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• Metro Atlanta Chamber Celebrates One Year of DEI Progress With Inaugural Assessment Results

  February 17, 2022

  Today, one year after the launch of ATL Action for Racial Equity, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced results of the inaugural diversity, equity and inclusion assessment created in partnership with Kanarys, Inc. MAC designed the multi-year AARE plan as a catalyst to address the ongoing effects of systemic racism impacting the Black community.

• Georgia Sees Record-Breaking Job Creation From Economic Development Projects in First Half of FY22

  February 17, 2022

  Economic development projects secured in every region of the State of Georgia resulted in record-breaking job creation for the first half of the fiscal year. These 160 locations or expansions supported by GDEcD’s Global Commerce division will result in the creation of nearly 24,400 jobs and $9.8 billion investment in the state.

• MARTA Seeks New Members For Its Riders’ Advisory Council

  February 16, 2022

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is seeking people to serve on its Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), an all-volunteer group that provides feedback on improving the overall transit experience for customers. The inaugural council members are stepping down in May following a two-year term.

• Board of Regents Announces Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor

  February 16, 2022

  The Board of Regents voted to name former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue the sole finalist for the position of chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG).

• Georgia Announces Record Year for International Trade

  February 16, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade. In 2021, Georgia’s total trade reached $166.11 billion across 223 countries and territories.

• Intuit QuickBooks & Mailchimp Award $100,000 to 20 Atlanta-Area Small Businesses in Collaboration With The Georgia Restaurant Association

  February 15, 2022

  Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, announced the recipients of its QuickBooks Restaurant Relief Initiative grant program.

• RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southern Startup Applicants

  February 15, 2022

  The 14th semi-annual RAISE (Retention and Advanced Investment for the Southeast at Emory) Forum is scheduled for Friday, May 10. Supported by The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, this invitation-only event connects startups and top-tier investors from across the Southeast to foster collaboration within the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensure the best startups can stay local.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Announces $10.4 Million of New Grant Funds to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

  February 14, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens today announced the relaunch of the Resurgence Grant Fund, a program originally launched in 2020 to help Atlanta small businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Governor, First Lady Announce Recipients of Arts & Humanities Awards

  February 14, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp announced the recipients of the 10th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia through their work in these fields.

• Georgia Chamber Welcomes Business Prospects for Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 11, 2022

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 33rd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.

• Rey of Hope Gala Raises $830,000 for Cristo Rey Atlanta

  February 11, 2022

  Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School hosted the Rey of Hope Gala at the Delta Flight Museum on February 5th. Over 450 corporate partners, donors and supporters came together to raise $830,000 for student scholarships and the school’s College Persistence Program.

• Anexinet and Veristor Merge to Create One of The Largest Full-Service Technology Solution Providers

  February 11, 2022

  Anexinet Corporation and Veristor Systems Inc. announced that they are merging. The unified company will offer full-lifecycle expertise across the complete technology landscape and deliver the superior technical experience customers need to make informed decisions in today’s complex digital world.

• Construction Education Foundation of Georgia Rebrands As “Construction Ready”

  February 10, 2022

  This week the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) announced it is expanding its work beyond Georgia, enhancing its services, and changing its name to “Construction Ready.”

• Georgia Saw 56.6% Increase in New Business Applications, 2nd Largest in U.S.

  February 09, 2022

  A recent Federal Reserve Bank study noted that the pandemic caused an additional 200,000 businesses to close their doors last year, with small businesses comprising the bulk of the difference. However, it hasn’t been all bad news for the nation’s small businesses. A real-time survey of business applications conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau offers encouraging results.

• Ryder System, Inc. to Open Distribution Center in Locust Grove, Create 250 Jobs

  February 09, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Ryder System, Inc., a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, will invest $44 million in a new, high-tech third-party distribution center in Locust Grove. The project is expected to create more than 250 jobs.

• Community Foundation Announces New Board Members and Board Succession Plan

  February 08, 2022

  On the heels of its 70th anniversary and finalizing its five-year strategic plan, TogetherATL, focused on building a more equitable region, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces that seven new members of the Board of Directors are joining the effort to help drive the Foundation’s work forward.

• Georgia-Based Nonprofits Announce Transformative Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning

  February 08, 2022

  The Communities In Schools of Georgia state office and independent affiliate Communities In Schools of Atlanta work to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization has what they need to succeed in school and beyond.

• City of Hope Joins Forces with Cancer Treatment Centers of America

  February 08, 2022

  City of Hope, a world-renowned, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), a network of oncology hospitals and outpatient care centers across the United States, expanding access to world-class research and cancer care to patients nationally.

• Governor Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program

  February 07, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.

• Global Production Company Behind Super Bowl Halftime Stage Set To Open Atlanta Outpost

  February 04, 2022

  As it gears up for the biggest sporting event of the year, All Access is officially setting up shop in the Hollywood of the South. With its well-established Los Angeles client base that continues to relocate projects to Georgia, the global company is following suit by expanding its presence with an Atlanta location to better serve its television, film and entertainment clients.

• Eight Mega Industrial Leases Were Signed in Metro Atlanta in 2021

  February 04, 2022

  Last year was a record year for large warehouse leases, driven by a rebounding economy and strong e-commerce sales. Companies committed to 57 warehouse leases of 1-million-sq.-ft. or larger across the U.S. in 2021, a 19% increase from 2020, according to CBRE.

• Chick-fil-A Holds Onto Top Fast Food Spot in MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study

  February 03, 2022

  The fast food industry maintained its sixth place ranking in the second year of the pandemic according to MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study, which analyzes brands based on emotional connections during the pandemic.

• Tech Alpharetta Appoints Nine New Members to Strategic Board of Directors

  February 03, 2022

  Tech Alpharetta, the nonprofit organization helping the City of Alpharetta lead in innovation, announces its appointment of nine new members to its Strategic Board of Directors. These new additions further enhance Tech Alpharetta’s relationships with the area’s leading technology companies and businesses.

• Georgia Chamber and Fiserv Award Recipients of Small Diverse Business Program

  February 03, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber has announced the recipients for this year's Small Diverse Business program memberships. Eight diverse businesses will have the opportunity to take full advantage of a one-year membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Mayor Andre Dickens and Airport Partners Launch Multijurisdictional Human Trafficking Collaborative

  February 02, 2022

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens were joined by Georgia’s First Lady Marty Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr and a host of state, county and local partners to launch the new multijurisdictional human trafficking collaborative, “Not in My County.” The collaboration between ATL and the Airport community brings dedicated resources to fight human trafficking throughout the region.

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