Features
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Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Commissioner of Tourism Kevin Langston
May 22, 2015
In the second of our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, deputy commissioner for tourism division Kevin Langston discusses growing agritourism, the film industry in the state, traveler demographics, and his love of economic development.
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Millennial Home Buyers to Spur Retail Growth
May 21, 2015
If you’re a retailer looking for this year’s hot market, look no further than Millennial home buyers.
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Aflac Promotes Matthew D. Owenby to Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
May 20, 2015
Aflac today announced that effective immediately it has promoted Matthew D. Owenby from vice president, Human Resources, to senior vice president, chief human resources officer.
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8 Advantages of Being a Small Business Owner Now
May 19, 2015
Parity in business always exists, but we are in a “spring of hope” and some of the best of times for starting, launching or growing a small business. The past few years have seen an opportunistic and favorable business environment and it looks like thankfully it is poised to continue. Here are the advantages of being a small business owner … now.
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TSYS Unveils Plans to Memorialize Mott House Site
May 15, 2015
TSYS announced its plans to memorialize the Mott House, which was destroyed by fire in September. The company unveiled renderings of what the site will look like along with an expected timeline of when the work will be complete.
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10 Things to Look For When Considering an Acquisition
May 14, 2015
A smart acquisition can give your small company the boost it needs to become big. However, just because you can acquire another company doesn’t mean you should. To learn how to know if it’s a good idea, we asked 10 small business owners what they look at when considering an acquisition.
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Ed Helton: Leadership Training vs Leadership Development - Is There a Difference?
May 13, 2015
In the past 10 years, The Leadership Institute at Columbus State has worked with more than 80 organizations and thousands of individuals in leadership development/training. Along the way, we found something important that we really weren’t looking for; we discovered an important distinction between leadership training and leadership development. Rather than being a semantic debate, this distinction is a paradigm changer.
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Columbus Takes Step Forward With Regional Prosperity Initiative
May 12, 2015
The Greater Columbus Georgia Region took an important step in defining its future with the public launch of the Regional Prosperity Initiative. The Initiative is a comprehensive and holistic community and economic development strategic planning process, which is being supported by the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority of Columbus, the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Georgia Power, TSYS and the W.C Bradley Company.
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Georgia Power Names Jason Cuevas West Region Vice President
May 11, 2015
Georgia Power announced today that Jason Cuevas has been named vice president for the company's West Region, including Columbus, LaGrange, Americus and Manchester. In this role, Cuevas will be responsible for power delivery, engineering, customer service, sales, economic and community development and external relations.
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Carmike Enters Into Partnership with Fathom Events to Expand Programming
May 08, 2015
Carmike Cinemas announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Fathom Events to bring an enhanced and significantly expanded alternative programming offering to 150 Carmike locations in 31 states by the end of 2015.
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Ed Farley: Do You Have The Right Customers?
May 08, 2015
The phrase…”the customer is always right” may be wrong. One of the biggest challenges for business is to determine who their customers should be. Too often we do not realize that may of our customers cost us profit.
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The UPS Store Launches Small Biz Salute Campaign in Celebration of Small Business Week
May 06, 2015
As an extension of its commitment to the small business community, The UPS Store announced the launch of its Small Biz Salute campaign, which celebrates small business owners nationwide during National Small Business Week.
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New Era Begins at Callaway Gardens with Appointment of New President/CEO
May 05, 2015
Recently, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of William “Bill” Doyle III as president and chief executive officer of Callaway Gardens. He started this new position on Monday.
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TAG Seeks 2015 STEM Education Award Nominees from Columbus
May 04, 2015
The Technology Association of Georgia and the TAG Education Collaborative are excited to announce the 4th Annual STEM Education Awards, an event that will once again recognize and honor schools, programs and organizations for their outstanding effort and achievement in supporting and promoting STEM Education in Georgia.
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Georgia Chamber Kicks Off 2015 Regional Power Lunch Series in Columbus
April 30, 2015
70 Georgia business leaders gathered at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus yesterday for the Georgia Chamber’s first Regional Power Lunch of 2015.
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Columbus Whitewater Announces Official Opening of 2015 Season
April 29, 2015
Named one of the Top Man-Made Adventures on the Planet by USA Today, Columbus GA Whitewater's 2015 season officially begins May 8th with multiple activities for a unique thrill-seeking adventure. Rafting, zip lining, kayaking, fly fishing and paddle boarding, Columbus GA Whitewater fills travel schedules with the newest outdoor adventures on the East Coast.
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Tickle Your Funny Bone: 20 Desk Toys for the Office
April 29, 2015
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Kelly McCutchen: Economic Diversity, State Leadership Recipe for Georgia’s Success
April 28, 2015
Many older Georgians recall our economic leadership in what were called the “Four Ps” — peanuts, poultry, pine trees and pecans. These were solid building blocks of the Georgia economy decades ago, and we can be proud that Georgia still leads in these areas. Moving into the 21st-century economy, Georgia added highly innovative communities of industry to the state. The state has become a leader in health care information technology, financial technology, information security, video game development, interactive marketing, logistics, communications and television and film production.
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National Infantry Museum Launches New Capital Campaign
April 24, 2015
Billy Blanchard, President and CEO of Columbus Bank and Trust Company, has agreed to lead a Phase II capital campaign for the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus. Advancing the Mission: the Campaign to Honor Heroes seeks to raise $20 million to pay for enhancements to one of the region’s most highly acclaimed attractions.
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AGL Resources Moves the Natural Gas Industry and the Economy Forward
April 23, 2015
Hank Linginfelter, Executive Vice President, Distribution Operations, articulates with ease the activities of AGL Resources, headquartered in Atlanta since 1856. “Every year we’re running pipes to new areas of the state. We want to serve customers reliably and safely. We want to keep costs low,” he says.
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Governor Signs Opportunity School District, Education Reform Into Law
April 22, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation that would implement an Opportunity School District to turn around failing schools. This law provides the framework for how the OSD would work should voters approve a constitutional amendment in 2016.
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Georgia Power Marks Groundbreaking of Fort Benning Solar Project
April 20, 2015
Leadership from Georgia Power, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives and the General Services Administration joined elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries today at Fort Benning near Columbus to mark the beginning of construction of a new 30 megawatt (MW) solar project at the base.
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Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Hires Brian Anderson as President, CEO
April 17, 2015
The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that Brian D. Anderson, Sr. will serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. He will take that position no later than June 1st. Anderson currently serves as the President and CEO of the Greater Dalton Georgia Chamber. Anderson replaces Mike Gaymon who served as the Chamber’s CEO for over 25 years and retired in late 2014.
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Chris Markwood Named President of Columbus State University
April 16, 2015
Dr. Chris Markwood, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas has been named as the next president of Columbus State University by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Markwood will assume his new position on June 1st.
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Q&A With GDEcD Director of Global Commerce Annie Baxter
April 14, 2015
In the first of a monthly series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Director of Global Commerce for Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness & Food Annie Baxter discusses important transportation projects, innovations in logistics, and the economic development climate in Georgia.