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Crawford & Company Launches Global Client Development Division
January 20, 2015
Crawford & Company announces the consolidation of its Global Client & Business Development (GCBD) and Global Markets (GM) groups into Global Client Development (GCD). Global Client Development will be led by Emanuel Lauria, chief client officer and executive vice president.
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Georgia Tech Takes Next Step Forward to Expand Presence in Atlanta's Technology Square
January 19, 2015
The Georgia Institute of Technology has taken another step to reinforce its commitment to support and enhance the Institute's innovation ecosystem and economic development role in Midtown Atlanta's Technology Square. The Institute, advised by Cushman & Wakefield, issued a request for qualification for private developers interested in the expansion of Technology Square.
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3 Points to Getting Online With Your Business
January 16, 2015
When you first think of getting online with your business, what comes to mind? Probably a website. Luckily today there are several ways to have an “online presence” for your business. Not all of them involve a website. In fact, social media and ecommerce platforms can serve as stand-ins for a website until you are ready. Here are some things to consider.
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Atlanta-Based First Advantage Expands Global Operations with New Dubai Office
January 15, 2015
First Advantage, a Symphony Technology Group company and the leading global provider of background screening analytics and identity solutions, today announced the expansion of its business into the United Arab Emirates.
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Georgia Chamber “Eggs & Issues” - Education, Transportation Initiatives Key to Georgia Maintaining Competitive Edge, Top Business Ranking
January 14, 2015
The state’s top three executives--Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston--stayed on message and virtually read from the same page at the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” held yesterday at the Georgia World Congress Center. An attendance of nearly 2,000 executives, business owners, elected officials and Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the organization’s 100th anniversary while warmly welcoming the pro-business remarks of the state’s leadership.
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Hans Gant Joins Batson-Cook as VP of Business Development
January 13, 2015
Batson-Cook Construction has recently hired Hans Gant as Vice President of Business Development – Manufacturing and Industrial. A veteran economic developer with vast senior-level experience, Gant will work with existing clients and new businesses to determine partnership possibilities and business opportunities throughout the state and southeast region.
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Spending Money on Social Media: What is Worth it?
January 12, 2015
When it comes to finances, business owners are always talking about paid search and SEO and all of the various costs that go along with both. However, as your business begins to grow, you’ll find that looking at your online marketing in even smaller sections is a great way to keep your finances in order. This brings up social media.
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Don’t Expect To Sell Your Business To Fund That Golden Retirement
January 09, 2015
Business owners who are expecting to sell their companies to fund their golden retirement years may be in for a surprise. They simply may not be able to sell their businesses when they want to, or get the amount they want from the sales.
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Georgia’s Global Gateway Staged to Grow in 2015
January 08, 2015
Curtis Foltz, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority, looks forward to another year of record growth in 2015, which is slated to ring in with the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project and a continued focus on efficiency.
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Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Move of Corporate Headquarters to Atlanta
January 07, 2015
Mercedes-Benz USA has announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia, in a move designed to better serve its growing customer base and strengthen the company's position for long-term, sustainable growth.
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Is Your Business Ready to Rock and Roll in the New Year?
January 05, 2015
Let’s say your business has been chugging right along for several years now. You formed an LLC or incorporated in order to establish a solid legal foundation for your company. But what loose ends do you still need to tie up as you move into the new year?
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Atlanta Among First Cities with AT&T's New High-Speed Internet Service for Businesses
December 19, 2014
AT&T is now offering Atlanta businesses a new U-verse High-Speed Internet service. AT&T Business Fiber provides upload and download speeds up to 300 megabits per second with future plans to reach up to 1 gigabit per second. This no-contract service supports business critical applications such as video conferencing, working in the cloud and disaster recovery.
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Small Business Loans Bounce Back in November
December 18, 2014
Big bank lending to small businesses rebounded in November and resumed a positive trend that has lasted much of the year. This latest data from Biz2Credit’s Small Business Lending Index should be good news to any small business owner seeking more capital to expand or diversify their operations.
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Columbus-Based Piper App Developers Connecting Communities with iBeacon Technology
December 17, 2014
Piper CEO Robert Hanczor and COO Wesley Ker-Fox discuss living in the moment with iBeacon technology and how a single app has the capability to connect and engage entire communities.
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Last Minute Corporate Gift Ideas for When Time is Running Out
December 16, 2014
No one has to tell you that your business relationships are important. Saying thank you and showing your appreciation creates a good rapport with your colleagues, partners, and clients. One of the best ways to do this is with thoughtful and timely gifts. But often in the busy business world it’s not possible to spend a great deal of time picking the perfect gift for every person you work with.
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Tis the Season for Strategic Giving
December 15, 2014
With the holidays just around the corner many are focused on giving back, especially in Atlanta, the fourth most charitable large metro in the United States. Forty-three percent of wealthy donors said that they make more charitable contributions during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year, according to the recent Bank of America Study on High Net Worth Philanthropy.
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Childress Klein Properties Exec Gives Tip of the Cap to New Neighbors in Cobb County CCID: The Atlanta Braves
December 12, 2014
Cobb County commercial real estate executive, Connie Engel, just may be the Atlanta Braves’ most ardent fan. In addition to her Braves baseball cap, she sports two other hats: Partner at Childress Klein, the Atlanta Galleria Office Park’s property management group; and Board Member for the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID). Engel relates that these two integral entities are very excited to welcome, support and partner with the $1 billion investment of their new neighbor, the Braves’ SunTrust Park and its adjoining, pedestrian-friendly urban development.
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NRG eVgo Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Atlanta
December 10, 2014
NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., is expanding its comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure designed to support EV drivers whenever and wherever they choose to charge – at single family or apartment residences, at work, on the road, or even at the airport to the Atlanta metro area. The new network will give Atlanta EV drivers unprecedented access to cutting-edge fast charging technology and bring much-needed EV infrastructure to the region.
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Georgia Economic Outlook Series Opens Dec. 12 in Atlanta
December 09, 2014
The 2015 Georgia Economic Outlook, hosted by the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, will take place Dec. 12 at noon at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta.
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Georgia Chamber Task Force Focused on Growing Film, Digital Industries
December 05, 2014
The Georgia Chamber’s Creative and Digital Industries Initiative shared a number of recommendations for updates to the state’s existing entertainment tax credits with the Georgia House Study Committee on Georgia-Based Film and Post Production during its meeting Thursday at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Lower Earnings are Driving Down the Number of Entrepreneurs
December 03, 2014
Economic theory predicts that fewer people will go into and stay in business for themselves if running one’s own company becomes less lucrative than it used to be. That’s precisely what has happened over the past six years.
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Worldpay to Relocate US Headquarters, 1,200 Jobs to Downtown
December 02, 2014
Mayor Kasim Reed has announced that Worldpay – one of the world’s leading payments technology companies – will relocate its U.S. Headquarters into the City of Atlanta.
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Mayor Kasim Reed Names President and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Atlanta
November 21, 2014
Mayor Kasim Reed has named Craig J. Richard as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Atlanta, the economic development authority for the City of Atlanta. Richard has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Greater Louisville Inc., where he developed their strategic plan, and coordinated 32 projects that created 3,854 jobs and $571 million in capital investment.
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Columbus-Based Piper App Developers Connecting Communities with iBeacon Technology
November 20, 2014
Piper CEO Robert Hanczor and COO Wesley Ker-Fox discuss living in the moment with iBeacon technology and how a single app has the capability to connect and engage entire communities.
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Facebook at Work Could Rival LinkedIn, Google Drive
November 20, 2014
Unless you’re updating the company page, using Facebook at work is frowned upon generally. But a new report suggests that Facebook is planning to invade the workplace with the intent of getting actual work done, not frittering away your day. The purported Facebook at Work would seek to challenge competition in the social media and cloud collaboration markets.