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• North Fulton and Forsyth County Set for the Next Georgia Unscripted Roadshow

  July 18, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News has released the details of the next 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow focused on North Fulton and Forsyth County.

• Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber Gives Mid-Year Economic Update for Gwinnett County

  July 18, 2023

  Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, gave Gwinnett’s economy rave reviews during the Gwinnett Chamber’s monthly On Topic Luncheon presented by Porter Steel.

• Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC

  July 18, 2023

  Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.

• Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation

  July 17, 2023

  Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

• Points of Light Names Jennifer Sirangelo as New President and CEO

  July 17, 2023

  The Points of Light Board of Directors is excited to announce Jennifer Sirangelo will become the next president and CEO of the organization beginning September 5th. The board has charged Sirangelo with elevating the influence and impact Points of Light has on civic health due to its belief that civic engagement and action is key to addressing complex global challenges and building vibrant communities.

• Metro Atlanta Nonprofit Christian City Awarded $600,000 Grant from U.S Administration for Community Living

  July 14, 2023

  Christian City, Inc., a local nonprofit with a 500-acre campus designed to uplift vulnerable children, adults and seniors, today announced the organization has received a $600,000 federal grant to provide older adults living in the metro Atlanta area with the resources and support they need for chronic disease self-management.

• Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards

  July 14, 2023

  Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Hosts Summer Leadership Program

  July 13, 2023

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard hosted a Summer Leadership Program on June 29th for local high school and college students interested in learning more about a career in risk management.

• Southern Company Scores 100% on Disability Equality Index for the Seventh Consecutive Year

  July 13, 2023

  The 2023 Disability Equality Index has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the seventh consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.

• CEO Confidence on the Rise; Importance of ESG Growing Survey Reveals

  July 13, 2023

  The latest Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey provides compelling insight into the evolving mindset of middle-market CEOs across a range of industries, revealing a broadly optimistic view of the business landscape and the importance of companies supporting social and political causes.

• Aflac to Replace Chick-fil-A as Official Title Sponsor of Peach Bowl Kickoff Game

  July 12, 2023

  Peach Bowl, Inc. and Aflac today announced a three-year partnership that will make the Georgia-based insurance provider title sponsor of its annual college football kickoff game in Atlanta.

• Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference

  July 12, 2023

  The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.

• Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard

  July 12, 2023

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.

• New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business

  July 11, 2023

  In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.

• New Leadership Appointments made by Clayton State University President

  July 10, 2023

  Several new hires and appointments have been made at Clayton State University since the end of the institute’s 2023 spring semester.

• Registration Now Open for the 2023 Cobb Chamber Taylor English Golf & Tennis Classic

  July 10, 2023

  Registration is now open for the 2023 Cobb Chamber | Taylor English Golf & Tennis Classic. The tournament will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at Indian Hills Country Club in East Cobb.

• Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom

  July 10, 2023

  New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.

• Christian City Expands THRIVE Program for Homeless Young Adults

  July 07, 2023

  With the recent opening of residences for up to six men in the organization’s THRIVE Transitional Living program, local nonprofit Christian City now has more room to serve young adults in the metro Atlanta community.

• Emory University Business School Graduates Earn Second Highest Nationwide

  July 07, 2023

  A study conducted by business advice company Venture Smarter analyzed data from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredited schools regarding the earnings of their business course graduates. Graduates of Emory University's Goizueta Business School are the second-highest earning in the country.

• Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles

  July 07, 2023

  Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy

  July 06, 2023

  Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.

• Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities

  July 06, 2023

  With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  July 05, 2023

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.

• Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH

  July 05, 2023

  On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.

• AFRF Receives $1.66M Donation at Ceremonial Signing with Mayor Dickens, Fire Chief Smith

  June 30, 2023

  Today at a ceremonial signing by The Honorable Mayor Andre Dickens, $1.66M was donated by members of Atlanta City Council to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) in support of infrastructure improvements to fire stations.

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