February 2016 Features

  • Delta Data Named a TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

    February 24, 2016

    The Technology Association of Georgia, the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced Delta Data as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2016 Georgia Technology Summit on March 17, 2016, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

  • Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

    February 22, 2016

    It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

  • United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Celebrates New Record-breaking Campaign

    February 18, 2016

    On Tuesday, United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley celebrated a new record-breaking campaign total Tuesday night, at Troy University, Riverfront Campus. Steve Davis, Columbus Water Works President and Campaign Chair announced to a crowd of nearly 200 donors and volunteers that United Way raised $7,104,343 through its 2015 annual campaign.

  • Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

    February 11, 2016

    Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.

  • Muscogee Technology Park Certified as AT&T Fiber Ready

    February 05, 2016

    As part of AT&T’s continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in Georgia, AT&T and the Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia, today announced that Muscogee Technology Park has been certified as being AT&T Fiber Ready.

  • Columbus Tech Students, Instructor of the Year Announced

    February 04, 2016

    Columbus Technical College is proud to announce its 2016 winners for the adult education student of the year, college student of the year, and instructor of the year.

  • UGA SBDC StartSmart Course Offers Smart Steps to Build Your Business

    February 01, 2016

    The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Columbus is pleased to announce that the StartSmart course is back! StartSmart helps make the entrepreneur’s dream a reality beginning February 19th.