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goBeyondProfit Data Shows Literally Everyone Is Experiencing Burnout
July 18, 2023
The goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO 2023 Business Generosity Report revealed shocking levels of employee and executive burnout. It turns out that burnout is a pervasive and cross-generational problem affecting all levels and all sizes of companies.
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Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC
July 18, 2023
Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.
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Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation
July 17, 2023
Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.
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Synovus Promotes Charlie Clark to President of Community Bank
July 14, 2023
Synovus Bank has named Charlie Clark as president of the community bank, effective July 10. In this new position, Clark will advance the community bank’s geography-based delivery model. This includes management of local leadership across the bank’s five-state footprint as they continue to build and deepen relationships while delivering exceptional service to clients.
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Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards
July 14, 2023
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.
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Kia to Invest Over $200 Million in EV9 Production Expansion in West Point
July 13, 2023
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Kia will invest more than $200 million and create nearly 200 new jobs at its West Point plant to accommodate assembly of the company’s highly anticipated all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV.
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Southern Company Scores 100% on Disability Equality Index for the Seventh Consecutive Year
July 13, 2023
The 2023 Disability Equality Index has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the seventh consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.
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CEO Confidence on the Rise; Importance of ESG Growing Survey Reveals
July 13, 2023
The latest Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey provides compelling insight into the evolving mindset of middle-market CEOs across a range of industries, revealing a broadly optimistic view of the business landscape and the importance of companies supporting social and political causes.
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Aflac to Replace Chick-fil-A as Official Title Sponsor of Peach Bowl Kickoff Game
July 12, 2023
Peach Bowl, Inc. and Aflac today announced a three-year partnership that will make the Georgia-based insurance provider title sponsor of its annual college football kickoff game in Atlanta.
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Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference
July 12, 2023
The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.
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Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard
July 12, 2023
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.
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BGCCV Presents 2nd Annual Citywide Teen Leadership Summit
July 11, 2023
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley we believe that teens are the next generation of leaders and have the power to make a difference – in their own lives, in our organization, and in their communities at-large.
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New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business
July 11, 2023
In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.
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Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom
July 10, 2023
New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.
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Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles
July 07, 2023
Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy
July 06, 2023
Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.
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Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities
July 06, 2023
With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
July 05, 2023
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH
July 05, 2023
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.
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Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact
June 30, 2023
Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period
June 30, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.
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Georgia Lottery Commemorates 30th Anniversary
June 29, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Governor Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests.
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Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President
June 28, 2023
Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.
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AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards
June 27, 2023
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.
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Leadership Columbus Is Now Accepting Applications
June 26, 2023
Leadership Columbus is an official program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The program's goal is to provide involved and committed community leaders. Leadership Columbus has been building leaders in this community for over 40 years. Participants will be given the chance to develop an understanding of the challenges that face the Columbus region.