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• Georgia State University Gets $8.9M Grant From U.S. Department of Education

  September 23, 2015

  The U.S. Department of Education on Monday awarded Georgia State University, in partnership with the University Innovation Alliance, a grant of $8.9 million as part of the department’s First in the World program to drive innovation and keep higher education within reach for all Americans.

• Collaborative Global Solutions for Ebola, Cancer, Future Health Innovation Discussed at Health Connect South

  September 22, 2015

  The second annual Health Connect South conference lived up to its name recently as leading medical and biomedical experts, academic researchers and future health leaders met in Atlanta to seek collaborative solutions to global and endemic diseases such as Ebola and cancer, and to develop innovations in health IT and beyond.

• Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries

  September 17, 2015

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.

• Cobb Chamber Names Terry DeWitt as its 2016 Chairman & KSU President as its 2017 Chairman

  September 15, 2015

  Yesterday, the Cobb Chamber named Terry DeWitt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Landmark Bank, as its 2016 Chairman of the Board and Dr. Daniel Papp, President of Kennesaw State University, as the 2017 Chairman of the Board.

• 500 Health Leaders Gather for Health Connect South 2015

  September 14, 2015

  Health Connect South, a non-profit organization serving the health community as a sustainable platform for regional health collaborations, will convene top innovators, decision makers and leaders from throughout the Southeast to speak at its second annual health leadership event on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at the Georgia Aquarium.

• Metro Atlanta to Add 2.5 Million People, Reach 8 Million Mark by 2040

  September 11, 2015

  The Atlanta region is expected to add 2.5 million people and 1.5 million jobs during the next 25 years, according to long-range population and employment forecasts issued by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).

• Atlanta’s Top Firms Draft Cristo Rey Atlanta Students for Work-Study Program

  September 08, 2015

  A Who’s Who of 72 Atlanta-based companies, including Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, Emory Healthcare, Alton & Bird LLP, Delta Airlines, First Data and several other top-tier firms, recently participated in the Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, second annual “Draft Day.” All 278 ninth and tenth grade students will be involved in a work-study program with these companies throughout the school year.

• Northside Hospital, Gwinnett Medical Center Announce Plans to Combine Operations

  September 03, 2015

  Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Medical Center announced yesterday that they have approved a non-binding letter of intent to begin exclusive discussions to combine their operations.

• U-verse with AT&T GigaPower Launches in Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Milton and Woodstock

  September 01, 2015

  AT&T is expanding the availability of U-verse with AT&T GigaPower to residential and small business customers in Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Milton and Woodstock.

• Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture

  August 27, 2015

  More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.

• Business Delegation Visits Gwinnett-Based LifeArt Cabinetry HQ in China

  August 26, 2015

  A Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development-led delegation visited the headquarters of Chinese cabinet manufacturer, LifeArt Cabinetry in Fuzhou, China. The delegation is on a twelve-day business mission trip to explore trade and export opportunities, recruit direct foreign investment and build relationships in the region.

• How Augmented Reality Can Heat Up Summer Marketing Campaigns

  August 25, 2015

  With interactive solutions constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that marketing leaders are constantly looking for new ways to use technology and stay abreast of the latest digital trends that consumers now crave. One interactive tool gaining a lot of popularity is augmented reality (AR), with more than 1.4 billion downloads of mobile AR applications expected by the end of this year alone. AR transforms static displays, point-of-purchase materials, print ads or marketing collateral into real-word environments.

• Southern Company to Acquire AGL Resources for $12B, Creating Leading U.S. Electric and Gas Utility

  August 24, 2015

  Southern Company and AGL Resources today announced that the boards of directors of both companies have approved a definitive merger agreement to create America's leading U.S. electric and gas utility company. Pursuant to the agreement, AGL Resources will become a new wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company in a transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $12 billion, including a total equity value of approximately $8 billion.

• Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau: Why are Companies Choosing Georgia?

  August 20, 2015

  Continuing our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau talks about what makes Georgia stand out for companies who are looking to relocate or expand.

• Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel GM Tarson—No Reservations About Taking Helm at Downtown Atlanta Landmark

  August 18, 2015

  Ron Tarson, General Manager of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, proudly admits he’s been around the block a few times in the hospitality business, from Colorado to St. Louis, then onward to Toronto and Boston. From his perch at the tallest hotel in the Southeast, what really excites him is what he sees happening around his block today: the vibrancy of downtown Atlanta.

• Cliff Oxford: How a Great Business Can Go Out of Business - How Owners Beg for a Bad Exit

  August 13, 2015

  All us entrepreneurs know not every business is going to survive. But when a business that appears to be roaring with success shutters, it’s startling. Customers are always left confused and thinking, “what happened? How did a great business go away?” I felt the same way and was taken aback when I first heard about the legendary Harold’s Barbecue in South Atlanta was closing for good.

• PGi CEO Boland T. Jones Shares His Entrepreneurial Insights

  August 11, 2015

  Boland T. Jones shares his entrepreneurial insights on how PGi (Premiere Global Services, Inc.) has expanded into the world’s largest dedicated provider of collaboration software and services. Jones, who serves as PGi’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, supports a visionary leadership approach.

• 7 Surprising Ways Atlanta Competes With Silicon Valley

  August 10, 2015

  When it comes to deciding where to build and scale your startup, most cities look like an underdog next to Silicon Valley. But then there's Atlanta. I moved to this city 13 years ago, expecting I’d be here for my four-year college career, then transplant to a larger market. Instead, I discovered that Atlanta was the perfect place to grow personally and professionally, to collaborate on projects and, yes, to launch a business.

• 5 Killer Tips to Keep Your Small Business WiFi Up and Running

  August 07, 2015

• How to Ensure Career Opportunities for Employees

  August 07, 2015

  If HR professionals aren’t focusing on company wide career development programs in 2015, a new study show they’ll regret it in 2016. Recent research (PDF) conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that career advancement opportunities were highly important to nearly half of everyone who was surveyed.

• Verizon Wireless Responding to Georgia’s Marketplace

  August 06, 2015

  Jonathan LeCompte, president of the Georgia/Alabama Region for Verizon Wireless, has been with Verizon and its legacy companies for over 20 years, starting out in the organization as a customer service representative. Not only have his responsibilities expanded and changed over the last two decades, but so has the wireless industry.

• Atlanta United FC Selects DeKalb County for Training Facility

  August 05, 2015

  DeKalb Interim CEO Lee May and members of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with Atlanta United and Decide DeKalb, officially confirm that DeKalb County has been selected as the location for the new Atlanta United headquarters and training facility.

• Atlanta Area Employers to Hear State Officials Discuss Workforce Issue

  August 04, 2015

  Employers in Atlanta area will soon have the opportunity to learn how to better understand and conquer compliance challenges in the workplace. The Atlanta Employer Committee and the Georgia Department of Labor are co-sponsoring an employer business summit and networking event entitled Employers In The Know. It will be held next Wednesday, August 12th.

• Atlanta's HA&W, LLP Announces Opening of New York City Office

  July 30, 2015

  HA&W, LLP, announced it has opened an office in New York City. The office will initially focus on merger and acquisition due diligence, structuring and information risk management and assurance services. This marks HA&W’s first office expansion in its 63-year history.

• How Business and Personal Credit Cards Are Different

  July 30, 2015

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