Features
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Innovation Thrives in Tech Square
October 05, 2016
When Georgia Tech opened Technology Square in 2003, one of the guiding principles was to foster a better connection with the business community. Fast forward and evidence of those successful connections can be found in the more than one dozen corporate innovation centers clustered in the area.
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Batson-Cook’s Randy Hall Almost Missed His Rewarding Career in Construction
October 04, 2016
Randy Hall, president and CEO of Batson-Cook Construction and the newly-installed president of Associated General Contractors of Georgia, might have missed the career in construction he enjoys so much today had it not been for Auburn University’s co-op program.
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“Health Connect South 2016” Transports Attendees from Kitty Hawk to a Moonshot to Cure Cancer
September 28, 2016
An audience of nearly 500 academic health researchers, technology experts, and medical and bio-medical professionals heard strategic advice from an unlikely source—National Park Service Ranger, Daniel Shook—the keynote speaker at the third annual Health Connect South event held recently in Atlanta.
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Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-term Partnership
September 22, 2016
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves announced a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a one-of-a-kind Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta. The agreement makes Mizuno the Official Baseball Gear Partner of the Atlanta Braves, reaching beyond on-the-field engagement opportunities with the team and spreading into fan activities and community investments throughout Atlanta and the Southeast.
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SunTrust Bank Commemorates 125th Anniversary
September 20, 2016
This week 125 years ago, the Georgia State Legislature approved the incorporation of the Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank, the earliest Georgia forerunner to what is now SunTrust Banks, Inc..
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Porsche & Delta Private Jets Partner to Redefine Luxury and Deliver a Seamless Travel Solution
September 16, 2016
Two top global luxury brands – Porsche and Delta Private Jets, Inc. – are teaming up to deliver additional high-touch care for customers. Under a new agreement signed this month, Porsche and Delta Private Jets will coordinate their efforts to enhance the experience of customers as they travel the globe.
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South’s Biggest Thought Leaders in Healthcare and Medicine to Gather to Tackle Zika, Cancer Moonshot
September 13, 2016
Health Connect South, a non-profit that connects the top thought leaders and decision makers in healthcare, will host its third annual regional healthcare summit on Sept. 21 at the Georgia Aquarium. The summit will include a focus on how to combat the spread of Zika and the federal government’s new “moonshot” effort to cure cancer.
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Finding Your Calling: An Interview with Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator & 2016 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Speaker
September 08, 2016
Few sports commentators are more respected or well-known than Jim Nantz. From the Super Bowl to the Masters to the NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball, Nantz has covered it all during his more than 30 years at CBS. Next week, Nantz will be a speaker at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus where he will share how perseverance and passion have propelled him to the top of his field.
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GWCCA Names Joe Bocherer as new Chief Commercial Officer
September 07, 2016
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority announces the appointment of Joe Bocherer – an experienced and proven leader within the convention, hospitality and tourism industries – as the organization’s new Chief Commercial Officer.
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Interactive Video: The Key to Real Customer Connections
September 07, 2016
In today’s cluttered media space, research shows that video stands out as one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. However, a perfect, polished video alone doesn’t automatically generate leads or sales.
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Home Chef to Create More Than 1,200 Jobs in DeKalb County
September 01, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday that Home Chef, a meal kit delivery service, will create more than 1,200 jobs and invest $3.35 million in a new DeKalb County facility by 2020.
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ExxonMobil & Georgia Tech Innovation Could Lead to Significant Cuts in Chemical Manufacturing Energy Use and Emissions
August 19, 2016
Scientists from ExxonMobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a potentially revolutionary new technology that could significantly reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with manufacturing plastics. Results of the research were published in the peer-reviewed journal Science.
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Atlanta’s Convention Corridor to Undergo Redefining Series of Transformations
August 15, 2016
Atlanta’s convention and tourism corridor is undergoing a major transformation as part of Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s 2020 Vision strategic plan. Before the end of the decade, the heart of Atlanta’s convention district will see a series of new additions, expansions and renovations to GWCCA’s campus that will revolutionize the way meetings do business in Atlanta.
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Today’s “Girls Who Code”— Tomorrow’s Women Who Could Make a Difference
August 11, 2016
This summer marked the first time “Girls Who Code” became available for young women in the Atlanta metro area. Eighty students participated in the free, seven-week immersion course held locally at AT&T, Accenture, and General Electric. At the recent graduation ceremony, the students created tabletop displays that reflected the training and their applied achievements completed during the final week of the session.
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Governor Deal Recognizes Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: Issues Third Annual “Buy from Georgia” Proclamation
August 09, 2016
Governor Nathan Deal, surrounded on the state Capitol steps by dozens of members of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), recently issued the third annual “Buy from Georgia” proclamation.
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Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography
August 04, 2016
Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.
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15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely
August 02, 2016
When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.
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Georgia Oak Partners Focuses on Local Companies
July 27, 2016
With a new website and growing enthusiasm, it may look like Georgia Oak Partners is launching a rebranding campaign, but Michael Lonergan, managing partner of Georgia Oak Partners, said that’s not the case. “In layman’s terms, we are refocusing on our investment pieces around Georgia. … What we have tried to do is critical to us, because we are really the only investment firm that focuses on our state.”
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SunTrust Banks' Profit and Revenue Rise in Latest Quarter
July 25, 2016
SunTrust Banks, Inc. reported net income available to common shareholders of $475 million, or $0.94 per average common diluted share. This quarter was favorably impacted by $0.05 per share of discrete benefits. "Our performance this quarter is further indication of our ability to deliver on our commitments," said William H. Rogers, Jr., chairman and CEO of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
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GSU Robinson College of Business Introduces Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute
July 20, 2016
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute, a new academic unit in Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, brings together new and established entrepreneurship and innovation courses and experiences in the college and expands accessibility to these offerings to students across the university.
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University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program
July 20, 2016
To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.
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Braves and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Bring Sports Expo to Atlanta
July 18, 2016
The Atlanta Braves have partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the first ever Hiring Our Heroes sports expo in Atlanta this summer. Hiring Our Heroes is a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation which helps military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment in a 21st century workforce.
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Grady Health System Named 2016 Most Wired for Fifth Consecutive Year
July 11, 2016
Technology is improving the efficiency of care delivery and creating a new dynamic in patient interactions, according to results of the 18thAnnual Health Care's Most Wired survey, released recently by the American Hospital Association's Health Forum.
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Where Should Americans Not Travel for Business Right Now?
July 07, 2016
American small business owners who travel abroad need to stay updated on all the latest news developments about no travel zones for U.S. citizens. Sadly, terrorism, political unrest and disease exists in just about every corner of the globe and, as an American, it’s prudent to be aware of the latest travel guidelines and restrictions. The U.S. State Department regularly issues and updates its travel restrictions for travelers.
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Georgia Tech Meets Big Data Challenges by Uniting Under New Institute
July 06, 2016
The Georgia Institute of Technology is tackling the challenges of big data by creating the new Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS). The new Interdisciplinary Research Institute (IRI) will unite researchers across Georgia Tech, foster important partnerships with industry, and play a key role in building the community of the recently announced Coda building in Technology Square.