December 2015 Features

  • Social Awareness Permeates United Way of Greater Atlanta on Many Levels Year-Round

    December 18, 2015

    Ask Milton J. Little, Jr., President of United Way of Greater Atlanta, what has driven him throughout his entire career and he instinctively responds that it’s a social awareness ingrained in him by his mother: “No matter what career you choose, always make time to help somebody.”

  • Troutman Sanders Chairman Robert Webb Retires; Managing Partner Steve Lewis to Lead the Firm

    December 17, 2015

    Troutman Sanders LLP announced today that Bob Webb Jr., who has served as Chairman of the firm since 2006, and prior to that as Managing Partner for 18 years, will retire December 31. Steve Lewis, who has served as Managing Partner since 2011, will lead the firm and assume the strategic responsibilities that Webb oversaw as Chairman.

  • UGA Economic Outlook Forecasts Brighter Year Ahead for Nation, State, and Atlanta

    December 14, 2015

    Ben Ayers, Dean of the Terry School of Business of The University of Georgia, and Mark Vitner, Managing Director and Senior Economist for Wells Fargo, each presented a case for improved national, state and local conditions in 2016. The forum for their forecasts was the Georgia Economic Outlook series held in Atlanta on Friday, December 10th, at which Jere W. Morehead, President of the University of Georgia, offered introductory and closing remarks.

  • Why Kennesaw State & Stanford Are The Top Two Entrepreneurial Universities

    December 11, 2015

    With more than 80% of MBA students wanting to start their own business or work for a cool start-up, media publications have rushed to rank accredited universities and colleges on which has the best entrepreneurial programs. No doubt, the top ranked schools get some bragging rights, but that’s about it.

  • How to Improve Cash Flow; Enhance Productivity and Efficiency

    December 08, 2015

    Managing cash while increasing efficiency and productivity are critical success factors for today’s business managers. State Bank offers a suite of treasury services to help companies of all sizes manage financial transactions securely and efficiently.

  • John Stemlar with Sage Offers Advice in Navigating the Atlanta Real Estate Market

    December 07, 2015

    Metro Atlanta CEO talked to John Stemlar, co-founder of Sage Real Estate Advisors, who offered his insight into the Atlanta real estate market and provided advice to prospective homebuyers and sellers. Stemlar, along with his partner, Jeff Muller, established Sage in 2007 to bring fiduciary agency to residential brokerage, and have built a team of professionals with backgrounds in real estate, law, business and consulting.

  • Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

    December 04, 2015

    Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

  • WellStar to Acquire Five Tenet Hospitals in Atlanta for $661M

    December 02, 2015

    WellStar Health System has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Dallas, Texas-based Tenet Healthcare's five metro Atlanta hospitals. The WellStar Board of Trustees approved the strategic move following the conclusion of the due diligence period. WellStar will expand upon its proven clinical care models and patient safety programs that have resulted in increased quality and improved access to healthcare to new communities.