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• Atlanta BeltLine Launches BeltLine Business Solutions Office & Accepting Applications for SMB Accelerator

  July 20, 2023

  Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is launching the first‐of-its‐kind BeltLine Business Solutions Office. The office will support local small businesses seeking to expand along the 22-mile loop through tailored solutions, including a free small business accelerator.

• Georgia Experiencing Record High Job Numbers in June

  July 20, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate is also four-tenths lower than the national average of 3.6 percent.

• Techstars Atlanta Powered by Cox Enterprises Announces 2023 Class

  July 19, 2023

  Cox Enterprises and Techstars Atlanta Powered by Cox Enterprises continue to accelerate innovation in Atlanta. This year, Techstars did not have to look far for startup companies to embark on 13-weeks of rapid acceleration and growth during the 2023 accelerator program.

• Hawks & State Farm Announce the Return of Their Largest Community Effort with Million Meal Pack Initiative

  July 19, 2023

  he Atlanta Hawks and State Farm today announced the return of the team’s largest service initiative, a commitment to rally the community for a Million Meal Pack event on Saturday, September 9th at State Farm Arena.

• Georgia Takes Steps to Continue to Have the Cleanest Voter Lists in America

  July 19, 2023

  Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing routine and legally required updates to Georgia’s voter records as part of the non-election year list-maintenance process.

• goBeyondProfit Data Shows Literally Everyone Is Experiencing Burnout

  July 18, 2023

  The goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO 2023 Business Generosity Report revealed shocking levels of employee and executive burnout. It turns out that burnout is a pervasive and cross-generational problem affecting all levels and all sizes of companies.

• 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.

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