Features
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Robinson College Faculty Among Most Productive Researchers in University of Texas at Dallas Survey
March 24, 2017
The faculty of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business are among most productive researchers in the world, according to new rankings from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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Atlanta Braves to Host An Evening with Hank Aaron at SunTrust Park March 29th
March 24, 2017
On Wednesday, March 29th, the Atlanta Braves will host An Evening with Hank Aaron in SunTrust Park to celebrate the unveiling of his new statue. The exclusive fundraiser will benefit Aaron's Chasing the Dream Foundation, and the home run king will be on hand to commemorate the occasion. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. and a limited number of tickets are available to the public.
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5 Reasons to Attend The 9th Annual Georgia Logistics Summit
March 20, 2017
It’s Summit season again, and this is going to be the best one yet. Yes, we say that every year, but it just keeps getting better! This year will see the return of Summit staples like an address from Governor Deal, an update on the state of transportation in Georgia, and many other great presentations and discussions on industry best practices.
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Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Names Board of Directors
March 17, 2017
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces that John Reid is the 2017 Chair of its Board of Directors. He has served on the board since 2015. In addition, four new members have been added to the board for five-year terms: Frank Bell, Barbara Bing Pliner, Bryan Rand and Dr. Gregory Vaughn.
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The East Lake Foundation Honors Tom and Ann Cousins at Inaugural Party on the Green Event April 29th
March 15, 2017
The East Lake Foundation will host the inaugural Party on the Green event on April 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic East Lake Golf Club. This signature event will honor the legacy of the East Lake Foundation’s founders Tom and Ann Cousins.
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Grady Gala Celebrates 125th Anniversary, Living Legends March 18th
March 14, 2017
As Grady Health System celebrates the 125th anniversary of its opening in 1892, the annual White Coat Grady Gala will offer attendees the opportunity to celebrate the physicians, patients and patrons who have contributed to the hospital’s storied history.
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Georgia Recognizes Four Companies as Small Business Rock Stars
March 14, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized Georgia’s 2017 “Small Business Rock Stars.” GDEcD and GEDA hosted a luncheon where four Georgia companies were honored for being an outstanding, unique and impactful small business.
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Cristo Rey Atlanta Exceeds $25M Capital Campaign Goal, Raises $30.2M
March 13, 2017
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is pleased to announce completion of their Capital Campaign, Building Futures. Changing Lives. Due to the overwhelming support of foundations, corporations, individual donors and New Markets Tax Credits, Cristo Rey exceeded its original campaign goal by $5.1M and raised a total of $30.2M in just 14 months.
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony a Huge Success
March 10, 2017
On Feb. 25th, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame honored eight highly accomplished athletes during their annual induction ceremony held at the historic Macon City Auditorium. The group included football player Keith Brooking, golfer Laura Coble, tennis coach Manuel Diaz, football and track athlete Willie Gault, basketball player Matt Harpring, football player Garrison Hearst, athletic leader/golf coach Liz Murphey and football player Jeff Saturday.
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Registration Open for Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards Luncheon on March 13th
March 09, 2017
Georgia holds the title as the number one state in the nation in which to do business—a title it has held for four years in a row. And when 98 percent of Georgia companies (employing under 100) are considered small businesses, it makes sense the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) would want to salute these business owners with Georgia Small Business Week taking place March 13-17.
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James M. Cox Foundation Announces $730,000 Grant to Grady Health Foundation
March 09, 2017
The James M. Cox Foundation announced a $730,000 grant that will be used to pilot the Talk With Me Baby program at Grady Health System. Studies show that the fastest brain growth happens during the first three years of life, making it a critical time to introduce language development.
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Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters
March 08, 2017
The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.
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Comcast NBCUniversal Opening Atlanta Startup Accelerator, Entrepreneurs’ Resource Center in 2018
March 07, 2017
Comcast NBCUniversal announced LIFT Labs for Entrepreneurs, a multi-city program that will focus on assisting startups with new innovations in media, entertainment and connectivity. It will be comprised of a variety of programs offered online and in person, including a startup accelerator, entrepreneurs’ resource center, and programs on how to bring their innovations to market.
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Trane & GWCCA Unveil Convention Center Upgrades to Reduce Energy Use
March 06, 2017
Leaders from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority unveiled upgrades to the Atlanta convention center which are expected to cut energy costs and reduce the centers carbon footprint by 39 percent annually, saving more than $2.5 million in the first year alone.
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DeKalb Approves 2017 Budget CEO Addresses Priorities of Water Billing, Blight and Employment
March 03, 2017
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2017 operating budget of $1.3 billion, which funds DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond’s top priorities of water billing, residential and commercial blight and employment.
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PulteGroup Introduces VR Headsets to Expand the Consumer Experience When Shopping for A New Home
March 01, 2017
Virtual reality is no longer just for computer games, as virtual reality headsets are the newest tool to help consumers select a new home from PulteGroup, one of the nation's largest homebuilders.
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CEO of Atlanta CVB: Metro Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Offer Something for Everyone
February 27, 2017
When visitors come to Atlanta, they are typically drawn to our tourism backbone: Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. But residents and visitors alike are discovering the uniqueness of our city through its distinct and vibrant neighborhoods. Everywhere you turn, Atlanta’s neighborhoods reflect our diversity, creativity and obsession with having fun.
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Team Building with Taste Uses Culinary Camaraderie to Unite Business Teams in Atlanta
February 27, 2017
While some team building activities might seem lackluster and others too extreme for some team members, culinary competitions are gaining popularity as a challenging exercise that builds camaraderie and simulates real-world dynamics, yet is more inclusive for all team members.
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Walton Family Foundation to Support Atlanta Public Schools Turnaround Efforts
February 24, 2017
The Walton Family Foundation announced it will invest $2.1 million to support and evaluate the success of Atlanta Public Schools’ Turnaround Strategy. The grants will also help the district launch APS Insights, a first-of-its-kind data dashboard available this summer to share information about school options and quality with Atlanta parents.
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Piedmont to Operate Retail Clinics in Walgreens Stores in Atlanta Area
February 23, 2017
Walgreens and Piedmont Healthcare announced that Piedmont Healthcare will operate and provide all clinical services at 27 retail health clinics located within Walgreens stores across the Atlanta area.
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Georgia Touts Another Year as a Leader in International Trade
February 22, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2016 trade numbers, which reinforce the states position as a front-runner in the global economy and as a leader in international trade.
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Fast Company Names Georgia Tech to List of Most Innovative Companies in Education
February 21, 2017
The 2017 Fast Company World’s Most Innovative Companies list included Georgia Tech in the education sector as the only higher education institution to make the list.
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ICON Residential Closes on Land in West Midtown for a 92-unit Industrial Brownstone Style Townhome Development
February 16, 2017
ICON Residential recently closed on 5.4 acres of land at Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood to make way for The Chelsea Westside, a 92 unit luxury townhome community with units ranging from 1,600 square feet to 2,700 square feet and offering 9 uniquely-designed floorplans.
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Eric Tanenblatt on Uberizing Big Trucks: 18 Wheels Have Never Been So Cool Or Important
February 15, 2017
For the commute-weary driver, autonomous technology represents a sexy splurge, but for fleet operations, full autonomy represents the singular business imperative of the 21st century.
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Bill Gates to Keynote International Rotary Convention in Atlanta
February 14, 2017
Rotary’s 108th annual international convention June 10–14 is expected to attract 40,000 Rotary club members from over 160 countries, and will inject an estimated $52.3 million into Atlanta’s economy. Registrants will engage in workshops and hear from a lineup of world-class speakers, including keynote Bill Gates, co-chair, of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.