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• Columbus, Georgia to be the World’s First iBeacon-Enabled Safe City

  December 17, 2015

  On Friday, December 4th, San Diego-based app developer Piper announced the launch of “Columbus Safe City” initiative in Columbus, GA. Piper is a proximity-based Bluetooth messaging system that uses iBeacon technology to send messages to users’ phones that have downloaded the free iOS or Android Piper app. Piper has installed over a 1,000 beacons in Columbus with over 75 businesses and organizations on the local network.

• Architecture’s Impact on Community, an Interview with Sam Andras of 2WR + Partners

  December 15, 2015

  Sam Andras is a founding Principal of 2WR + Partners. Under his leadership, since the studio’s re-establishment in 2001, the practice has grown to include offices in Columbus, Georgia and Denver, Colorado and has collaborated with dozens of repeat clients across the country. In this interview Sam discusses architecture’s impact on community.

• Small Town, Big Opportunity: Where Do Startups Fare Best?

  December 08, 2015

  When it comes to small business startups, location is a key component of success. When choosing which town might be best for your business, factors like economic health, annual income, unemployment, and cost of living should be considered. As it turns out, major cities like New York and San Francisco are not high on the list for reasons like high taxes and strict regulations that can hinder growth. Interestingly, small businesses actually tend to perform best in small towns.

• Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

  December 04, 2015

  Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

• Aflac Partners with EZShield, Offers Fraud Protection Services for Policyholders

  December 02, 2015

  Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, announced today the company is expanding its offerings to deliver proactive fraud and identity protection services for policyholders. Aflac Fraud Protection, Powered by EZShield, is offered as part of Aflac Business Solutions, the company's recently announced suite of value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of business owners and their employees.

• Kia Motors, Blue Bird Bus Corp. Executives Steer "Georgia Manufacturing Summit" in New Directions

  November 20, 2015

  Executives of the Blue Bird Bus Corporation and Kia Motors addressed over 300 attendees at the inaugural “Georgia Manufacturing Summit” held recently at the Cobb Galleria Centre, calling for collaborative thinking, as well as intra-state, inter-company commerce among local manufacturers.

• 2015 Transportation Summit: Blueprint for Future Projects in Georgia

  November 17, 2015

  Over 700 Georgia engineering, transportation and public policy leaders gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center recently to lay out a blueprint for the state’s future strategic projects and their economic effect.

• Leadership Institute at Columbus State University to Host New Program for Emerging & Front-Line Leaders

  November 10, 2015

  The Leadership Institute at Columbus State University will host “How Deep is Your Bench? Leadership Excellence Certification for Rookie Leaders,” a new series of programs for front-line managers and emerging leaders.

• Ways to Give Your Business the Local Advantage

  November 06, 2015

  As the holiday shopping season approaches, are you getting discouraged by visions of shoppers heading to Walmart on Black Friday and ignoring your store? Well, cheer up. According to a study by Spong, reported in MediaPost, 30 percent of shoppers say if all things were equal, they would choose local over national brands “always” or “most of the time.”

• Georgia Ranked No. 1 State in U.S. for Business for 3rd Year in A Row

  November 03, 2015

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication.

• Columbus Water Works: Preserving our Culture by Protecting our Water

  October 28, 2015

  Water has always been and will always be our lifeline. For centuries, the Chattahoochee River has served residents of this area as a transportation route, an engine for commerce, a source of nourishment and a recreational resource. As a provider of water and wastewater services, Columbus Water Works (CWW) believes it is important to look at the watershed as a whole and work to preserve it.

• Southern States Completes Columbus Community Bank Buyout, Also Adding 13th Street Branch

  October 26, 2015

  Southern States Bank is pleased to announce they have acquired Columbus Community Bank located at 5604 Whittlesey Boulevard in Columbus, Georgia. The acquisition of Columbus Community Bank will position Southern States Bank as the fourth largest bank in Muscogee County and Columbus and increase the bank’s total assets to over $500 million.

• Wine Women & Shoes Event Announced for November 12th

  October 23, 2015

  The Muscogee County Library Foundation will host Wine Women & Shoes Event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, at the Columbus Public Library. The event will host 400 wine-savvy, shoe-loving guests.

• Aflac's Dan Amos Among World's Best-Performing CEOs

  October 20, 2015

  Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, announced that its longtime Chairman and CEO Dan Amos was named to Harvard Business Review's list of Best-Performing CEOs in the World for 2015. Amos ranked 69 out of 100 CEOs on the prestigious list.

• CSU 2015 Homecoming Week Kicks Off Today with a Party, Ends Saturday with a Bang

  October 19, 2015

  Homecoming week at Columbus State University kicks off Monday and includes a full slate of student and alumni activities, including tailgating, a football game, live music, games, a parade and fireworks.

• Ft. Benning, SBA & NOW Corp to Share Insights for Successfully Working with Government Agencies

  October 15, 2015

  Kinetic Credit Union and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, along with representatives from Fort Benning, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and NOW Corp, will host an event October 22nd, titled “Grow Your Business NOW with Fort Benning and Other Government Agencies: Tips to Help You Win New and Larger Contracts.”

• TSYS Ranked No. 10 Among Top 100 Providers of Financial Technology

  October 14, 2015

  TSYS announced that it has been ranked No. 10 on the 2015 FinTech Forward 100 list of the leading technology providers in the world. The list, a collaboration of American Banker and BAI, was released yesterday at the BAI Retail Delivery Conference in Las Vegas. The ranking was based on TSYS’ 2014 revenue of $2.4 billion.

• Community Leaders Come Back from ICLC Inspired

  October 07, 2015

  Nearly two decades after their first visit, the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce headed back to the exciting, forward-focused city of Nashville. Business and community leaders – from Columbus, Harris County, Phenix City, Albany and Macon – immersed themselves in a town that has transformed itself into one of the hottest destinations to live, work, play and visit in the nation.

• Economic Impact of CSU's RiverPark Campus Estimated to be $21M Annually

  October 06, 2015

  A study shows the economic impact of Columbus State University’s RiverPark campus in downtown Columbus is estimated to be more than $21 million annually. The analysis was done by professor Ben Blair, the Sarah T. Butler Distinguished University Chair in Business and Finance and Director of the Butler Center for Business and Economic Research in CSU’s Turner College of

• St. Francis Hospital and LifePoint Health Reach Milestone in Proposed Partnership

  October 05, 2015

  The St. Francis Hospital Board of Trustees and LifePoint Health announced a significant milestone in their proposed partnership. The organizations have reached an agreement in principle for a subsidiary of LifePoint to acquire St. Francis Hospital, and they have submitted their agreement to the Attorney General of the State of Georgia for review and approval.

• The New Era of Marketing Innovation in Healthcare Communications

  October 05, 2015

  For years, healthcare companies have used traditional means of marketing and advertising to showcase their products and services. But now, with the ever-changing landscape in technology innovation, organizations realize the need to leave the dark ages and enter into this new era of marketing trends and digital solutions that consumers now crave.

• Day 2 of Chamber Inter-City Leadership Trip Highlights Connectivity, Riverfront Development

  October 02, 2015

  Day two of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Inter-City Leadership Conference to Nashville started at Cumberland Park. The 6.5 acre adventure play park is located on the Cumberland River’s east bank under the Shelby Street Bridge and is the flagship for the new Riverfront Revitalization Plan in Nashville.

• Chamber Inter-City Leadership Trip Highlights Collaboration in Nashville on Day One

  October 01, 2015

  The Greater Columbus Georgia’s Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd Annual Inter-City Leadership Conference (ICLC) headed to Nashville for three days of learning from one of the strongest, most vibrant economies in the U.S. Through the course of the day it became apparent there are a few other things these two cities have in common, most notably collaboration between public and private sectors and a regional outlook on economic development.

• Twelfth Annual Career Expo Scheduled for Sept. 30th in Columbus

  September 23, 2015

  The Urban League of Greater Columbus and the Georgia Department of Labor will co-sponsor the 12th Annual Career Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Columbus. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Convention and Trade Center located at 801 Front Ave. in the city’s historic Iron Works district.

• The Aflac Duck Hits the Gym in New Television Commercial

  September 22, 2015

  Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, will debut its newest television commercial, "Gym," during two highly anticipated premieres tonight: the series premiere of "The Muppets," which airs at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC Network, and part two of the season premiere of "The Voice," which airs at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC.

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