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• Albany State, South Carolina State, & Paine College Named Home Depot Retool Your School Winners

  April 12, 2024

  The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration.

• Emory Goizueta Real Estate Conference Set to Shape the Future of Real Estate

  April 11, 2024

  Emory University Goizueta Business School today announces its third annual Real Estate Conference is set for May 2nd, 2024 at the St. Regis in Atlanta. The half-day conference brings together developers, investors, and other commercial real estate professionals to hear experts discuss the industry’s most relevant and pressing topics.

• Georgia Exporters Thrive in the Global Marketplace

  April 11, 2024

  In the ever-evolving landscape of business, challenges are par for the course. Yet, Georgia’s industries continue to rise up, exceeding expectations year after year.

• Georgia Chamber Affiliate Hosts Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneurship X-Perience State Competition

  April 11, 2024

  On Friday, April 12th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s newest affiliate, the Georgia Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial X-Perience (FLEX), will hold its second annual state finals competition at the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy.

• The H.J. Russell Family Named 35th Recipient of Council for Quality Growth’s Annual Four Pillar Award

  April 10, 2024

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor the H.J. Russell family on the 35th anniversary of the Four Pillar Tribute. Over its history, the prestigious Four Pillar Tribute has recognized outstanding individuals that have demonstrated great leadership while contributing to the high quality of life we have in metro Atlanta and Georgia.

• Wellspring Living Celebrates 20 Years of Transformational Impact at Wellspring Treasures Peachtree City

  April 10, 2024

  Wellspring Living is proud to mark the 20th anniversary of the Wellspring Treasures retail stores. The anniversary will be marked by a special celebration event at the Peachtree City store on Saturday, April 13th.

• Corporations Consistently Choose Georgia – Here’s Why

  April 10, 2024

  From FORTUNE 500's like Aflac and UPS to industry leaders like Aurubis and Porsche, companies across diverse sectors are recognizing the benefits of establishing their presence in Georgia.

• Piedmont & Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Extend Contract

  April 09, 2024

  Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a new multi-year agreement that was effective April 1, 2024, that extends the partnership providing access to quality care for the more than 400,000 members they mutually serve.

• U.S. Soccer Breaks Ground on the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center

  April 09, 2024

  The U.S. Soccer Federation broke ground on its first-ever National Training Center (NTC) and Headquarters today, unveiling the new facility as the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.

• Longtime Georgia Bankers CEO Joe Brannen Announces Retirement

  April 09, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Brannen will retire on July 15, 2024, the 44th anniversary of his joining the association.

• Tripp Cofield Named Georgia Bankers Association Leader

  April 09, 2024

  Tripp Cofield has been elected by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) Board of Directors as the association's incoming President and CEO when the longtime current leader, Joe Brannen, retires on July 15, 2024.

• Cumberland Community Improvement District Unveils Booming Economic Numbers

  April 08, 2024

  At the 2024 Cumberland Community Meeting, in partnership with One Cumberland, local leaders and stakeholders gathered to discuss the district’s substantial economic contributions and unveiled new initiatives aimed at fostering community development and environmental stewardship.

• Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize Goes to New Creation Soda Works

  April 08, 2024

  New Creation Soda Works won the grand prize at the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest for their product, PECHES Georgia Peach Soda.

• CP Group Rebrands Downtown Atlanta’s Former CNN Center to ‘The Center,’ Launches Office & Retail Leasing

  April 05, 2024

  CP Group announced the repositioning of the renowned 1.2 million-square-foot CNN Center, which is now available for office and retail leasing. Rebranded as "The Center," the mixed-use development is set to become a hub of world-class retail, dining, content creation, and entertainment at the core of downtown Atlanta’s entertainment district.

• PrizePicks Announces 33,000-square-foot Headquarters in Atlanta

  April 05, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operators in North America, will locate its new 33,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta. The company will invest $25 million in the new headquarters and expand its workforce by 1,000 new jobs over the next seven years.

• Georgia’s Business Community Celebrates Legislative Wins During 2024 Session

  April 05, 2024

  The Georgia General Assembly completed the 2024 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, passing several pieces of key legislation that bolster our state’s economy and further solidify Georgia’s designation as the ‘No.1 place for business.’

• SHRM-Atlanta Prepares to Host 700 Business Leaders Downtown

  April 04, 2024

  SHRM-Atlanta’s annual SOAHR conference, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will be held for the first time downtown at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. This two-day event, April 17-18, which is geared toward HR professionals and business leaders alike, offers dozens of education sessions and a resource partner showcase.

• Federal Transit Administration Announces Campbellton Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Grant

  April 04, 2024

  The Federal Transit Administration announced the award of a $750,000 grant to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to advance efforts in partnership with the City of Atlanta to prepare for equitable redevelopment in historically underserved communities along the future MARTA Rapid Campbellton line.

• The Fox Theatre Rolls Out a Spring Lineup Worthy of Atlanta's Buzz

  April 04, 2024

  This spring, the Fox Theatre is set to showcase why Southern Living named it “the Best Music Venue in Georgia” this year with an exhilarating lineup of legendary rock performances by The Black Crowes, dazzling Broadway productions and stand-up comedy powerhouses Theo Von, Kountry Wayne, Andrew Schulz, Tom Segura and Hasan Minhaj.

• Three Georgia Cities Receive International Recognition

  April 04, 2024

  Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards.

• City of Atlanta Recognized as Best City to Start a Business

  April 03, 2024

  The City of Atlanta has been named as the top city to start a business in 2024 by Home Bay and recognized in Black Enterprise Magazine. Cited for low operating costs, a large talent pool and a strong community of Black entrepreneurs, the latest acknowledgement comes after Atlanta metro area captured the best place to start your own business in 2023 by LinkedIn.

• TOUR Championship Announces Record $6.96M Donation from 2023 Tournament

  April 03, 2024

  TOUR Championship officials announced a record $6.96 million charitable donation from the 2023 tournament, up from $5.5 million in 2022.

• 30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year

  April 03, 2024

  During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.

• Tommy Nobis Center to Host 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon At Georgia Aquarium May 3rd

  April 02, 2024

  Tommy Nobis Center , a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will host its 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon on Friday, May 3rd at the Georgia Aquarium.

• MomoCon 2024 Will Bring 50,000 Attendees to Atlanta for Weekend of Cosplay, Animation, Gaming, and Music!

  April 01, 2024

  MomoCon is one of the fastest growing “all ages” conventions in the country. In 2024, 50,000 guests are anticipated, topping the 48,000 attendees who converged on the Georgia World Congress Center in 2023.

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