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• Novelis Donates $10 Million to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's "Never Settle: A Campaign for Kids"

  December 09, 2022

  Novelis Inc. announced it is honoring the world-class treatment and care provided to the children of its employees by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The company is making a total commitment of $10 million over five years to help Children's reach its $1 billion goal for its Never Settle: A Campaign for Kids.

• Investing in Georgia Today for the Economy of Tomorrow

  December 09, 2022

  In 2019, McKinsey marked the 40th anniversary of its Atlanta office with a report on the state of Georgia’s growth prospects. The three years since the report’s publication have brought massive economic, geopolitical, and societal shifts that have changed the trajectory of the state and the nation. In this report, we revisit the original question of Georgia’s growth potential in the years to come.

• Inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Recipients Announced

  December 09, 2022

  Five Georgia-based family foundations today announce the awarding of inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants in support of efforts that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity in Georgia.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Enrique Alvarez, Co-Founder of Vector Global Logistics

  December 09, 2022

  Vector Global Logistics, and its Co-Founder and Managing Director Enrique Alvarez, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion award for their dedication to leveraging logistics to change the world. Everything from the phone in your hand to the pens you use has some element of logistics involved in it, which is why Vector believes they are uniquely situated for meaningful impact.

• Gov. Kemp: Hyundai Motor Group & SK On To Build EV Battery Facility

  December 08, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the U.S. One of the largest economic development projects in state history, stakeholders estimate it will create more than 3,500 new jobs through approximately $4-5 billion of investment in Bartow County.

• Tripadvisor's Year in Review: Unpacking All the Good in 2022

  December 08, 2022

  With borders open and flight routes reinstated (almost) all over the world, this year will forever be known as the great travel reboot. In 2022, travelers learned how to travel again — exploring new terrain, rediscovering favorite places, and making the most of long layovers.

• Association for Commuter Transportation Recognizes ARC for Exemplary Leadership in Addressing Commuter Challenges

  December 07, 2022

  The Association for Commuter Transportation recognized Google, Stanford University, Atlanta Regional Commission, Washington DC, WeDriveU, RideAmigos, Veronica Jarvis, and Congressman Peter DeFazio as recipients of the 2022 TDM Excellence Awards at a ceremony sponsored by Rekab on the final day of the 2022 TDM Forum in Atlanta.

• EY Survey Shows Technology Leaders are Optimistic

  December 07, 2022

  Ernst & Young LLP announced the release of a new pulse poll examining technology leaders' perspectives on the economic downturn heading into 2023. In October 2022, EY surveyed 250 senior business leaders at US technology companies to see how they are preparing for a potential recession.

• Georgia Ports Authority to Renovate Ocean Terminal Docks

  December 06, 2022

  The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved a plan to renovate and realign the docks at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal to better accommodate its expanding container operation.

• Small Business Hiring and Worker Wages Hold Steady

  December 05, 2022

  The rate of job growth and hourly earnings growth held relatively steady at U.S. small businesses in November, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Deloitte: Holiday Season to Feature Fewer Shopping Bags as Atlantans Navigate Inflation

  December 02, 2022

  The continued impact of inflation and a shift in consumer priorities are set to define the 2022 holiday season, as consumers look for ways to make the season merry and bright. While many Atlantans feel the pinch of higher prices, they may be evaluating how they spend money overall between socializing and gift-giving.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jeff Jones, CEO of Ad Victoriam

  December 02, 2022

  Why would a company worry about generosity in start-up mode? Our CEO Deep Dive with software consultancy Ad Victoriam Solutions’ Jeff Jones has plenty of insight for companies of all sizes, on the benefit of taking on a B Corp framework and how early investment in purpose pays off.

• Vector Global Logistics Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award

  December 01, 2022

  goBeyondProfit today announced it is honoring Georgia-based Vector Global Logistics, a logistics and supply chain company that is coordinating efforts to aid the people of Ukraine, as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.

• City of Refuge Launches $25 Million Capital Campaign, ‘Breaking Barriers. Building Momentum.’

  December 01, 2022

  Westside Atlanta-based nonprofit City of Refuge announced today the launch of the ‘Breaking Barriers. Building Momentum.’ capital campaign, which seeks to secure $25 million in investments that will enable the organization to provide expanded opportunities for men, women and children to escape poverty and thrive in the community.

• Nobu Hospitality and Simon Celebrate Opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant at Phipps Plaza

  December 01, 2022

  Nobu Hospitality and Simon welcomed local dignitaries and community leaders to celebrate the opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Atlanta at Phipps Plaza. The property serves as Nobu’s 15th location overall and first in Georgia, making its debut in the Buckhead community at the modern, reimagined, mixed-use Phipps Plaza.

• Mayor Dickens Announces Strong Financial Condition, Enhanced Pay Increases for City of Atlanta Workforce

  November 30, 2022

  The City of Atlanta is in a strong financial condition, and Mayor Andre Dickens announced he is once again putting people first by investing an additional $9.5 million in increased pay for the City’s workforce.

• Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic Discusses Financial Inclusion with Georgia Fintech Academy

  November 29, 2022

  Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, met with students and faculty for a conversation on financial inclusion during a visit to Georgia State University arranged by the Georgia Fintech Academy of the University System of Georgia.

• Cox Foundation Awards Garden $25 million for Expansion to BeltLine

  November 28, 2022

  The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been awarded a $25 million gift from the James M. Cox Foundation that will allow the Midtown attraction to expand to the popular Atlanta BeltLine, making it the city’s first cultural institution directly accessible from the 22-mile loop.

• More Than 3,000 Young People in Atlanta Engaged through Mayor Andre Dickens’ Summer Youth Employment Program

  November 28, 2022

  The City of Atlanta exceeded its goals in the first year of Mayor Andre Dickens’ Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), according to a report on the program issued by the City. Mayor Dickens launched SYEP last spring with the goal of providing young people between the ages of 14 to 24 with opportunities to explore career interests and build work-related skills.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Announces Speakers, Topics for 2023 Georgia Logistics Summit

  November 28, 2022

  The Georgia Center of Innovation’s logistics team has announced keynote speakers and topics for the 2023 Georgia Logistics Summit to be held on March 8th, at the Savannah Convention Center. The event will explore the intersection of the economy, technology, and growth of Georgia’s ports in an industry that touches every facet of commerce.

• Atlanta Named #1 Best City For Art & Music

  November 18, 2022

  A new report by Workamajig takes a deep dive into the environmental factors that impact creativity in order to find the most creative cities and towns in the U.S.

• Lenox Square Scores Another Record Year with 20 New Store & Restaurant Openings

  November 18, 2022

  Lenox Square, a Simon property, reported a banner year with 20 new stores and restaurants joining the iconic Buckhead destination since January. Additions include leasing investments across a broad lineup of luxury brands, leading mass-market options and varied cuisine venues.

• AAA Expects Thanksgiving Travel To Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

  November 18, 2022

  AAA predicts 54.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. While that national figure remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels, travel in Georgia is forecast to be one of the busiest in nearly two decades (since 2005).

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest

  November 18, 2022

  Leading up to Giving Tuesday, this goBeyondProfit interview with Charityvest CEO Stephen Kump outlines how supporting your employees’ individual giving is an easy way for businesses of every size to join with their employees to do good in the world.

• Charlie Harper: A Belated Thank You Note To Speaker David Ralston

  November 18, 2022

  David Ralston became Speaker of Georgia’s House in 2010. While most outsiders were secure in knowing that Georgia had spent the past 8 years flipping to a solidly Republican state, there were serious problems below the surface.

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