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• Finalist Named for Georgia Institute of Technology Presidency

  June 07, 2019

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced Dr. Ángel Cabrera as finalist for the Georgia Tech presidency. Cabrera is currently president of George Mason University, a top-tier research institution and the largest public university in Virginia.

• Matt Arthur: Improve Horizons for Millions of Georgians Outside Metro Atlanta

  June 07, 2019

  Metro Atlanta continues to be the hub of economic activity in Georgia and the Southeast, with no sign of slowing down any time soon. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Atlanta has had a 43% growth in jobs since 1991, more than 20 percentage points higher than the national average. It has the fourth fastest population growth in the nation—nearly six million people live in the metro region.

• The Greater Women's Business Council Announces New Board Chair and 2019 Board Members

  June 06, 2019

  The Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC) announced the appointment of Deborah Mackins, Supplier Diversity and Business Development, Georgia Power, as new board chair. Additionally, there are 20 members who are a part of the 2019 board roster.

• Active Adult Company CEO Announces $1B Development Plans for Metro Atlanta and Southeast

  June 06, 2019

  Holbrook Chairman and Visionary Al Holbrook recently announced the company’s $1 billion development plans to open and expand its footprint throughout the Southeast. Currently, Holbrook has two communities slated to open later this summer in Decatur and Acworth with another in Woodstock scheduled to open in 2020.

• Small Business Hiring and Wage Growth Hold Steady in May

  June 06, 2019

  The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for May shows job and wage growth were essentially unchanged from the previous month. The national jobs index stands at 98.76 and has been relatively stable throughout 2019. Hourly earnings have increased 2.53 percent ($0.67) over the past 12 months, remaining slightly ahead of the 2018 average growth rate (2.49 percent).

• Georgia Chamber Partners With U.S. Chamber To Host Small Business Series June 12th

  June 05, 2019

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be partnering to host the Small Business Series on June 12, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason Fine Art and Events in Atlanta.

• SunTrust Doubles Community Investment in Atlanta to $300 Million Over Next Three Years

  June 05, 2019

  SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced that it will invest $100 million a year for the next three years in the Atlanta community. The investment will be made through a range of community and not-for-profit organizations.

• Georgia Power Customers to See Credit on June Bills

  June 05, 2019

  The second of three credits associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will be applied directly to Georgia Power customers’ bills in June. These credits are a result of the reduction in Georgia Power’s federal corporate tax rate from 35% down to 21%.

• Congress Passes Disaster Relief Bill

  June 04, 2019

  Help is on the way. Nearly nine months after farmers in South Georgia were devastated by Hurricane Michael, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $19.1 billion disaster relief bill Monday, sending the measure to President Donald Trump. The legislation was approved 354-58 by Congress.

• 10 Most Expensive Places to Retire in the U.S.

  June 04, 2019

  Retirement might be a financial struggle for many retirees, but there is a segment for whom money is not a problem. To help those who like to dream big, Topretirements.com has developed a list of the 10 most luxurious places to retire. Communities where the hardest task is to choose whether it will be the beach club, marina, golf course, or take the plane out for a flight.

• AT&T Delivering on Commitment to Atlanta’s Westside with #Believe Atlanta

  June 03, 2019

  Efforts to help Westside residents connect to a positive future got a boost as AT&T contributed $250,000 to Westside Works, a long-term neighborhood program focused on creating employment opportunities and job training for Westside community residents.

• Conservative Writer Talks Free Speech at Georgia Public Policy Foundation

  June 03, 2019

  The Georgia Public Policy Foundation hosted longtime National Review writer and free speech expert David French last week. Besides being his writing duties, French is a veteran of the Iraq War and has spent much of his career as an attorney fighting for free speech rights.

• Small Businesses Gain Big Wins from Community Involvement

  May 31, 2019

  Strapped and under-resourced small businesses might have the very most to gain from community involvement. Authentic outreach can be a powerful way to expand the company’s relationship network, raise business awareness and build loyalty among customers and employees. goBeyondProfit’s Corporate Generosity Research Report cites that 71 percent of Georgia’s employed adults prefer to buy products from companies who are generous to the community.

• Invesco to Expand Atlanta Global HQ with 500 Jobs and $70M Investment

  May 31, 2019

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Invesco, one of the world’s leading investment managers, plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs and investing $70 million as part of a major expansion of its business.

• 2021 MLB All-Star Game Awarded to Atlanta & SunTrust Park

  May 31, 2019

  Major League Baseball announced Atlanta as host to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. The annual matchup between the American League and National League’s top athletes will be played at SunTrust Park. This marks the third time Atlanta welcomes the Midsummer Classic, the first since 2000.

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation Releases Study on Healthcare Waivers for Georgia

  May 30, 2019

  The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has long advocated for market-oriented solutions to Georgia’s healthcare challenges. As one way of accomplishing this goal, the Foundation supports the use of a Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Georgia General Assembly has authorized Gov. Brian Kemp to use this tool to pursue more flexibility in how Georgia administers certain aspects of the ACA.

• Atlanta Gas Light to Test Adsorbed Natural Gas Technology for Light-Duty Trucks

  May 30, 2019

  Southern Company Gas subsidiary Atlanta Gas Light announced it will test adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel vehicles with the new integrated fuel storage technology developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. (ANGP).

• Reynolds Lake Oconee to Host Second Annual Reynolds Cup, October 1st-3rd

  May 30, 2019

  The second annual Reynolds Cup presented by National Car Rental, a golf tournament for leaders in business who thrive on the competition and camaraderie that are the spirit of the game, is set for Oct. 1-3 at Reynolds Lake Oconee, the award-winning golf community and destination resort between Atlanta and Augusta.

• Former Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Picked to Lead Mercedes-Benz Stadium Operations

  May 29, 2019

  AMB Sports and Entertainmen has named Dietmar Exler as senior vice president and chief operating officer to oversee Mercedes-Benz Stadium operations, including: fan experience, the award-winning food and beverage program, private events, the MBS tours business, as well as security and retail across the AMBSE portfolio.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Signs Historic Legislation to Close and Reimagine Atlanta City Detention Center

  May 29, 2019

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed legislation authorizing the closure of the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC). With a declining number of inmates housed and increased operating costs, Mayor Bottoms called for the closing of ACDC last year.

• Proposed Legislation Designed to Help Americans Prepare for Retirement

  May 29, 2019

  U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) joined Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut Tuesday and re-introduced bipartisan legislation that he says will help Americans ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings.

• More than 450 Regional Elected Officials and Business Leaders Joined the Council for Quality Growth’s 15th Annual Meet & Greet

  May 28, 2019

  The Council for Quality Growth hosted its 15th Annual Meet & Greet event for more than 450 elected officials, business leaders and policymakers, making it one of the largest annual gatherings of elected officials in the metro Atlanta region.

• Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta Appoints David Kent President and CEO

  May 28, 2019

  Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta has named David Kent president and CEO. Kent succeeds Anne Meisner, who will focus on the national front as chief operating officer, CTCA Hospitals and Clinics.

• Global Payments and TSYS Combine to Form Leading Pure Play Payments Technology Company

  May 28, 2019

  Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and TSYS, a leading global payments provider offering innovative solutions across the issuing, merchant and consumer segments, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.

• Atlanta United Named ‘Sports Team of the Year’ at 2019 Sports Business Awards

  May 24, 2019

  Atlanta United has been named “Sports Team of the Year” at the 2019 Sports Business Awards, presented by SportsBusiness Journal, during a ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square.

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