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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.
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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.