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Columbus-Based Delta Data Software Announces a Strategic Growth Partnership with Accel-KKR
September 19, 2014
Delta Data Software, the industry leader in Mutual Fund Trading, Data Management, Revenue/Expense Management, Compliance, and Analytics, announced that it has closed a growth equity investment by Accel-KKR.
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15 Clever Things Happy Business Owners Do Differently
September 18, 2014
Owning a business can be stressful. And being happy in your business requires controlling those stress levels and creating a healthy work environment. Here are a few things happy small business owners do differently.
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TSYS to Create 450 jobs in McDonough
September 17, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Tuesday that TSYS, the global payments company headquartered in Columbus, will create up to 450 jobs through a new contact center in Henry County.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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Chamber CEO Mike Gaymon Announces Retirement After 26 Years
September 15, 2014
After 26.5 years as the President and CEO of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Mike Gaymon has announced his retirement, effective November 1st.
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U.S. Postal Service Lowers Package Rates
September 12, 2014
The U.S. Postal Service is lowering package rates — dramatically in some cases — in an effort to capture e-commerce business.
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U.S. Business Ownership Drops
September 11, 2014
The share of American families that owns a business dropped significantly between 2010 and 2013, falling to its lowest level since the Federal Reserve first began measuring it in 1989. Between 2010 and 2013 the fraction of U.S. families with business equity declined from 13.3 to 11.7 percent, the Federal Reserve reports.
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From the Baseball Hall of Fame to the Duckprints Wall of Fame
September 10, 2014
Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, presented its 2014 Duckprints Award to local heroes Tom and Chris Glavine and Kristin Connor, Executive Director of CURE Childhood Cancer. The Duckprints Award is Aflac's way of honoring people who have left their footprint in the fight against childhood cancer. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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5 Essential Tips for Growing Your Business
September 08, 2014
To say that getting a business off the ground is hard work would be an understatement. Whether you’re still drafting your first business plan or recently opened your store, starting and running a business can be an exhilarating – and terrifying – experience.
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Tim Mescon Announces Retirement from Columbus State University
September 05, 2014
Columbus State University President Timothy S. Mescon has announced his plans to retire from the University System of Georgia, effective Dec. 31, 2014. After retiring from Columbus State, Mescon will move to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to become the inaugural Senior Vice President and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa for AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Congressman Bishop, Ex-Im Bank Vice Chair Felton Visit Swift Spinning
September 05, 2014
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) Vice President and Vice Chair Wanda Felton for a roundtable discussion and tour of Swift Spinning in Columbus, Georgia.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.
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Gene Perkins Celebrates Two Years as SunTrust Columbus Market President
September 03, 2014
After years as a career soldier’s son living in Fort Benning, Korea and Germany, SunTrust market president Gene Perkins and his family finally settled in Columbus in 1982. Perkins attended Mercer University before being commissioned as an officer in the Army Reserves. This position took him to Fort Benjamin in Indianapolis where Perkins started his banking career, but when a position opened up with SunTrust in Macon, he jumped at the chance to be closer to family and warmer weather.
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GHA Reports Economic Impact of Georgia’s Hospitals
September 02, 2014
The Georgia Hospital Association released a report today regarding the economic impact of the state’s hospitals. Based on a study completed by the American Hospital Association and updated with the most current economic multipliers available from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, United States Department of Commerce, GHA’s report estimates that Georgia’s hospitals and health systems contribute $40 billion to the economy of the state.
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Private Giving to CSU Sets Another Record, Reaching $12.7 Million
August 29, 2014
Alumni and friends again demonstrated their support in record numbers for Columbus State University, giving about $12.7 million in 2013-14 to fund projects, programs and people throughout CSU.
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BCBS of Georgia Breaks Ground on Columbus Office Building
August 28, 2014
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia broke ground on its new office in Columbus Wednesday, a 235,000-square-foot, three-story building that will house approximately 1,500 employees. The facility will be BCBSGa’s main hub for servicing its nearly 3 million members.
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AT&T Has Big Impact on Columbus Region
August 27, 2014
AT&T has invested almost $5 billion dollars in the state of Georgia over the last three years, and over $21 million in Columbus, Georgia, alone during that time. These funds have helped enhance the AT&T wireless network and grow their fiber cable capabilities to meet the ever-increasing demand for wireless services, according to Terry Smith, Regional Director of External Affairs.
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How to Stop Corporations from Fleeing U.S. Tax Laws
August 26, 2014
Recently, there has been a surge of corporate expatriation transactions in which a U.S.-resident multinational corporation combines with a smaller foreign business to become a foreign-based company. Examples include Mylan Laboratories (MYL), Medtronic (MDT), and AbbVie (AABV).
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What Makes a Small Business Influencer? Experts Weigh In
August 25, 2014
What makes an influencer? Specifically, who influences the small business community? It turns out, on one level that’s an easy answer. But on another level, it is much more nuanced and hard to define. That’s according to several people we reached out to, for their definitions. See if you agree with these seven experts.
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Venture Capitalists Now Search Crowdfunding Sites for Opportunities
August 22, 2014
When crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo began taking off, some thought they would make venture capitalists obsolete. That has not been the case so far. And crowdfunding sites have actually served as an opportunity for professional investors to easily find new startups to fund.
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Q&A with Gretchen Corbin, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
August 21, 2014
On August 1st, Commissioner Corbin celebrated her 1-year anniversary of being at the helm of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. While she feels that a lot was accomplished in her first year, she has no plans of slowing down and is dedicated to making an even bigger splash—with the help of her great team—in year two. We chatted with Ms. Corbin about adjusting to her role and what else she has up her sleeve for Georgia’s economic development.
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2014 Blanchard Leadership Forum Kicks Off Next Week
August 20, 2014
A lineup of nationally prominent entrepreneurs and leaders come to Columbus next week to show how they have seized their own opportunities and turned them into tremendous success stories. It’s all part of Columbus State University’s Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum 2014, starting Monday evening the Columbus Iron Works and Trade Center.
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3 Different Types of Bonus Programs for Your Employees
August 19, 2014
Bonus programs are on the rise, a survey by WorldatWork reports. All types of bonus programs - including referral, spot and signing – have risen from 2010 (the last time the survey was conducted). Signing bonuses hit an all-time high of 74 percent, while spot bonuses were used by 60 percent of companies—more than in 2010, 2008 or 2005.
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Synovus Expands Branding Campaign
August 18, 2014
Synovus announced the expansion of its first brand campaign, “the bank of here,” to 16 additional markets across the Southeast. The campaign highlights Synovus’ strong community ties and ability to connect with customers through personal relationships – strengths validated in research with 6,000 customers and prospects – combined with the capabilities of a larger bank.