Features
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Activ8 Summer Camps at CSU Give Kids Skills for Life
April 13, 2015
For kids, summer can be a time for new experiences and the introduction of knowledge that activates a lifetime of learning and growth. As a parent, you want to take advantage of every possible opportunity for your child to develop the skills that will benefit them as they mature into adulthood. Activ8 Summer Camps at CSU encourage them to participate in meaningful activities that benefit them personally as well as society as a whole.
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Are Your Employees Getting Enough Sleep? (And if Not, Why Do You Care?)
April 13, 2015
It’s no secret to any harried entrepreneur that getting too little sleep has plenty of ill effects. But did you ever stop to think about the effect lack of sleep might be having on your employees. And, by extension, how that could be affecting your business?
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Columbus Young Professionals Commit to Give Back to the Community at “Days of Action”
April 10, 2015
Over 100 local Young Professionals have committed to make a difference in the community by giving over 300 volunteer hours to area non-profits during a two day span; Friday April 10th and Saturday, April 11th. This event is hosted by the Greater Columbus Georgia Young Professionals (YP), a program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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2015 Georgia Chamber Red Carpet Tour Begins Today
April 08, 2015
The 2015 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Tour kicks off today and runs through Saturday, April 11th. Twenty-four business leaders who are planning to locate or expand from throughout the nation and the world are participating in this year’s tour, which will visit the Governor’s Mansion, the College Football Hall of Fame and the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta and the Masters golf tournament in Augusta.
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Summit to Help Businesses Hire Graduates With Disabilities
April 07, 2015
Columbus State University is hosting a “disABILITY Summit” later this month to raise awareness in the local business community about the possibilities and benefits of hiring CSU graduates with disabilities.
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Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Perform Employee Reviews
April 06, 2015
There are compliance elements to annual employee reviews, but they’re at the end of this article. That’s not to minimize their importance; however, they are more “checklist” things. So first, we’ll discuss the more complicated, and often ignored, employee review.
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Synovus CEO Kessel Stelling Named FSR Treasurer, Executive Committee Member
April 02, 2015
The Financial Services Roundtable announced yesterday that Synovus Chairman & CEO Kessel Stelling will serve as FSR’s Treasurer effective April 1st. The role also makes Stelling a member of the FSR Executive Committee.
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Macon & Columbus Projects Advance in First Knight Cities Challenge
April 01, 2015
How do you choose 126 good ideas for cities from the more than 7,000 proposals submitted to the first Knight Cities Challenge? It wasn’t easy. But, as of today, 7 finalists from Columbus and Macon were chosen to submit final applications in three weeks with more details about their ideas.
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4 Inspirational Movies Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
March 30, 2015
Being an entrepreneur is not easy. It is a long journey that is full of challenges and problems. In order to overcome these problems, you need to think outside of the box, improve yourself constantly and learn from your mistakes. However, you can also learn from other people’s mistakes and movies are a great way to do this. Therefore, as an entrepreneur, whenever you need a break or some motivation, watch the below movies and inspire yourself.
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TSYS Chief Information Officer Ken Tye to Retire
March 27, 2015
TSYS has announced that Ken Tye has decided to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, after 43 years of service, effective September 30, 2015.
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Casino Gambling Legalization Introduced; Projections Suggest $250M For HOPE
March 26, 2015
Georgia legislators have toyed around with the idea of allowing horse racing at a new small scale race track. Yesterday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers has dropped bills that would pave the way for Georgia to aim higher and assert itself into the major leagues of casino gambling. Charlie Harper of Peach Pundit writes that supporters of HR 807 and HB 677 tout a potential payoff of 10,000 construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs, and – perhaps most importantly – $250 Million dollars added to HOPE’s dwindling coffers every year.
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15 Ways You Can Rise Above the Competition
March 25, 2015
The old adage, “If you’re not first, you’re last,” couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to business success. Being first-to-market may have its advantages, but long-term success is not a race — it’s how you make a product or service better than that of your competitors. “Better” can mean anything from the product or service itself to customer service, pricing, or marketing strategy.
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Aflac Recognized as a Top 25 Brand
March 24, 2015
Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States and one of FORTUNE's 2014 Blue Ribbon companies, announced today that they have been listed as the 25th top brand by American City Business Journals and The Business Journals.
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Tips On Effective Ways to Market to Millennials
March 23, 2015
The millennial generation has grown to be one of the largest populations in the United States, even outnumbering the baby boomer generation. And now, not only are they the largest group in America, but they are also the most financially influential group, representing more than $1.3 trillion in consumer spending power, according to the Hartman Group. Communicorp's Amanda Bass gives us some tips on marketing to this growing generation.
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Ed Farley: What Do Your Customers Think?
March 20, 2015
How many times do you hear companies brag that they are…world-class ….have top-rated products! How often do we hear the claims of an incredible sales force! The best customer service! Are these claims true? How do they know? How do you know?
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ITC Security Adding 90 Jobs in Harris County
March 19, 2015
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced yesterday that ITC Security Partners LLC, a professional expert security services provider, will locate its headquarters to West Point, creating 90 jobs over the next three years.
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CSU Announces ‘First Choice’ Comprehensive Campaign with $100M Goal
March 18, 2015
Columbus State University officially announced its “First Choice Campaign,” a comprehensive effort designed to raise at least $100 million to create an academic and collegiate environment that will cement CSU’s status as a favored destination for top students and faculty.
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Cliff Oxford: How Entrepreneurs Lose Control of Their Companies - 'You've Exited But Don't Know It'
March 17, 2015
When entrepreneurs sell their companies, it’s often like watching the same three TV reruns over and over. You might call them the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, says Oxford Center Founder & CEO Cliff Oxford.
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Four Major Concerts Added to Callaway Gardens Summer Sunset Concert Series
March 16, 2015
The Summer Sunset Concert Series is starting off strong with a concert by country music legend and Georgia native Travis Tritt. Callaway Gardens has partnered with Wallace Productions to add this and three other major acts to the Summer music series.
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Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Receives Chamber of Valor Award
March 13, 2015
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been honored by Hiring Our Heroes with the Chamber of Valor award.
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Jim Blanchard on Changing the Leadership Culture
March 12, 2015
When former Chairman & CEO of Synovus Jim Blanchard retired, his agenda didn’t fill with days dedicated to front-porch sitting. He desired to perpetuate and expand the influence of what he calls “servant leadership.” He proposed the concept of a leadership forum to his successor, who, understanding the value, eagerly agreed to sponsor the program. That was 10 years ago. The 10th annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum will roll out later this year in August.
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TSYS & Aflac Named 2015 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
March 10, 2015
Columbus-based companies TSYS and Aflac announced today that it they have been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company Honorees.
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10 Warning Signs of Customer Service Issues in Your Company
March 09, 2015
Maintaining good customer service is a constant process. While it may never be perfect, it’s important to try and keep as many customers satisfied as possible. To do so, you need to be aware of the warning signs of customer service issues. When you’re aware of the signs, you’ll be better prepared to take action.
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More Good Fortune for Aflac and its Employees
March 06, 2015
Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States and one of FORTUNE's 2014 Blue Ribbon companies, announced today it has been named to FORTUNE magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For the 17th consecutive year.
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From The Floor Up – Georgia's Shaw Industries Invests In People
March 05, 2015
Vance Bell, CEO of Shaw Industries, headquartered in Dalton, maintains that there are few businesses for which people aren’t the company’s greatest asset. That is why Shaw’s mission —“Great People. Great Products. Great Service. Always.”—begins with people.