Features
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Frank Facts and Figures for Future Franchisees
December 18, 2017
If interested in becoming a franchisee, the best next step may be to contact a franchise consultant, such as Leslie Kuban of FranNet. On top of several personal, intangible, key decisions and issues a potential franchise owner has to make, Kuban maintains a consultant can be an invaluable resource in conjunction with CPAs, attorneys, bankers and others who refer interested franchising parties to her.
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UGA Experts Predict Another Good Year for Georgia’s Economy; Growth to Outpace the Nation
December 15, 2017
Georgia’s economy will match its performance last year, propelled by economic development projects, solid population growth and a housing recovery, according to the economic forecast from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.
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Assurant to Create 335 Jobs in Gwinnett County
December 14, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Assurant, Inc., a global leader in risk management solutions, will create 335 new jobs and invest $2.2 million in a technical support center in Duluth. “Georgia’s top-ranked economic environment and skilled workforce continue to attract industry leaders like Assurant,” said Deal. “Assurant recognizes the benefits of operating in the No. 1 state for business and will build upon Georgia’s strategic resources to grow in all areas of technological innovation.
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Emory Healthcare Provided $73.5M in Charity Care in FY 2016-2017
December 12, 2017
In fiscal year 2017, Emory Healthcare provided $73.5 million in charity care, which includes care for patients with no health insurance, not even Medicare or Medicaid, and no resources of their own. Over this same time, Emory medical faculty also provided $24.6 million in unreimbursed care at Grady Memorial Hospital.
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Chuck McMullen and Amy Odom Lead New Atlanta Office of Parker Poe Consulting
December 12, 2017
Parker Poe Consulting, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, is strengthening its position as a leading Southeastern government relations resource through the addition of experienced lobbyists Chuck McMullen and Amy Odom.
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New Economic Impact Study Shows SCAD Generates $600M for the State of Georgia
December 11, 2017
The Savannah College of Art and Design announced the results of a new economic development and impact study, detailing the university's tremendous positive influence on the communities and economies of Savannah, Atlanta, and the state of Georgia. Conducted over the course of six months by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors, the report confirms SCAD's transformative contributions to Georgia through education, cultural enrichment, jobs, public safety, and urban renewal during fiscal year 2017.
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Synovus Brings in More Than $74,000 for Action Ministries’ Hunger Relief Programs
December 07, 2017
This fall, Synovus raised over $74,000 in its annual campaigns in support of Action Ministries’ hunger relief programs. The donations will provide both Feed the Hungry Food Boxes and Superpacks. The Synovus Atlanta’s Feed the Hungry / What’s In the Box campaign will provide 11,688 boxes of food — more than 233,760 meals — for families in Synovus Atlanta’s service area.
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Apply These 5 Techniques to Help Employees Return to Work After a Medical Absence
December 07, 2017
When a worker gets hurt or sick and misses a substantial amount of time, it can be hard for you as a business owner to know what to do. The situation can become even more challenging when it’s time for the employee to return to work after a medical absence. If you don’t have a plan for dealing with people’s return as well as their absence, this could become a major distraction.
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Eric Tanenblatt: These Georgia Businesses Are Changing How We View Social Responsibility
December 06, 2017
The spirit of consumption that envelops our nation each year in the days that follow Thanksgiving was punctuated this year by something remarkable, something pointedly not about self-indulgence or flashy gadgets: a “global day of giving” that encouraged and celebrated altruism. The occasion, dubbed “Giving Tuesday” in the mode of our year-end shopping calendar, was said to have raised in excess of $200 million, a significant increase from years prior.
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Corporate Travel Community Ranks Delta No.1 U.S. Airline for Historic 7th Consecutive Year
December 05, 2017
Delta Air Lines earned the top overall score for an unprecedented seventh consecutive year in the Business Travel News Airline Survey, sweeping all ten categories and improving on the scores achieved in 2016.
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AT&T Launches Fixed Wireless Internet in Georgia to Enhance Connectivity in Rural and Underserved Areas
November 29, 2017
AT&T Fixed Wireless Internet is now available in rural and under served locations in parts of 44 counties in Georgia. In May 2017, AT&T launched Fixed Wireless Internet, an innovative service that delivers an internet connection with download speeds of at least 10Mbps to homes and small businesses. With Fixed Wireless Internet, customers can download, surf and stream their favorite movies or television shows
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Governor Announces $35M for Cybersecurity Center Expansion in Augusta
November 28, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal announced $35 million in funding for an expansion of the Hull McKnight Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta. The second facility will serve as an incubator hub for technology startups as well as a training space for the state’s cybersecurity initiatives and workforce development programs.
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Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has Granted $60.8M to Atlanta Nonprofits Year-to-date
November 27, 2017
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces $60.8 million in grants to nonprofits year-to-date. Of that, $2.4 million in competitive grants have been awarded to 38 nonprofit organizations in the Foundation’s most recent competitive grant cycle.
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Georgia Banks’ Earnings up 15% in Third Quarter
November 27, 2017
Georgia’s 178 FDIC-insured financial institutions earned $889.3 million during the third quarter of this year, up 15.2 percent over the same period in 2016. For the first nine months of the year, cumulative earnings were $2.5 billion, increasing by 10.3 percent over the same nine-month period in 2016.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces Big Bets for 2018, Launches New Platform to Attract Next Gen Talent
November 17, 2017
More than 2,000 leaders gathered on the field of Mercedes-Benz Stadium to hear the Metro Atlanta Chamber share priorities for driving the region’s economy and attracting talent in 2018 and beyond. While MAC will continue its strategic pillars, grow, advocate and promote, the organization announced big bets for 2018 – reinventing its approach to economic development, accelerating education efforts and lending support to improve economic mobility.
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Unveils North Druid Hills Campus Plans
November 17, 2017
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta unveiled the proposed master plan for its new North Druid Hills Campus, which includes a replacement hospital, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, support buildings and more than 20 acres of greenspace and miles of walking trails and paths on site. The plans were shared with neighbors and community members in a meeting at the Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center.
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The UPS Store Steps Up to Help Small Businesses Close the Deal on Small Business Saturday
November 17, 2017
Small Business Saturday is like the big game for many independent businesses, with millions of shoppers expected to shop small on Saturday, November 25th. But business owners won’t win the day simply by opening – they need to close deals by turning browsers into buyers.
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Economic Developer Training at UGA Gives Georgia Advantage in Attracting New Industry
November 17, 2017
It didn't take long for Larry Brooks to connect the dots during one of his Georgia Certified Economic Developer classes. Brooks, executive director of the Walker County Development Authority, already was looking for a site to locate a new industry when he attended a financing course offered by the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government. In the class he learned he could use money from a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax to purchase land and develop it.
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Georgia State Economist: Rebuild From Hurricane Season Expected to Boost 4Q Economy
November 16, 2017
Despite doom and gloom estimates due to an unusually active hurricane season, third quarter gross domestic product growth came in at 3.0 percent, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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University System of Georgia Board of Regents Elects New Officers
November 16, 2017
The Board of Regents, the 19-member governing body for the University System of Georgia, elected Regent James M. Hull to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Don L. Waters to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.
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Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Weekend Delivers $62.5M in Economic Impact for Atlanta
November 15, 2017
The 2017 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games featuring Florida State vs. Alabama and Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee combined to drive $62.5 million in economic impact and generate $5.1 million in direct state and local tax revenue within metro Atlanta.
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Seven Things to Know about Delta’s Big Goodbye to Iconic 747
November 15, 2017
Delta employees, customers and aviation enthusiasts have been eagerly flying the airline’s remaining Boeing 747-400s since Delta said in 2014 that it would retire the Queen of the Skies at the end of 2017.
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How Does the FinTech Capital of the World Stay Ahead of Other Cities? By Leveraging Partnerships and Creating New Ones
November 14, 2017
As financial technology and financial services leaders travel to Las Vegas for Money20/20, the world’s largest payments and financial services innovation event, the Atlanta region is tapping partnerships to stay on top. Metro Atlanta’s role in helping to create the payments industry and being home to more than 60 percent of the nation’s FinTech companies – including First Data, NCR, Worldpay and Global Payments – established the region as the World FinTech Capital.
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Emory Board of Trustees Elects New Chair
November 13, 2017
Emory University Board of Trustees has elected business executive Robert C. Goddard III to serve as its new chair. The resolution passed at the full board’s annual meeting, held at Emory on Nov. 10th.
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Senator David Perdue: Keeping Our Promise To Veterans
November 10, 2017
We honor our veterans and their families for their sacrifices and unwavering dedication to our country. Our troops who wear the uniform represent the best, and I mean the very best, our country has to offer. It is because of their service that we enjoy the freedom that comes with being an American.