June 2016 Features

  • Pratt & Whitney to Invest $65M in Columbus

    June 30, 2016

    The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced that Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacturing and servicing of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, will invest $65 million to retrofit and equip their Columbus Engine Center to perform PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine maintenance on-site.

  • Communicorp: Key Benefits of Innovative Fulfillment Solutions

    June 30, 2016

    Finding creative ways to manage all of your marketing assets can be a challenge for any organization. Most marketers have various tools they only use for consumer engagement initiatives, and an entirely different suite of solutions for employee activities. Over time, marketers realize these materials must be continuously created, printed, packaged and stored in an organized way to facilitate access upon request, or to quickly ship when needed. Fortunately, there are innovative fulfillment solutions available in the marketplace to help address this pressing need.

  • Fortune Ranks Aflac No. 5 Best Workplace in the Fortune 500

    June 29, 2016

    Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in the United States, announced it ranked No. 5 on FORTUNE magazine's list of the Best Workplaces in the Fortune 500.

  • Panelist Announced for 2016 Wright Symposium on Business Empowerment

    June 28, 2016

    The Bob Wright Symposium on Business Empowerment announced the panelist that will highlight the conference scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.

  • RiverCity Foundry Launches StartUp Accelerator Supporting Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Across the Region

    June 24, 2016

    RiverCity Foundry announces the July 8th launch of their 2016 Summer StartUp Accelerator. The launch is a follow-on to the inaugural Columbus Georgia Startup Weekend, a partnership between ColumbusMakesIT and Troy University, that took place in April 2016 at the new Troy University Riverfront Campus.

  • 2016 Leadership Columbus Class Graduates

    June 22, 2016

    The 2015-2016 Leadership Columbus graduation ceremony was held Tuesday, June 21, at The Cunningham Center for Leadership Development. This is the 34th class to graduate from Leadership Columbus.

  • Planning Begins for 2016 InterCity Leadership Conference

    June 14, 2016

    The date is set (September 21-23), the city has been chosen and the initial planning trip is complete for the 23rd Annual InterCity Leadership Conference (ICLC). Amy Bryan, Executive Vice President of Community Development and Growth, ventured to Greenville, South Carolina to spend a few days meeting, exploring and planning in preparation for the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 ICLC.

  • Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions

    June 13, 2016

    There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.

  • How Do You Take a Working Vacation and Still Catch a Break?

    June 09, 2016

    When you’re standing at the helm of a thriving small business, stepping away for a quick vacation often seems impossible. As a result, less than half of small business owners opt to take any time off work at all. Yet even those bold enough to get out of the office every so often grab an average of just five days’ vacation per year. Believe it or not, that inability to switch off is hurting your business — not helping.