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• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: Connecting Philanthropic Passion with Purpose

  June 14, 2016

  Alicia Philipp, President of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, speaks with fervor when describing the efforts of her organization to function as a metaphorical GPS device that unlocks the philanthropy of donors and directs them to a broad array of needy causes.

• Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions

  June 13, 2016

  There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches ATLeaders, First Council for Young Professionals Under 40

  May 27, 2016

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) today announced the launch of ATLeaders – its first ever council comprised solely of business professionals under 40. The council will focus on providing young leaders with access to the business community, a network of their peers and the ability to create social impact, specifically in the areas of transit and food insecurities. The new committee was introduced last night in front of hundreds of young Atlanta professionals during a kickoff party at Ponce City Market.

• Communicorp: Simply Manage Your Creative Assets Using OnDemand Technologies

  May 25, 2016

  With all of your graphic design elements in place, you may be wondering how to manage these creative assets throughout your entire organization. Well, technology is a great solution to your dilemma. To help you understand the various solutions that come into play and how they work, let’s walk through a real-world scenario.

• AT&T Invests More Than $3.15B Over 3-Year Period to Enhance Local Networks in Atlanta Area

  May 23, 2016

  At AT&T, they have invested more than $3.15 billion in our Atlanta area wireless and wired networks during 2013-2015. These investments drive upgrades to enhance reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also enhance critical services that support public safety and first responders.

• Synovus Launches “Here Matters” Community Outreach Program

  May 19, 2016

  Synovus has introduced Here Matters, the company’s refreshed community outreach program for the 28 locally-branded banks it operates across its five-state footprint. Here Matters will focus Synovus’ and its team members’ outreach efforts on three areas of local community service: education, needs-based opportunities, and health and wellness.

• Georgia 2030: The Chamber's GPS Device to Reach State's Business and Economic Future

  May 16, 2016

  A hundred years ago, the then-newly formed Georgia Chamber of Commerce wisely initiated a road map with the intention of planning the future of business in the Peach State. Today, one year into the second century of the Chamber, President and CEO, Chris Clark and the Chamber Board are instead utilizing modern GPS tracking and other digital tools to explore and research emerging commerce trends, needs and resources for Georgia’s future. This initiative is entitled “Georgia 2030.”

• Atlanta Metro Area Releases New Foreign Investment Strategy to Maximize Region’s Global Potential

  May 04, 2016

  Metro Atlanta announced the release of the Metro Atlanta Foreign Direct Investment Plan, which outlines specific steps local business, civic, and government leaders can take to leverage foreign direct investment to grow global engagement. The release of the plan is integral to metro Atlanta’s participation in the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase.

• Delta Veteran Ed Bastian Takes the Helm

  May 03, 2016

  In 2004, Ed Bastian was facing a tough decision. As Delta’s corporate controller, he found himself at a crossroads between his dedication to the airline and its storied culture and his own disagreement with the company’s strategic direction at a time when the airline industry was struggling for its very survival. He described it as the most pivotal decision in his career.

• Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries

  April 27, 2016

  In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.

• Eclectic Energy Experts Paint Bright Green Future for Georgia's Sustainable Resources

  April 20, 2016

  A diverse panel of experts from solar, electric vehicle, natural gas and biomass industries, among others, participating in the 3rd annual roundtable meeting to discuss Georgia’s future energy needs, suggested a bright picture ahead in renewable resources for the state. Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols emceed the April 12th “Brunch and Learn” session, hosted by Attorney Greg Chafee, Partner for the Energy Group of the Thompson Hine law firm.

• Smith & Howard Partners with Atlanta Public Schools to Promote Careers in Accounting

  April 15, 2016

  Smith & Howard and Smith & Howard Wealth Management recently announced the launch of a new program for Atlanta’s high school students: Smith & Howard's Advancement of Rising Professionals.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.5%

  April 14, 2016

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 5.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 5.4 percent in February. The rate was 6.2 percent in March 2015.

• Georgia State University Redesigns Part-Time MBA for 21st Century Needs

  April 13, 2016

  Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business will introduce this fall a redesigned program for its flagship part-time MBA, including a new curriculum and experiences that emphasize the development of business acumen and data-driven analytical skills to anticipate the needs of consumers, firms and societies, as well as skills needed to interact with others and drive change.

• Salesforce to Host Thousands at Connections 2016 in Atlanta

  April 08, 2016

  Salesforce recently announced Salesforce Connections 2016, the Digital Marketing Event of the Year. Salesforce's 11th annual Connections conference is expected to attract thousands of marketers in person, and a global audience online. Connections will take place May 10-12, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta

• Alzheimer's Association Announces Date & Contestants for "Dancing Stars of Atlanta"

  April 07, 2016

  Philanthropic Atlanta residents will show their moves on the dance floor for one exciting evening to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter. The event, Dancing Stars of Atlanta, will take place on April 30, 2016 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Mirroring the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” this event pairs local business and community leaders with professional dancers to raise money by gaining votes in a one-night gala dance competition.

• College Football Hall of Fame Announces Dennis Adamovich as New CEO

  April 01, 2016

  The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience announces the appointment of Dennis Adamovich as chief executive officer. Adamovich joins the Hall of Fame with more than 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, marketing and digital technologies to develop entertainment and sports promotions and solutions, with high-touch activation across multiple platforms.

• Choate Combines Love for Cars, Philanthropy to Help Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  March 31, 2016

  In 1989, Millard Choate began his construction company as a basement start-up out of his home in north Atlanta. He said that was about the same time he learned that Leann, his daughter Emily’s best friend, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. The girls were in preschool together at the time, and Choate said when he learned of Leann’s diagnosis he didn’t know anything about Cystic Fibrosis.

• Georgia Technology Summit Speakers Envision Innovation on Land, at Sea and in the Air

  March 22, 2016

  At the recent 12th Annual Georgia Technology Summit held in Atlanta by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), three keynote speakers envisioned their respective spheres of influence where future technological innovation will flourish: within the growth of cities (such as Atlanta); in the air (The Weather Company); and, at sea (the U.S. Navy).

• Georgia-Pacific Plans Major Expansion in Downtown Atlanta

  March 18, 2016

  Mayor Kasim Reed and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution to issue up to $150,000,000 in lease purchase revenue bonds to finance major renovations to the Georgia-Pacific building in downtown Atlanta.

• Corporate Atlanta Work-Study Partnerships Help Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Work Well

  March 17, 2016

  A critical reason for the successful mission of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School— The school that works in the heart of Atlanta—has been as a result of the 95 work-study opportunities and the enormous generosity of its 86 partners in corporate Atlanta.

• City of Atlanta Receives Official White House TechHire Designation

  March 10, 2016

  The City of Atlanta announced that it has been designated as a TechHire City by the White House. Atlanta joins 15 more cities nationwide that have committed to creating pathways to better, well-paying tech jobs and meeting urgent employer demand. The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, The Iron Yard, and TechSquare Labs will partner to lead and implement the Atlanta TechHire Initiative.

• Charlie Harper: Transit Support Growing While Funding Still Elusive

  March 09, 2016

  The direct tie of MARTA rail to economic development has transformed the conversation regarding MARTA expansion into one that can be had even in Republican circles. Discussion is relatively easy. Legislation, specifically ones that identify and appropriate sources of funds, are a bit harder.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Reaching New Heights

  March 08, 2016

  The Centers of Innovation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is focused on helping industries and small businesses connect, compete, and grow globally. This is the first in a series of articles focused on the Georgia Department of Economic Development Centers of Innovation, which has six centers located throughout the state: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy Technology, Information Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing.

• KSU Coles College of Business Earns Accolades for 
Innovative Doctor of Business Administration Program

  March 04, 2016

  AACSB International, the global accrediting body and membership association for business schools, has recognized Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business for its innovative Doctor of Business Administration program (DBA).

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