April 2016 Video
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Selig Center for Economic Growth at UGA Outlines 2016 Economic Forecast for Georgia
April 29, 2016
Economic Data Analyst at the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Stephen Kuzniak discusses this years economic forecast for Georgia, and also talks about the success of this year's Terry College Economic Outlook Series.
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Tracy Rathbone on the Town Center CID & Skip Spann Connector
April 28, 2016
Executive Director at the Town Center CID Tracy Rathbone talks about the CID, which is the 2nd oldest in the state. She also discusses how the investments in the CID are changing the area, specifically the Skip Spann Connector.
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Andy Cheatham on Learning to Manage at a Macro Level
April 27, 2016
Advantage Fire CEO Andy Cheatham talks about some lessons he has learned running a company for 30 years.
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Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell on Working to Create Jobs, Fostering Growth
April 26, 2016
President & CEO of the Cobb Chamber, David Connell discusses the importance of growing jobs, developing the regions future leaders, providing ways for members to network, and the importance of community and economic development to Cobb County.
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Georgia Film Academy Executive Director Jeffrey Stepakoff Discusses the State of the Film Industry in Georgia
April 25, 2016
Executive Director of the Georgia Film Academy, Jeffrey Stepakoff discusses the state of the now $6 billion film industry in Georgia, and talks about whats driving the growth in our state, as well as some challenges that we have to continue the momentum.
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Daryl Ingram on ECG Bus Tours & Helping Rural Communities
April 22, 2016
Senior Vice President with Electric Cities of Georgia, Daryl Ingram talks about furthering economic development in rural Georgia, and how their organization facilitates "Bus Tours" with project managers to showcase all communities have to offer.
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Gary Black Talks About the Growth of the Georgia Grown Brand & 2020 Vision
April 21, 2016
Agriculture Commissioner for the State of Georgia Gary Black discusses the growth and importance of the Georgia Grown Brand, and also discusses the Georgia Grown 2020 Vision - that 20% of the menu items in Georgia's schools will be Georgia Grown.
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Kris Vaughn on Georgia Young Gamechangers
April 20, 2016
Executive Director of Georgia Forward, Kris Vaughn talks about Georgia's Young Game-changers program, a leadership action program designed to come up with recommendations for communities.
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United States Senator Johnny Isakson on Every Student Succeeds Act & How it Relates to Georgia
April 19, 2016
Senior United States Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson talks about the importance of educating the children in our state and how the recently passed Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will further help strengthen Georgia's future workforce.
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Len Dorminey on Renasant Bank & Strength in Georgia
April 18, 2016
President of the Eastern Region for Renasant Bank Len Dorminey discusses the bank and its footprint in the state of Georgia, and what makes the state the #1 place to do business in the country.
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Eric Tanenblatt on Presidential Politics
April 13, 2016
Principal at Dentons Eric Tanenblatt talks about the crazy political season it has been relating to presidential politics on both sides of the spectrum.
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Tom Croteau on the GDEcD's Role in Economic Development Across the State
April 12, 2016
Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tom Croteau talks about how the Department works with communities and organizations across the state to bring new business and industry to Georgia.
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AT&T Georgia President Bill Leahy on Presence & Investment in Metro Atlanta
April 11, 2016
New AT&T Georgia President Bill Leahy discusses what makes Atlanta so important for AT&T, with having AT&T Mobility Headquartered here, as well as the AT&T Drive Studio Partnership with Georgia Tech, and the AT&T Foundry.
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Kinder Morgan's Allen Fore on Community Investment in Augusta
April 11, 2016
Allen Fore, Vice President of Public Affairs for Kinder Morgan, talks about community involvement in Augusta - and the importance of knowing what community needs that the business community can make a priority.
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Buzz Law on the History of Creative Financial Group
April 06, 2016
President & CEO of Creative Financial Group Buzz Law talks about how Creative Financial Group came to be - from focusing on investment and retirement planning for executives to now being owned by Synovus.
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Andri Weathersby on the Evolution of Customer Care in Business
April 05, 2016
Executive Director of Customer Care at Cox Communications, Andri Weatherby discusses how customer service has gone from a line item to an area businesses look for a competitive advantage in today's social media driven environment.
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Braves' Mike Plant on the Creation of SunTrust Park Ballpark & the Battery of Atlanta
April 04, 2016
President of Development for the Atlanta Braves, Mike Plant talks about creating the new 41,000 seat SunTrust Park, set to open in 2017; and The Battery - the mixed-use entertainment complex with offices, apartments, hotels, and shops that surround the park.