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• Atlanta Business Leader Thomas M. Holder Elected Georgia Historical Society Board Chairman

  August 10, 2020

  In an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind virtual gathering in the 181-year history of the Georgia Historical Society, the GHS Board of Curators met on July 30 via Zoom and elected Thomas M. Holder (Atlanta), Chairman and CEO of Holder Construction Company, as the new Board Chairman. Holder succeeds Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr. (Atlanta/Albany) who served as GHS Chairman from 2018–2020.

• Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire Ellie Mae for $11B

  August 10, 2020

  Intercontinental Exchange, a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of mortgage technology, data and listing services, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ellie Mae, the leading cloud-based platform provider for the mortgage finance industry.

• Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Receives $4M Grow with Google Small Business Fund Loan

  August 07, 2020

  Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) announced today it has received a Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). The community development financial institution (CDFI) will deploy the loan to small businesses in metro Atlanta and North Georgia hurt by the economic impact of COVID-19.

• U.S. Senator Tim Scott to Join Senior U.S. Senator David Perdue at the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon on August 11th

  August 07, 2020

  The Georgia Chamber and senior U.S. Senator David Perdue announce that U.S. Senator Tim Scott will join the lineup of speakers at next Tuesday’s all-virtual Congressional Luncheon. Guest speakers for the luncheon will engage in a wide-ranging discussion on resiliency and recovery of the economy at the federal level.

• Gov. Kemp: Strong Start to Fiscal Year with $574 Million in New Investments, 3,629 Jobs Created

  August 07, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced a strong start to the first month of fiscal year 2021, as the state attracted new investment projects. In the month of July, Georgia announced roughly $574 million in new investments and 3,629 new jobs created in nearly every region of the state.

• Georgia Tech’s New Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Winners Empower Development Throughout the State

  August 07, 2020

  Georgia Tech’s Georgia Smart Communities Challenge empowers local governments to think outside of the box and use innovation to improve their communities. So, it was only fitting that program administrators used technology to announce this year’s new grant recipients in an interactive virtual ceremony on August 6.

• Draffin Tucker Announces Firm Promotions and New Certifications

  August 06, 2020

  Draffin Tucker recently announced the recent promotions and certification of firm professionals in their Albany and Atlanta Offices.

• GACVB Executive Director: Travel and Tourism – Getting The Economy Rolling Again

  August 06, 2020

  The jobs of our families, friends, and neighbors are in danger. A busy summer travel season has typically employed tens of thousands in our state, but this year’s new reality has put many Georgians out of work. With restrictions in place and understandable traveler concerns, the summer travel season has not been at its usual levels, even while travel businesses and employees take safety precautions and implement new health and safety protocols.

• Kevin Kastner: Georgia Power Remains Committed to Working with Customers Amid COVID-19 Concerns

  August 06, 2020

  Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Power has recognized the extraordinary burden our customers have faced due to impacts from the coronavirus, and we continue to work to help all customers maintain service. Our teams are ready to assist our customers and answer any questions they may have about their account.

• The Home Depot to Open Three New Metro Atlanta Warehousing Facilities, Create 1,000 New Jobs

  August 04, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-based The Home Depot will build a total of three new warehousing facilities in DeKalb, Fulton, and Henry Counties. This expansion project will deliver approximately 1,000 jobs to greater metro Atlanta.

• Chris Clark: New Talent for the New Georgia Economy

  August 04, 2020

  Talent and workforce have long been key factors in the decision of businesses to locate or expand in a community. When I first started in economic development in the 1990s, I quickly learned that the mantra for site consultants was “location-location-location.” However, as the years went on, the factor of ‘location’ was surpassed by the community's availability of a skilled workforce.

• Wyndham Destinations Announces First Vacation Club Resort In Downtown Atlanta

  August 03, 2020

  Wyndham Destinations, the world's largest vacation ownership and exchange company, today announced that it is continuing the expansion of the Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham and Club Wyndham vacation club portfolios with the opening of two new proposed future vacation club destinations in one property bordering Atlanta's Centennial Park.

• Cobb County and SelectCobb Award Small Businesses $7.5M in Relief Funds

  August 03, 2020

  Cobb County, in partnership with SelectCobb, a Cobb Chamber initiative devoted to fostering economic development in Cobb County, today awarded $7.5 million in small business relief grants to 409 Cobb County businesses.

• Delta’s Corporate Responsibility Report Pledges Continued Commitment to Social Impact and Sustainability in Face of Pandemic

  August 03, 2020

  Delta’s 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, released this week, highlights the airline’s continued commitment to employees, customers, sustainability and social impact.

• Governor Kemp Extends Public Health State of Emergency, Renews COVID-19 Restrictions

  August 03, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures.

• CareSource Foundation & MAC Announce Recipients of $180,000 RESTORE ATL Fund, Supporting Black-Owned, Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses

  July 31, 2020

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) announced 24 recipients of the RESTORE ATL Fund, in partnership with the CareSource Foundation. The Fund, totaling $180,000, will support Black-owned, small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces New Grant Funding to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

  July 31, 2020

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms today announced the upcoming launch of the Resurgence Grant Fund, a new program to help Atlanta small businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Georgia Pays Out Over $11 Billion in Unemployment Benefits

  July 31, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today it has paid out more than $11 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits since the middle of March. These payments include regular state unemployment insurance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, and State Extended Benefits.

• The Kessler Collection Debuts $375 Million Redevelopment Creating Savannah's New Entertainment District

  July 31, 2020

  The Kessler Collection's Plant Riverside District – the largest redevelopment in the history of Savannah's National Historic Landmark District – has officially opened as "Savannah's Entertainment District," a $375 million project expanding the city's iconic riverfront to a 4.5-acre waterfront hospitality and entertainment destination, anchored by the 419-room JW Marriott Savannah hotel.

• Survey: CEOs See Less Globalization, More Flexible Workforces, Broadened Corporate Missions in COVID-19’s Aftermath

  July 31, 2020

  According to a new global survey, CEOs and C-Suite executives think COVID-19’s fallout will result in leaner and more agile companies. Businesses will likely emerge from this pandemic using more contract workers and fewer permanent staff, and business travel will be reduced in favor of more videoconferencing.

• Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $20M Gift to Morehouse College

  July 30, 2020

  Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has contributed a $20 million gift to Morehouse College. The gift is part of Scott’s generous donation to 116 nonprofits driving positive change in the country, including six HBCUs.

• Grady Health System's New Advanced Surgery Center Named for Pete Correll

  July 30, 2020

  Grady Health System announced today that its largest new facility in recent history will be named the Correll Pavilion in honor of A. D. 'Pete' Correll, chair emeritus of Georgia-Pacific and civic leader, whose efforts more than ten years go helped secure Grady's financial stability.

• Georgia Ranked No. 1 in Film Production by Business Facilities Magazine

  July 30, 2020

  On the heels of the news that multiple Georgia-lensed productions have received nearly 50 total 2020 Emmy Award nominations, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 Film Production Leader by Business Facilities Magazine and prior to the global COVID-19 pandemic, was on pace for another record-setting year.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Recruiting Initiative to Attract Tech-Savvy Poll Workers

  July 29, 2020

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) kicked off a targeted initiative aimed at attracting new poll workers for the upcoming November general election.

• Georgia Power Smart Neighborhood Recognized by SEPA for Innovation, Research and Collaboration

  July 29, 2020

  Georgia Power’s Smart Neighborhood Initiative has been recognized by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) as part of its annual awards that celebrate innovation and collaboration of utilities, industry players and individuals shaping the future of energy.

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