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• 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.

• Athens, Decatur and Newnan Among America’s Best 'Hidden' Live Music Scenes, According to Poll

  August 04, 2023

  The US is celebrated for its iconic music cities like Nashville, the heartland of country music, New Orleans, the cradle of Jazz, and Austin, fittingly known as 'The Live Music Capital of the World'. Yet, there's a trove of less-known, hidden gems across the country that pulse with riveting live music experiences that many have yet to discover.

• CP Group’s $50 Million Capital Improvements Program Underway at Bank of America Plaza Skyscraper in Atlanta

  August 04, 2023

  CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, today announced that renovations are now underway at the iconic Bank of America Plaza in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. The renovations are part of an approximately $50 million capital improvements program.

• Clearwave Fiber's Internship Program Empowers Future Talent with Hands-On Experience and Community Involvement

  August 04, 2023

  Clearwave Fiber recently concluded its Summer Internship Program. Held at the company headquarters in Savannah, the program included a diverse group of young talent from various universities who gained invaluable experience while making a positive impact on the company and the community.

• Georgia Ranks #4 in U.S. for Resident Support of Small Businesses

  August 04, 2023

  Georgia residents' search interest in small businesses has spiked more than 92% of other states since 2019. Across the nation, small business support has increased by 267% in that same period.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q3

  August 04, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 48 in Q3 2023, up from 42 in the second quarter.

• Gwinnett Chamber Named ACCE ‘Chamber of the Year’

  August 03, 2023

  The Gwinnett Chamber was awarded the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ‘Chamber of the Year’ designation during this week’s annual ACCE conference in Salt Lake City. This is the first time the Gwinnett Chamber has received this honor, and one of only two times in the organization’s history where it was selected as a finalist in the program.

• Homrich Berg Acquires Augusta-based Firm Calvary Wealth

  August 03, 2023

  Homrich Berg has announced its expanded presence in the Southeast which have resulted in HB’s assets under management reaching nearly $14 billion.

• City Officials Learn New Skills at Georgia Municipal Association Conference

  August 03, 2023

  City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, held in June at the Savannah Convention Conference Center.

• U.S. News and World Report Ranks Four Emory Hospitals as Best in Georgia & Atlanta

  August 03, 2023

  Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked prominently in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the twelfth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2023-24 Best Regional Hospitals rankings.

• Norfolk Southern Awards the Atlanta Botanical Garden $500,000 Gift for Expansion

  August 02, 2023

  The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been awarded a $500,000 gift from Norfolk Southern Corporation that will help the Midtown attraction expand to the popular Atlanta Beltline and promote a more sustainable environment.

• ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities

  August 02, 2023

  Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.

• New Research Unpacks the Demand for Flexibility & Mental Health Support

  August 01, 2023

  goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction. For the second year in a row, employees want to see greater flexibility and mental health support for employers.

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