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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries
September 17, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.
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Great Day of Golf, Food, & Fun Benefits Environmental Education at ICCF Charity Golf Tournament
September 15, 2015
Callaway Gardens will host the 13th annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. Proceeds from the tournament, co-title sponsored by Callaway Golf and Odyssey Golf, enable the ICCF to share the wonders of nature with thousands of schoolchildren by providing funds for diverse environmental programs available at Callaway Gardens.
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J. Smith Lanier & Co. Announces Merger of The Flowers Agency
September 11, 2015
J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the country’s oldest and largest independent insurance brokerage firms, is pleased to announce the merger of The Flowers Agency, LLC, of Columbus, Georgia, with the J. Smith Lanier & Co. consolidated group effective September 1st.
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CSO Kicks Off Season with Prokofiev & Pictures
September 10, 2015
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Prokofiev & Pictures on Saturday, September 26th.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Hosts Grand Opening for Columbus Office
September 03, 2015
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) hosted the grand opening for its new office facility in Columbus on Wednesday. Community leaders and BCBSGa representatives were on hand to unveil the 235,000-square-foot, three-story building that can accommodate up to 2,000 associates.
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Columbus State University, Phenix City Public Schools Explore STEM Partnership
September 01, 2015
Columbus State University and Phenix City Schools are working on a partnership to address a priority both organization see as critical to their future: science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
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Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture
August 27, 2015
More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.
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Metro Columbus’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.5%
August 27, 2015
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Columbus’ unemployment rate for July was 7.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 7.4 percent in June. The rate in July 2014 was 8.8 percent.
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How Augmented Reality Can Heat Up Summer Marketing Campaigns
August 25, 2015
With interactive solutions constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that marketing leaders are constantly looking for new ways to use technology and stay abreast of the latest digital trends that consumers now crave. One interactive tool gaining a lot of popularity is augmented reality (AR), with more than 1.4 billion downloads of mobile AR applications expected by the end of this year alone. AR transforms static displays, point-of-purchase materials, print ads or marketing collateral into real-word environments.
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Southern Company to Acquire AGL Resources for $12B, Creating Leading U.S. Electric and Gas Utility
August 24, 2015
Southern Company and AGL Resources today announced that the boards of directors of both companies have approved a definitive merger agreement to create America's leading U.S. electric and gas utility company. Pursuant to the agreement, AGL Resources will become a new wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company in a transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $12 billion, including a total equity value of approximately $8 billion.
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Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau: Why are Companies Choosing Georgia?
August 20, 2015
Continuing our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau talks about what makes Georgia stand out for companies who are looking to relocate or expand.
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TSYS Names Patricia Watson as CIO
August 18, 2015
TSYS today announced that Patricia A. Watson, a 17-year veteran of the financial services industry, has been named senior executive vice president and chief information officer effective September 14.
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Cliff Oxford: How a Great Business Can Go Out of Business - How Owners Beg for a Bad Exit
August 13, 2015
All us entrepreneurs know not every business is going to survive. But when a business that appears to be roaring with success shutters, it’s startling. Customers are always left confused and thinking, “what happened? How did a great business go away?” I felt the same way and was taken aback when I first heard about the legendary Harold’s Barbecue in South Atlanta was closing for good.