the Abbie DeLoach Foundation talks about the history of the organization and how they supported the 2018 passing of the handsfree legislation signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal that has spurred the handsfree pledge.
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Susan Wood on House of Heroes and What They Do and Don't Do
March 22, 2023
Susan Wood of the House of Heroes talks about their mission of serving veterans in the community for over 20 years. The organization has helped over 1600 veterans. To be clear, she explains what the nonprofit does not do also like building new homes.
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Joe Marinelli on Attracting Larger Conventions to Savannah
March 22, 2023
Joe Marinelli of Visit Savannah talks about the exciting expansion of the convention center set to be complete in time for 2024. The new center will be double in size and includes a 900 space parking garage.
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Telling the Story of Agriculture for Over 50 Years
March 21, 2023
Jennifer Parson of Georgia Farm Bureau talks about what you can expect when you tune into the Farm Monitor each weekend. From compelling farm features to the latest in Georgia ag news, the Farm Monitor helps you learn more about your food and the people who grow it. The Farm Monitor airs on Georgia Public Broadcasting, RFDTV as well as select broadcast stations.
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Shana Young Talks About the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University
March 20, 2023
Shana Young of the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University talks about the 18 year history of the Institute and how they help with different skills needed for those wanting to be leaders in their company or organization.
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Matt Bishop on the Youth LEAD Georgia Program
March 17, 2023
Matt Bishop of the J.W. Fanning Institute talks about the recent announcement of a new program called Youth LEAD Georgia, which is funded and sponsored by Chick-fil-A.
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Kelli Parker of the Community Foundation of The Chattahoochee Valley on Impact Grants
March 16, 2023
Kelli Parker of the Community Foundation of The Chattahoochee Valley talks about the make up of their Impact Grants. Individuals can instruct the Foundation to fund great organizations that match the donor's mission for community enhancement through their gift.
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Paige Pushkin Gives an Update on the PEACH Education Tax Credit
March 15, 2023
Paige Pushkin of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education talks about the PEACH Education Tax Credit and how individuals around the state can support the workforce of tomorrow by directing taxes owed to educational initiatives and institutions.
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Larry Hanson Discusses a New GMA Initiative Focusing on Civility
March 14, 2023
Larry Hanson of the Georgia Municipal Association talks about the growing problem of incivility in government. GMA has created a new program that provides resources to help city officials learn about civility and how all can better achieve common goals to benefit the communities served by being more present and tolerable in these dealings.
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Meghan Richardson Explains Why Columbus is a Great Place for Companies to Do Business
March 13, 2023
Meghan Richardson of the Columbus Chamber Of Commerce talks about why companies love locating their business in the region. She provides stats, like the largest employer being Fort Benning and other companies already here tapping into an incredibly trained and ready workforce.
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Dr. Asante Hills on Valley Healthcare & Accessibility of Services
March 08, 2023
Dr. Asante Hills of Valley Healthcare System talks about the wide variety of services available and their various locations in the region.
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Roger Hatcher of Columbus State University on the Teacher Shortage
March 07, 2023
Roger Hatcher of Columbus State University talks about the national crisis of a teacher shortage and how the college has worked with local schools to supply qualified teachers back into the system.
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Christy Kovac on Sheridan Construction Projects in West Georgia
March 06, 2023
Christy Kovac of Sheridan Construction talks about their projects in Lagrange and other parts of West Georgia.
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Chris Clark on the Georgia Chamber's Upcoming Future of Talent Event
March 06, 2023
Chris Clark of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce talks about their upcoming 'Future of Talent Event' to be held on March 13th, at the GTRI Conference Center on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta.
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Lakisha Taylor on the Easterseals Walk With Me Event
March 03, 2023
Lakisha Taylor of Easterseals West Georgia talks about the annual Walk With Me event on March 18th.
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Amy Bryan of Direct Services on March for Meals
March 01, 2023
Amy Bryan of Direct Services on talks about the community rallying behind the March for Meals program.
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Stuart Countess of Kia Georgia on Set Shift Changes in 2023
March 01, 2023
Stuart Countess of Kia Georgia talks about thinking differently, as a result of the pandemic. One such change at Kia Manufacturing Georgia is adjusting their staffing for shifts to a set-shift model.