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• Global Payments and Google Form Strategic Partnership to Reimagine Digital Payments

  February 12, 2021

  Global Payments Inc. and Google announced an expansive multi-year partnership to deliver innovative cloud-based products and capabilities, enabling best-in-class digital merchant customer experiences worldwide. As part of the partnership, Global Payments will migrate its merchant acquiring technology to Google Cloud, and will provide merchant acquiring services to Google to extend its global market reach.

• Rebuilding with Resilience: Deloitte Report Reveals How Organizations Can Better Prepare for Future Disruption

  February 12, 2021

  Released today, Deloitte's 2021 Resilience Report explores how organizations have coped with the tumultuous events of 2020 and identifies the traits that characterize a resilient organization—traits business leaders can cultivate in order to build greater resilience into their own companies

• Fortna Announces New Global Headquarters in Atlanta

  February 11, 2021

  Fortna, a leading consulting, engineering services and software company for warehousing and distribution, announced the opening of its new global headquarters in Midtown Atlanta – a growing hub for innovation and technology.

• Goizueta Business School Launches the Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  February 11, 2021

  Emory University’s Goizueta Business School announced the opening of the Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

• Delta to Take Guesswork Out of Travel with Digital Concierge; Test-drives New Pilot with CLEAR

  February 11, 2021

  Delta is applying its vision to deliver a digital concierge for customers – first unveiled at CES 2020 – to anticipate and address the evolving travel needs brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Chicken Salad Chick Relocating Headquarters to Atlanta

  February 10, 2021

  Chicken Salad Chick announced the relocation of its headquarters from Auburn, Alabama, to Atlanta. The move is slated to take place during the first quarter of 2021. The company’s new office will be located in Vinings at the Overlook II building.

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Appoints Suzanne Clark Next CEO

  February 10, 2021

  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Suzanne Clark will become the next chief executive officer of the world’s largest business organization, effective March 11th, the date of the organization’s next Board of Directors meeting.

• The 100 Black Men of Atlanta Announce New Executive Director

  February 10, 2021

  The 100 Black Men of Atlanta selected Louis Enrique Negrón, Sr. as their next Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.

• More than 150 Metro Atlanta Companies Leverage Collective Impact to Advance Racial Equity

  February 09, 2021

  Today, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced ATL Action for Racial Equity, a multi-year, multi-step action plan designed to help address the ongoing effects of systemic racism impacting the Black community. To date, more than 150 metro Atlanta-based companies ranging in size and industry, have joined the initiative that will leverage the size, scale and expertise of the region’s business community to advance racial equity.

• Employee Well-being is Major Priority for Many CEOs of High Performing Companies

  February 09, 2021

  Focus on talent, technology and partnerships can be key to thrive post-COVID-19 pandemic, according to insights from 3,000 CEOs

• Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan Announces Application Process for Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Grants

  February 08, 2021

  Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announced the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation is now accepting applications for pilot program grant funding.

• The 5G Economy will Spur Massive GDP and Job Growth Across the US

  February 08, 2021

  5G networks could create about 4.5 million jobs in the US and add roughly $1.5 trillionto the country's GDP, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), commissioned by CTIA, the wireless industry association.

• National Center for Civil & Human Rights Receives $17M Grant from Blank Family Foundation to Expand Center’s Footprint & Programming

  February 05, 2021

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a five-year, $17 million grant to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta.

• In Good Company Report Affirms Georgia’s Business Generosity Momentum

  February 04, 2021

  Through the turmoil of 2020, Georgia business showcased the best in all of us. Companies on the In Good Company list displayed extraordinary grit and determination to meet urgent needs.

• United Community Bank Expanding, Announcing Corporate Headquarters Move to Greenville, SC

  February 04, 2021

  United Community Bank, a retail and commercial bank and one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the Southeast, announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. and expand operations in the area to support its overall growth strategy.

• Georgia Power Supports East Lake Foundation to Help Build a Vibrant Community

  February 04, 2021

  Georgia Power recently renewed its support of the East Lake Foundation with a donation to help continued revitalization of the neighborhood, generate new opportunities for the families living there, and create a vibrant community where all residents thrive.

• During First Year in Atlanta, Pinnacle Financial Partners Builds Strong Asset Base, Veteran Team Of 26

  February 03, 2021

  Pinnacle entered the Atlanta market in late December 2019 by hiring a team of local financial leaders to start a new bank operation and build a team of the best bankers in the market. Despite the headwinds of a global pandemic, economic downturn and contentious civic and political environment, the startup group built a strong asset base and a team that can offer full suite of financial services.

• Technology Association of Georgia Announces Keynote Speakers for the Georgia Technology Summit

  February 03, 2021

  Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announces keynote speakers; issues call for content and nominations for Georgia’s Top 40 Innovative Companies and the Georgia Technology Awards for the Georgia Technology Summit, which will take place April 28th-29th, 2021.

• Following December Decline, Small Business Employment Growth Holds Steady in January

  February 03, 2021

  The latest Paychex | IHS Markit Business Employment Watch report is out. The January numbers show the national Small Business Jobs Index held relatively stable from the previous month.

• Development Authority of Fulton County Announces New Board Leadership; Optimism for Economic Opportunities in 2021

  February 02, 2021

  The Development Authority of Fulton County ushers in 2021 with new board leadership, a new executive director to be selected during the first quarter and continued optimism for economic development opportunities throughout Fulton County.

• Atlanta Fed Announces 2020 President's Award Recipients

  February 01, 2021

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the 2020 recipients of its annual President's Award for Excellence.

• Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Welcomes New Board Chair and Board Members

  January 29, 2021

  The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership welcomes Georgia Power Senior Vice President— Metro Atlanta & Corporate Services Bentina Terry as the new chairperson of its board of directors. She succeeds Dallas Clement, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Cox Enterprises, Inc.

• Nearly $530 Million in PPP Loans Approved by SBA in Georgia in Current Round of Funding

  January 29, 2021

  As part of ongoing transparency of economic aid programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released data summarizing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan approvals made through Jan. 24th.

• Atlanta Braves Announce the Formation of the Henry Louis Aaron Fund with $2 Million Donation

  January 28, 2021

  Yesterday, during their memorial service for Hank Aaron, the Atlanta Braves announced the formation of The Henry Louis Aaron Fund, which will live inside the Atlanta Braves Foundation, and seeded an initial $1 million. Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association added an additional $500,000 each.

• SweetWater Brewing Company Reaches New Heights: Launching Statewide in Colorado February 1st

  January 28, 2021

  SweetWater Brewing Company, based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 1997, announced the launch of its brand in Colorado, bringing the company into its furthest western market to date.

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