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• Georgia Named the Best State for Business Growth, According to New Research

  August 23, 2023

  New research has revealed the best states for business growth, with Georgia taking the top spot. Business consulting firm Venture Smarter analyzed data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover the business growth rate in each state based on the number of establishments in December 2021 compared to December 2022.

• Experience Japan Like Never Before at JapanFest Atlanta

  August 22, 2023

  Come to JapanFest Atlanta, held September 16th Sat. and 17th Sun. at Gas South Convention Center, Duluth, GA. The theme of this year’s JapanFest is "Experience Japan," and it’s all about letting visitors become immersed in the traditions, natural beauty, and pop culture of Japan.

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium Revealed to Be the Cheapest Stadium for Food and Drink

  August 21, 2023

  Being an NFL fan isn’t always easy on our wallets with the average ticket to a game costing $107 per person. And when it comes to shelling out that money for food and drink, some NFL stadiums are more affordable than others.

• Johnny’s Hideaway Continues to Stand the Test of Time

  August 21, 2023

  While Atlanta sees record high temps this summer, Johnny’s Hideaway continues to heat up the city’s nightlife more than six decades after opening in 1979. The Buckhead nightclub continues to welcome new guests and loyal customers to dance the night away, thanks to a few secrets that keep this hot spot rocking since the disco era.

• Georgia Ranks Sixth for States that Dine Out the Most, with Chick-Fil-A Their Favorite Restaurant

  August 21, 2023

  Dining out is often seen as something to do when celebrating an event or seeking a fast meal after a long day, that’s why a new study has investigated which states enjoy dining out the most.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark -The Coming Crisis in Healthcare: Workforce

  August 18, 2023

  Across Georgia and the country, we are experiencing a serious need for healthcare staff. Hospitals, senior care facilities, urgent care centers, local health clinics, and even imaging centers are facing long-term problems providing access to care for our citizens.

• Atlanta BeltLine Kicks-Off a Digital Smart Cities Initiative Connecting Communities through Technology

  August 17, 2023

  Atlanta BeltLine is kicking off its digital inclusion strategy and announcing the partners for the organization’s first smart cities demonstration project. Smart cities projects use digital technologies in urban areas in a strategic and inclusive manner to improve quality of life for residents.

• Arts & Entertainment Atlanta Announces Its Largest Grant Giving Cycle for Downtown Art Projects

  August 17, 2023

  Arts & Entertainment Atlanta, the leading neighborhood activation and economic development initiative for Downtown Atlanta - has officially opened applications for its fourth annual grant cycle to support local artists and arts organizations presenting work in Downtown Atlanta.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds Firm, Remains Below National Average

  August 17, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in June. The unemployment rate is also three-tenths lower than the national average.

• Cherry Street Energy Signs Lease for Flagship HQ at Brickworks in Atlanta’s West Midtown

  August 16, 2023

  JLL Atlanta’s Tenant Representation Group today announces that Cherry Street Energy, an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is relocating its flagship headquarters to a 13,600-square-foot space at Brickworks, a mixed-use property located in West Midtown.

• Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury

  August 16, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference yesterday to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014.

• 2023 LINK Participants Head to Montreal to Convene on Major Issues

  August 15, 2023

  More than 120 government, business, and civic leaders from metro Atlanta will visit the Montreal, Quebec region this week for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2023 LINK Trip.

• The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID

  August 15, 2023

  When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States at the beginning of 2020, quarantine and social distancing regulations caused consumer behaviors to change dramatically. As a result, many Americans were able to save money during the pandemic and able to improve their financial situations by increasing savings and paying down debt.

• Council for Quality Growth Hosts 300+ at 3rd Annual INTERSECTION Conference

  August 14, 2023

  On August 10, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, hosted The 2023 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conferenceat the City Springs Studio Theatre. Mayor Rusty Paul opened the conference with a warm welcome to the City of Sandy Springs.

• Georgia Voted #12 Best State for Franchising; What Does This Mean for Small Business Throughout State?

  August 14, 2023

  This month, we are taking at the “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints. For the state of Georgia, these rankings reveal a lot about where the state economy is going and where there is opportunity for their economy to grow.

• Urgent Support Needed for U.S. Underserved Entrepreneurs: Capital, Mentorship, & Skills Training Essential

  August 14, 2023

  Research published by Sage Foundation reveals that underserved entrepreneurs in the U.S. – specifically in Georgia and California -- face three key challenges to starting and growing a business: lack of financial capital, lack of mentorship, and limited opportunities for training.

• Atlanta Regional Commission Allocates $66.4M in Federal Funds for Projects Across Atlanta Region

  August 11, 2023

  The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Board today approved an amendment to the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that allocates $66.4 million in federal funding for 27 transportation projects across the region. This update incorporates new discretionary grant funding from Congress and U.S. Department of Transportation.

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 11, 2023

  Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.

• Jekyll Island, Helen & Dahlonega Voted Among the Top Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations in America

  August 11, 2023

  As the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn't exactly a cakewalk, with that pesky thing we call inflation still sticking around and most couples starting their wedded adventure with a 'something borrowed' bank balance.

• USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees

  August 10, 2023

  The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.

• Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row

  August 09, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, yesterday announced that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023.

• New Survey Finds Employees Ask for Community Outreach Reboot

  August 08, 2023

  In the 2023 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, Georgia employees clearly indicated their shifting priorities regarding the most important demonstrations of generosity to the community.

• RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southeast Startup Applicants

  August 07, 2023

  The 17th semi-annual RAISE Forum is scheduled for Friday, November 10th. Supported by The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, this invitation-only event connects startups and top-tier investors from across the Southeast to foster collaboration within the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensures that the best startups can stay local.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts Successful 2023 Georgia AgTech Summit

  August 07, 2023

  On June 7th, the Georgia Center of Innovation hosted the second annual Georgia AgTech Summit at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center on the campus of Middle Georgia State University. Similar to the first Georgia AgTech Summit held in 2022, this goal of this year’s Summit’s was to bring together industry, academia, and government partners who are players in the Georgia AgTech ecosystem to collaborate and share ideas.

• Charlie Harper: Debt Downgrade A Too Subtle Warning Of What Is To Come

  August 07, 2023

  The research firm Fitch Ratings downgraded the quality of the United States debt last week. They’re arguably the lesser known of the three main agencies that assign letter grades to denote the likelihood a bond issuer will repay their debt.

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