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• Atlanta-based Spanx Sells Majority Stake to Investment firm Blackstone

  October 21, 2021

  SPANX, Inc., the mission-driven womenswear brand founded by Sara Blakely in 2000, announced a definitive agreement for a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global investment business.

• Greater North Fulton Chamber and North Fulton CID Announce 10,000 Avalon as New Office Location

  October 21, 2021

  The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) announced a move to the 10,000 Building in Avalon at their Tuesday, October 19 Board of Directors Meeting. The Chamber, along with the North Fulton CID (NFCID), have officed in NorthWinds Summit on Haynes Bridge Road for 15 years.

• Northside Hospital Gwinnett Doubles Size of its Emergency Department, Receives Approval to Build 10-Story Patient Tower

  October 21, 2021

  Building on its commitment to strengthen health care resources in the Gwinnett region, Northside Hospital Gwinnett has completed a major expansion of its emergency department, begun work on a new patient tower, and is deepening its already significant community partnerships.

• Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts Village Welcomes New Tenants to Growing Nonprofit Office Community

  October 19, 2021

  Jackson Healthcare, a family of highly specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies, announced that two nonprofit organizations – Atlanta Angels and Honduras Outreach Inc. – are the newest tenants of its LoveLift Village community.

• Atlanta Named One of the Top Cities for Financial Advisors & CPAs

  October 19, 2021

  Are you looking to dive into a career in finance or perhaps expand your current business? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment in business and financial careers is projected to grow eight percent by 2030.

• UK-based Capital on Tap to Open U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta, Create 150 Jobs

  October 15, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that UK-based Capital on Tap, an award-winning FinTech and payments company, will open its official U.S. headquarters in Atlanta to support its continued expansion in the U.S.

• Randstad USA & Metro Atlanta Chamber to Host 'CEO STEM Allies' Event

  October 15, 2021

  While the demand for STEM talent has increased rapidly over the last 30 years, the number of skilled STEM candidates available in the workforce has not. As part of their commitment to closing the STEM diversity gap, Randstad USA and Metro Atlanta Chamber will bring together top business leaders for a "CEO STEM Allies" panel discussion.

• USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships

  October 15, 2021

  The 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Wednesday evening raised more than $625,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.

• Cisco to Open 'Talent and Collaboration Center' in Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs

  October 14, 2021

  At a gathering with state and local officials and members of Cisco’s executive leadership, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that American multinational technology conglomerate and Fortune 100 company Cisco will invest up to $41 million in opening a Talent and Collaboration Center in the Coda building in Midtown Atlanta. The company plans to create up to 700 jobs in the metro region with this significant expansion project.

• CEO Confidence Retreated in Q3, but CEOs Remain Optimistic

  October 14, 2021

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the third quarter of 2021, after hitting an all-time high in Q2. The measure now stands at 67, down from 82.

• Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail Hosts Grand Opening

  October 13, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the opening of the first segment of the Southside Trail. A ribbon cutting celebration took place at Pittsburgh Yards adjacent to the Atlanta BeltLine.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 20 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony

  October 13, 2021

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.

• Small Businesses Hit By Supply Chain Woes Spending More To Overcome Issues

  October 12, 2021

  In the midst of having to navigate waves of COVID-19 and lockdowns, 87% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have maintained, or spent more, on transportation, logistics, and expediting to overcome shortages -- this according to the "Logistics: Heads Up" study from Cargo.

• Delta's Exclusive Partnership with TSA Streamlines Check-in, Security in Atlanta

  October 11, 2021

  Traveling through Atlanta soon? If you have a TSA PreCheck membership and a Delta SkyMiles number, you may have the option to experience an expedited airport journey.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Challenge Accepted: Solving Georgia's Labor Crisis

  October 11, 2021

  Across our state, workforce shortages persist, impacting every industry and size of business. And though we have witnessed an unprecedented global pandemic, this war for talent existed long before 2020 as employers began to experience mismatched skill sets in their job candidates. Notwithstanding, COVID-19 accelerated this trend.

• Georgia Power to Launch First Battery Energy Storage System on State’s Transmission Grid

  October 11, 2021

  Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system. Known as the Mossy Branch Battery Facility, the grid-charging battery system is located on 2.5-acres in Talbot County, near Columbus.

• Council for Quality Growth is Honoring Ambassador Andrew J. Young with 32nd Annual Four Pillar Award

  October 08, 2021

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Ambassador Andrew J. Young, former Ambassador to the United Nations and Chairman of the Andrew J. Young Foundation, with its 32nd annual Four Pillar Award. The black- tie optional event will be held on Thursday, October 14th, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

• Incentive Solutions Announces Strategic Reorganization

  October 08, 2021

  Incentive Solutions, a leader in channel marketing technology, today announced an executive reorganization following the company’s recent acquisition of OneAffiniti, a pioneering through-channel marketing automation (TCMA) provider. The changes aim to transition support and operational flow to bolster the company's newly expanded scope of services.

• October's Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo are Headline Events for Ag Community

  October 08, 2021

  With the harvest season in full swing, October brings the welcome return of two of the largest events of the year for the agricultural and environmental science communities: the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo.

• Resilient Georgia Makes Mental Wellness More Accessible in Georgia by Expanding to 12 Statewide Regions

  October 08, 2021

  Resilient Georgia, a statewide coalition of organizations building a more resilient, trauma-informed Georgia, now reaches more than half of all Georgia counties with 12 regional coalitions ensuring urban and rural communities statewide have access to behavioral health resources.

• Midtown Union’s Class-AA Office Tower Tops Out in Midtown Atlanta

  October 07, 2021

  MetLife Investment Management and Granite Properties announced the topping out of Midtown Union’s Class-AA, 26-Story, 612,000 square foot office tower in Midtown Atlanta.

• GMA Annual Convention: Esteemed Leaders Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame

  October 07, 2021

  On Aug. 9th, five city leaders were inducted into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame, which was established in 1992 to recognize current and past municipal officials who exemplify the very best in public service and who, throughout their careers, have made extraordinary contributions to municipal government, and have been strong supporters of GMA.

• Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees

  October 06, 2021

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Dan Cathy, Chairman and CEO of Chick-fil-A, and Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta and civic leader, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and Governor Brian Kemp as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• Businesses are Emerging from Pandemic Better Equipped to Handle Advanced Customer Expectations

  October 06, 2021

  The pandemic forced brands to accelerate their digital transformation, leading to vast improvements in brand experiences that are streamlined and connected across in-person and digital touchpoints.

• Nominations Now Open for 2022 Small Business ROCK STARS

  October 05, 2021

  Each year the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards honor a handful of exceptional and impactful small businesses in Georgia. This year, The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team is calling on our state and community partners to help gather nominations from all corners of the state!

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