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Cougar Kickoff Schedule Set for CSU Students
August 16, 2016
Columbus State University students return to campus Monday, August 15th. In addition to a new student housing complex and renovated classroom building awaiting their return, students can look forward to a full slate of activities and events designed to celebrate the start of a new academic year.
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How to Utilize Technology to Grow Your Small Business
August 15, 2016
With the rapid advances in technology, new and effective opportunities are opening up for businesses to quicken their progress. Small businesses, nowadays, are increasingly tapping into the many resources that technology has rendered accessible. This is because, technology can provide a competitive advantage to businesses worldwide.
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Epic Restaurant Ranks Among Top in Nation
August 10, 2016
Epic Restaurant in Columbus, Georgia, is officially one of the top restaurants in the United States. GAYOT has included Epic on its 2016 list of the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.
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Governor Deal Recognizes Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: Issues Third Annual “Buy from Georgia” Proclamation
August 09, 2016
Governor Nathan Deal, surrounded on the state Capitol steps by dozens of members of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), recently issued the third annual “Buy from Georgia” proclamation.
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Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography
August 04, 2016
Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.
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15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely
August 02, 2016
When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.
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Aflac Reports Profit of $707M on $5.4B in Q2
July 29, 2016
Aflac Incorporated reported its second quarter results. Reflecting the stronger yen/dollar exchange rate, total revenues rose 2.8% to $5.4 billion during the second quarter of 2016, compared with $5.3 billion in the second quarter of 2015.
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TSYS Posts $69.7M Profit on $1.2B in Revenue
July 27, 2016
TSYS reported results for the second quarter of 2016. Highlights for the second quarter of 2016 included revenues of $1.2 billion, an increase of 66.3% over last year’s $692.7 million.
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Celebrating Columbus’ Culinary Scene, July 25th - 30th
July 21, 2016
U.S. Foods is proud to present the first ever, Columbus GA Restaurant Week July 25 – 30, benefiting Georgia Organics. Restaurant Week gives foodies the chance to try pre-fixe menus from more than 20 locally owned and operated restaurants. The week is aimed at increasing awareness of Columbus’ ever-growing culinary scene by highlighting the unique dinning options available here.
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University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program
July 20, 2016
To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.
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Teacher of the Year Interview: Stefan Lawrence of G. W. Carver High School
July 18, 2016
In May, the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation (MEEF), at their annual Gala, selected Stefan Lawrence of G. W. Carver High School as the 2016 MCSD Teacher of the Year. Lawrence was chosen from among 56 Teacher of the Year Honorees (TOTY) as the most outstanding representative of the teaching profession in the Muscogee County School District.
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CSU’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Free Family Event July 16th
July 14, 2016
Celebrating its 20th year as the region’s top destination for space science education, Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center will host a free, family-friendly event this Saturday with special guest Carl McNair, brother of Challenger Astronaut Ron McNair.
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Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants Celebrates 25 Years
July 11, 2016
In 1991, Thomas Driver and his former partner organized the engineering firm known as Geosciences, Inc. and began with offices in Macon, Columbus, Albany and Valdosta. The pair later split, and Driver took over the Macon and Columbus offices with the name Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, Inc., or GEC, and he later added an office in LaGrange. Now Driver, president and senior engineer for Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, wants to thank the community for supporting him and his team with the celebration of 25 years of service on July 15th.
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Where Should Americans Not Travel for Business Right Now?
July 07, 2016
American small business owners who travel abroad need to stay updated on all the latest news developments about no travel zones for U.S. citizens. Sadly, terrorism, political unrest and disease exists in just about every corner of the globe and, as an American, it’s prudent to be aware of the latest travel guidelines and restrictions. The U.S. State Department regularly issues and updates its travel restrictions for travelers.
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Spherion Staffing Puts Columbus Job Seekers to Work with New Office Opening
July 06, 2016
Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider, recently announced the opening of a new office in Columbus at 1002 Broadway. Franchise owner Michael Chalmers will manage and operate this location, along with his growing team.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Communicorp: Simply Manage Your Creative Assets Using OnDemand Technologies
May 25, 2016
With all of your graphic design elements in place, you may be wondering how to manage these creative assets throughout your entire organization. Well, technology is a great solution to your dilemma. To help you understand the various solutions that come into play and how they work, let’s walk through a real-world scenario.