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• Emory University President: Investment in Transit Expansion is Critical for Metro Region's Economic Health

  February 24, 2016

  Investing an additional half-penny in public transportation will result in significant benefits for Georgia citizens in the Atlanta metro area and beyond, says President of Emory University James W. Wagner.

• Georgia Business Leaders: Don’t Pass Bill that Could Bruise Georgia’s Brand

  February 22, 2016

  The United States is the world’s greatest experiment in democracy. Americans have shown for more than 200 years that religious pluralism, freedom of speech and respect for diversity can not only coexist with economic prosperity but can also actively aid in its expansion. In time, Georgia became “The State Too Busy to Hate.” It has boomed into the eighth-largest state and is now home to 20 Fortune 500 and 33 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands more job creators, big and small. Georgia Prospers, a coalition of more than 300 businesses dedicated to promoting non-discrimination policies and equal treatment for all, follows in that tradition.

• Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

  February 22, 2016

  It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

• Staymobile Experiences Monumental Growth in 2015

  February 19, 2016

  According to a recent study by Motorola, 50 percent of people have experienced a cracked smartphone screen. With more than 200 billion smartphones in the U.S., the mobile device repair industry continues to see exponential growth. Leading this charge in 2015 was Staymobile, which dominated the industry by more than tripling the number of locations and workforce and expanding its footprint into the Midwest. Additional moves by the company included the relocation of its headquarters as well as new strategic partnerships and leadership.

• Mayor Kasim Reed Outlines New Public Safety Initiatives

  February 17, 2016

  In a media briefing yesterday morning, Mayor Kasim Reed outlined new public safety initiatives for 2016, including his three priorities of addressing repeat offenders, launching the Westside Security Plan and expanding Operation Shield, all in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation.

• Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

  February 11, 2016

  Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.

• City of Atlanta Recognized by the Atlanta Regional Commission for its Commitment to Sustainability

  January 29, 2016

  Mayor Kasim Reed announced that the City of Atlanta was recognized by the Atlanta Regional Commission for leadership in implementing policies and practices which promote sustainability. During the ARC’s January board meeting yesterday, the City of Atlanta was upgraded to a Certified Gold Green Community.

• GMSDC Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Minority Businesses Develop and Grow

  January 27, 2016

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council is celebrating 40 years of advocating on behalf of Georgia’s minority businesses. Serving as the state’s leading small business development and supplier diversity organization, the GMSDC advances business opportunities for its certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises. At their 33rd Spirit of Alliance Awards gala, they named Paul Bowers of Georgia Power Executive of the Year.

• UGA Law Students Gain Valuable Work Experience in the Atlanta Market

  January 22, 2016

  Students at the University of Georgia School of Law can now earn full-time professional experience in the Atlanta market while continuing to work toward a degree from the state’s flagship institution. The Georgia Law Atlanta campus is located at the Terry College of Business Executive Education Center, across from the Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” Draws Over 2,000 Business Leaders to World Congress Center

  January 14, 2016

  An agenda featuring Georgia’s senior government officials—U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Dennis Ralston—drew over 2,000 business and community leaders to the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Tuesday.

• Former State Bank Executives Join James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP

  January 08, 2016

  James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Atlanta and Macon, today announced two significant personnel additions, with Lisa Lane and Dan Speight, both from State Bank and Trust Company, have joined the firm’s banking and financial institutions practice group.

• Will 2016 Usher In “5G” Mobile Internet Technology? AT&T Expert Weighs in

  January 04, 2016

  The year 2015 brought us everything from the "hover board" to widespread use of "wearable" devices and "connected cars." Will 2016 also ring in the already well-publicized and much-buzzed about "5G" mobile Internet speeds? AT&T's Tom Keathley, Senior Vice President, Wireless Network Architecture & Design, breaks down the facts vs myths of 5G, where we are now - and where we still need to go before the new standard of "fast" really takes hold.

• Social Awareness Permeates United Way of Greater Atlanta on Many Levels Year-Round

  December 18, 2015

  Ask Milton J. Little, Jr., President of United Way of Greater Atlanta, what has driven him throughout his entire career and he instinctively responds that it’s a social awareness ingrained in him by his mother: “No matter what career you choose, always make time to help somebody.”

• Troutman Sanders Chairman Robert Webb Retires; Managing Partner Steve Lewis to Lead the Firm

  December 17, 2015

  Troutman Sanders LLP announced today that Bob Webb Jr., who has served as Chairman of the firm since 2006, and prior to that as Managing Partner for 18 years, will retire December 31. Steve Lewis, who has served as Managing Partner since 2011, will lead the firm and assume the strategic responsibilities that Webb oversaw as Chairman.

• UGA Economic Outlook Forecasts Brighter Year Ahead for Nation, State, and Atlanta

  December 14, 2015

  Ben Ayers, Dean of the Terry School of Business of The University of Georgia, and Mark Vitner, Managing Director and Senior Economist for Wells Fargo, each presented a case for improved national, state and local conditions in 2016. The forum for their forecasts was the Georgia Economic Outlook series held in Atlanta on Friday, December 10th, at which Jere W. Morehead, President of the University of Georgia, offered introductory and closing remarks.

• Why Kennesaw State & Stanford Are The Top Two Entrepreneurial Universities

  December 11, 2015

  With more than 80% of MBA students wanting to start their own business or work for a cool start-up, media publications have rushed to rank accredited universities and colleges on which has the best entrepreneurial programs. No doubt, the top ranked schools get some bragging rights, but that’s about it.

• How to Improve Cash Flow; Enhance Productivity and Efficiency

  December 08, 2015

  Managing cash while increasing efficiency and productivity are critical success factors for today’s business managers. State Bank offers a suite of treasury services to help companies of all sizes manage financial transactions securely and efficiently.

• John Stemlar with Sage Offers Advice in Navigating the Atlanta Real Estate Market

  December 07, 2015

  Metro Atlanta CEO talked to John Stemlar, co-founder of Sage Real Estate Advisors, who offered his insight into the Atlanta real estate market and provided advice to prospective homebuyers and sellers. Stemlar, along with his partner, Jeff Muller, established Sage in 2007 to bring fiduciary agency to residential brokerage, and have built a team of professionals with backgrounds in real estate, law, business and consulting.

• Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

  December 04, 2015

  Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

• WellStar to Acquire Five Tenet Hospitals in Atlanta for $661M

  December 02, 2015

  WellStar Health System has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Dallas, Texas-based Tenet Healthcare's five metro Atlanta hospitals. The WellStar Board of Trustees approved the strategic move following the conclusion of the due diligence period. WellStar will expand upon its proven clinical care models and patient safety programs that have resulted in increased quality and improved access to healthcare to new communities.

• Kia Motors, Blue Bird Bus Corp. Executives Steer "Georgia Manufacturing Summit" in New Directions

  November 20, 2015

  Executives of the Blue Bird Bus Corporation and Kia Motors addressed over 300 attendees at the inaugural “Georgia Manufacturing Summit” held recently at the Cobb Galleria Centre, calling for collaborative thinking, as well as intra-state, inter-company commerce among local manufacturers.

• Eric Tanenblatt: Demographics Don’t Make Destiny

  November 18, 2015

  It’s not an especially rough time to be a Republican in Georgia these days. And yet in time the political dynamic may not be so rosy–that is to say, red–in the Peach State if GOP’ers fail to heed and respond to emerging demographic trends.

• 2015 Transportation Summit: Blueprint for Future Projects in Georgia

  November 17, 2015

  Over 700 Georgia engineering, transportation and public policy leaders gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center recently to lay out a blueprint for the state’s future strategic projects and their economic effect.

• AGL Resources CEO John Somerhalder Retiring, Drew Evans to Become CEO in 2016

  November 09, 2015

  AGL Resources today announced that John W. Somerhalder II, the company's chairman and chief executive officer and a member of the AGL Resources board of directors, will retire from his executive and board roles on December 31, 2015. Upon Somerhalder's retirement, AGL Resources veteran Andrew W. (Drew) Evans, 49, will become president and chief executive officer. James A. Rubright, currently lead director of the AGL Resources board of directors, will become non-executive chairman of the board.

• Mayor, Business Leaders Celebrate Official Groundbreaking for NCR World Headquarters in Atlanta

  November 06, 2015

  Mayor Kasim Reed joined NCR Corporation Chairman and CEO Bill Nuti today to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s new world headquarters campus in Midtown Atlanta. Cousins Properties CEO Larry Gellerstedt, Invest Atlanta CEO Craig J. Richard and Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson also attended the ceremony and welcomed NCR to the city.

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