More Than 400 Gwinnett Leaders Gather to Recognize Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership and Legacy
More than 400 business and community leaders gathered at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett for the Gwinnett Chamber Governor’s Luncheon, presented by Jackson EMC. Attendees heard from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and recognized his leadership and service to the state as he enters the final months of his second term.
Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Walter & Leslie Kurtz
For Leslie and Walter Kurtz, the challenges facing youth who age out of Georgia’s foster care system aren’t abstract. They’re personal.
UCB Selects Georgia for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Facility; $5B Economic Impact & 330 Permanent Jobs
UCB announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new U.S. biologics manufacturing facility. The campus will be state-of-the art, using a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while being natural resources efficient.
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Rivian's New East Coast HQ Brings Silicon Valley Energy to the Beltline
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Georgia State University's Economic Impact Jumps to $3.48 Billion
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Beltline Welcomes New Leadership for Design & Construction Team
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Bakkt Appoints Matt White as Chief Financial Officer for Next Phase of Global Growth
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Insight Global Invests More Than $100 Million in Employee Training and Development Programs
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Chicken Salad Chick Appoints Drew Travis as Chief Financial Officer
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Post Loyal Expands Design Team with Two Architects to Support Continued Growth
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BlazeSports America Celebrates Atlanta's Paralympic Legacy 30 Years After 1996 Games
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Second Cohort of Building Georgia Graduates, Ready for Careers in Transportation and Infrastructure
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New Survey Finds 56% of College Students Are Employed Full-Time
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53% of Organizations Struggle to Translate Business Context Into AI Despite Rising AI Investment
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Businesses Continue Expanding in Atlanta’s New Centennial Yards
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Georgia Tech’s Record $6.3B Economic Impact Leads USG Institutions
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New Georgia Chamber Foundation Guide Addresses Georgia’s Housing Needs
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MARTA Board of Directors Names Jonathan Hunt to Permanent GM/CEO Role
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Atlanta Region Adds 53,690 Residents in Past Year ARC Population Estimates Show
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University System of Georgia Drives Record $25.1B Economic Impact
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Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward
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Nicole Garton: The Other Art Fair Comes to Atlanta
Nicole Garton, Global Fair Director at The Other Art Fair, shares details on The Other Art Fair, scheduled for October 1–4, at Grant Park.
JD Clockadale of the Georgia Police Foundation, 3 Areas of Focus
President of the Georgia Police Foundation JD Clockadale discusses the foundation’s three primary areas of focus and their collaborative efforts with law enforcement officers throughout the state.
Phil Kent on the Upcoming Lobbyist Issue of JAMES Magazine
CEO & Publisher of JAMES Magazine Phil Kent talks about what readers can expect to learn in the upcoming September/October Lobbyist Issue of JAMES Magazine.
Kieran Kelly on His Intern Experience at AT&T Georgia
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