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• Gwinnett Chamber & Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council Sign Agreement

  September 24, 2021

  On Sept. 21, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) held a memorandum of understanding ceremony to formalize a partnership. Preceding the ceremony, the county commissioners, led by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, presented a proclamation recognizing Sept. 20 through Sept. 24 as Minority Business Opportunity Week.

• Cumberland CID Unveils New Cumberland Sweep Brand

  September 24, 2021

  The Cumberland CID revealed an exciting new brand for one of their innovative projects at the Cumberland CID’s Board Meeting. ‘Cumberland Sweep’ will be the new name and brand for a three-mile multimodal path designed to improve connectivity throughout the core of the Cumberland area with dedicated walking and cycling lanes and an autonomous shuttle system that will make travel easier, more reliable, and safer.

• USG Institutions well Represented in Latest U.S. News Rankings

  September 24, 2021

  Georgia remains one of only three states with at least two institutions in the top 16 public institutions in the nation, with a number of University System of Georgia (USG) institutions appearing in significant categories for the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

• No Hitting the Brakes on Success for Sangsin Technology America, Winner of Georgia GEAR Award

  September 23, 2021

  For an automotive company whose business is logistics, being in a logistics hub like Georgia is a distinct advantage. So says Yong Yu, CEO of Sangsin Technology America, a Tier 1 supplier and Georgia GEAR Award winner located in Henry County.

• Rowen Foundation Releases Gwinnett Community Advisory Task Force Final Report

  September 22, 2021

  After a series of five meetings spread over five months, the Rowen Foundation released the final report of its Gwinnett Community Advisory Task Force (G-CAT).

• Georgia Recognizes Clean Energy Week

  September 22, 2021

  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20th-24th, as Cliean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with the fifth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).

• GMSDC to Release Groundbreaking State of Minority Business Studies

  September 21, 2021

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council will issue an update to its landmark study – The State of Minority Business – A National Discussion – during the Minority Business Opportunity Week (MBOW) celebration on September 20th – 24th.

• Governor Kemp & goBeyondProfit Celebrate First-Ever Business Generosity Week

  September 17, 2021

  Today, Governor Brian Kemp will proclaim the first-ever “Business Generosity Week” in Georgia for goBeyondProfit, its members, and other business leaders who have played a pivotal role in supporting the community through recent years. As the needs of Georgia communities increased, Georgia business stepped in to provide vital services, materials and funding, adapting business models to care for people, fellow businesses and communities.

• Andrew Truett Cathy Named Third Chief Executive Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

  September 17, 2021

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that Andrew Truett Cathy will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1, 2021. Andrew, 43, will succeed his father Dan T. Cathy, 68, who has served as CEO since 2013. Following the CEO transition, Dan will remain Chairman of the Board.

• Industrial Construction Company SUNGDO ENG USA Opens Corporate U.S. Headquarters in Gwinnett County

  September 17, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that SUNGDO ENG USA, a subsidiary of Korea-based Sungdo Engineering & Construction, has opened its corporate U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County and is creating 30 jobs. SUNGDO ENG USA provides highly technical construction services to many Georgia-based clients.

• Health Connect South Collaborative Agenda Addresses Contemporaneous and Future Health Advancement

  September 16, 2021

  The 8th Annual Health Connect South gathering, a virtual collaboration conference scheduled for September 23rd, features a day-long agenda of informative panels composed of several dozen experts and leaders, who serve the health community.

• HOPE Scholarship Has Helped More Than 2 Million Georgians

  September 16, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.

• Morehouse, Spelman College Receive $5 Million Grant to Drive Innovation & Economic Inclusion

  September 16, 2021

  Mastercard is pleased to announce grants totaling $5 million to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Morehouse College and Spelman College, to develop the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE).

• Georgia Power Names Deon Tucker Regional Director of Metro North

  September 15, 2021

  Georgia Power has announced that Deon Tucker has been named the Metro North regional director in the Atlanta area, effectively immediately. In her role, she will lead the company’s external affairs activities for DeKalb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth and Rockdale counties.

• Often Divided Americans Unite Behind Small Business - Aflac Survey Finds

  September 15, 2021

  The Covid-19 pandemic and its impact, political debates and social unrest in 2020 threatened to divide our nation. But despite societal tensions and the burdens of sickness, a shaken economy and personnel shortage, people came together and agreed on one thing: their support and commitment to small businesses.

• Proposed Buckhead City Would Run a Budget Surplus, Says New Feasibility Study

  September 14, 2021

  Buckhead City is more than “feasible.” After accommodating start-up costs, Buckhead City would likely run a budget surplus, according to a formal feasibility study conducted by the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact.

• New Report Shows Georgia Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic

  September 14, 2021

  A new report shows many Georgia small businesses are recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic, but many still see challenges, including declining demand and cash flow issues. These and other findings are part of Facebook’s latest “Global State of Small Business Report,” released during National Small Business Week this week.

• Intuit to Acquire Georgia-Based Mailchimp

  September 14, 2021

  Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Mailchimp, a world-class, global customer engagement and marketing platform for growing small and mid-market businesses.

• UPS to Buy Atlanta Logistics Startup Roadie for Same-day Delivery Solution

  September 13, 2021

  As part of its customer-first strategy, UPS entered into an agreement today to acquire Roadie, a technology platform that enables local same-day delivery with operations throughout the U.S.

• New Outdoor Location at Zoo Atlanta Announced for A CHaRM’ing Adventure Fundraiser: Presented by Live Thrive and Delta Air Lines

  September 13, 2021

  Out of an abundance of caution and concern about rising COVID-19 cases in Atlanta, Live Thrive is moving its A CHaRM’ing Adventure fundraiser outdoors! The event will now take place in Zoo Atlanta’s spectacular Ford Pavilion.

• Georgia Power Highlights Conservation Efforts for Environmental Awareness Month this September

  September 13, 2021

  In honor of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its conservation efforts around the state with special focus areas each week. Every September, environmental organizations come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues such as conservation.

• Georgia Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class of 2021

  September 10, 2021

  The Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia’s technology incubator, announced today that 10 startups will graduate from the program’s top-tier Signature portfolio.

• Global Payments Agrees to Acquire MineralTree

  September 10, 2021

  Global Payments Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced an agreement to purchase MineralTree, a leading provider of accounts payable automation and business-to-business (B2B) payments solutions, from an investor group.

• Atlanta City Council Approves Ground Lease Agreement for Public Safety Training Center

  September 09, 2021

  The ground lease agreement with the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) to build a public safety training campus on City-owned property was passed by City Council. The APF intends to fund and build a state-of-the-art facility on 85 acres and preserve the remaining portion of the 265-acres property as greenspace.

• Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid Second Quarter

  September 09, 2021

  The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through June 30th reported strong second quarter performance.

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