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• 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).

• 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.

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