Features
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Unified Georgia Presence Stands Out at IPW 2022
July 12, 2022
Earlier this month, Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and three state tourism partners co-exhibited at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2022 in Orlando.
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High-Tech Industry Flourishes in Georgia’s High-Talent Environment
July 11, 2022
The “Tech Capital of the South,” Georgia taps its diverse resources and strategic investments to bolster the wide-ranging tech industry statewide. Companies at home and abroad have taken notice of the state’s support for companies and startups through its embrace of talent development and an innovative partnership approach to doing business.
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Columbus Creates City-wide Cleanup Group in Effort to Combat Litter, Illegal Dumping Issues
July 08, 2022
While riding around Columbus, you may have noticed that some areas are becoming an eyesore because trash is piling up. The city of Columbus is asking citizens for their help.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Specific Generosity-based Approaches for the “Great Resignation”
July 08, 2022
In order to help business leaders navigate this tight labor market, goBeyondProfit sat down with Valarie Mackey, the CEO of WrightNow Solutions to explore a generosity-mindset or a reimagination if you will, that might help executives discover the talent they need in unexpected places.
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300-Person Belgian Trade Visit Strengthens Collaboration, Highlights Business Opportunities in Georgia
July 07, 2022
Georgia leaders recognize that personal relationships are key to developing strong global partnerships. In-person connections like those made during international trade visits are invaluable for creating strong ties that lead to further collaboration and investment in the state.
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Annual Aflac & Atlanta Braves Night Supports Pediatric Cancer Patients & Their Families
July 07, 2022
Aflac's annual Atlanta Braves night is a tradition where Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center patients, families and staff come together for a welcome break and to cheer on the World Series Champions.
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Rural Development Institute Focused on Enhancing Rural Prosperity in Georgia
July 06, 2022
Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its inaugural Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity.
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Georgia’s Extensive Logistics Network Speeds Goods to Market
July 06, 2022
In today’s fast-paced business environment, company success depends on delivering goods quickly, efficiently, and affordably. In Georgia, an unparalleled infrastructure seamlessly connecting air, ports, rail and roads is the catalyst for advanced manufacturers and others competing in the global marketplace.
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Less than Half of CEOs Are Back to the Office Full-Time; CEO Economic Outlook Plummets
July 06, 2022
Less than half of mid-market CEOs have returned to the office full-time and about a quarter plan to work a hybrid schedule indefinitely, according to the latest CEO survey from Marcum LLP and Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
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AT&T Invests Nearly $5 Billion in Georgia
July 05, 2022
In Georgia, AT&T has invested nearly $5.0 billion in wireless and wireline networks from 2019-2021. Cities and communities throughout Georgia are impacted by this investment as they are committed to keeping you connected.
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CEOs Lower Growth Expectations While Facing Uncertainty & Volatility as Their Greatest Challenges
July 05, 2022
Approximately half of CEO survey participants have "very strong" or "strong" expectations about their organization's growth over the next 12 months, down from 65% in January 2022.
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Georgia Power to Launch Single Largest Beneficial Use Project for Coal Ash in U.S.
June 30, 2022
Georgia Power has announced a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, where millions of tons of stored ash will be excavated for use in concrete to construct bridges, roads, and buildings in Georgia – and throughout the Southeast. The project will be the single largest beneficial use project of its kind in the U.S.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Long-term Sustainability of Love as a Business Strategy
June 30, 2022
Herschend Enterprises and their CEO, Andrew Wexler, were recently nominated and selected as the first 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion. We sat down with Andrew and learned how he views the long-term return on investment of love as a business strategy.
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Study Reveals Columbus State’s FY21 Economic Impact Grew to $283M
June 29, 2022
A recent study commissioned by the University System of Georgia and released on June 27 estimates the regional economic impact of Columbus State University’s institutional spending as $283.2 million for Fiscal Year 2021.
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University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Grows to $19.3B
June 28, 2022
The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $19.3 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, a $700 million or 3.8% increase over the previous year as the university system continued to make a significant economic impact across the state, a new study shows.
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Cost of July 4th Cookout 17% Higher Compared to Year Ago
June 28, 2022
U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, based on a new American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Love Made Real in Communities & with Employees
June 24, 2022
Herschend Enterprises and their CEO, Andrew Wexler, were recently nominated and selected as the first 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion. We sat down with Andrew to learn how they operationalize love within each of their 26 business units across the US and British Columbia and positively impact the experience of 11,000+ employees as well as their guests and broader communities.
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Synovus Announces Two Additions to Board of Directors
June 23, 2022
Synovus Financial Corp. has appointed John H. Irby and Alexandra Villoch to its board of directors, effective July 1st.
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Linden Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Columbus-based Aspirion from Aquiline Capital Partners
June 22, 2022
Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to make a majority investment in Aspirion, a leader in technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management located in Columbus.
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Georgia Bankers Association Elects & Installs Officers & Directors to its Board
June 22, 2022
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association have elected and installed officers for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors.
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Georgia Historical Society Names New Board Leadership
June 21, 2022
The Georgia Historical Society has announced that Shan Cooper and David Abney have been elected to serve as Board Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the GHS Board of Curators. GHS also announced that Dan Cathy, Beatriz Perez, Venessa Harrison, and Jeff Kole have been elected to serve as board members.
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Aflac Named One of 50 Most Community-minded Companies in the US
June 17, 2022
Illustrating its steadfast commitment to corporate responsibility and operating with purpose, Aflac announced it has been named to The Civic 50 list by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.
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Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops to All-Time Low of Three Percent
June 17, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced on Thursday that Georgia’s May unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 3 percent while Georgia's number of jobs continued to climb to an all-time high of 4,782,400.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Purchase of Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County
June 17, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp announced the purchase of a more than 1,100-acre economic development site in partnership between the State of Georgia and the Development Authority of Peach County.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Love Tested: Navigating an Industry Crushing Pandemic
June 17, 2022
Herschend Enterprises and their CEO, Andrew Wexler, were recently nominated and selected as the first 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion. We sat down with Andrew and learned how “Leading with Love” helped the nation’s largest privately-held themed attractions company weather the COVID-19 pandemic.