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• City of Hope Joins Forces with Cancer Treatment Centers of America

  February 08, 2022

  City of Hope, a world-renowned, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), a network of oncology hospitals and outpatient care centers across the United States, expanding access to world-class research and cancer care to patients nationally.

• Governor Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program

  February 07, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.

• Global Production Company Behind Super Bowl Halftime Stage Set To Open Atlanta Outpost

  February 04, 2022

  As it gears up for the biggest sporting event of the year, All Access is officially setting up shop in the Hollywood of the South. With its well-established Los Angeles client base that continues to relocate projects to Georgia, the global company is following suit by expanding its presence with an Atlanta location to better serve its television, film and entertainment clients.

• Eight Mega Industrial Leases Were Signed in Metro Atlanta in 2021

  February 04, 2022

  Last year was a record year for large warehouse leases, driven by a rebounding economy and strong e-commerce sales. Companies committed to 57 warehouse leases of 1-million-sq.-ft. or larger across the U.S. in 2021, a 19% increase from 2020, according to CBRE.

• Chick-fil-A Holds Onto Top Fast Food Spot in MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study

  February 03, 2022

  The fast food industry maintained its sixth place ranking in the second year of the pandemic according to MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study, which analyzes brands based on emotional connections during the pandemic.

• Tech Alpharetta Appoints Nine New Members to Strategic Board of Directors

  February 03, 2022

  Tech Alpharetta, the nonprofit organization helping the City of Alpharetta lead in innovation, announces its appointment of nine new members to its Strategic Board of Directors. These new additions further enhance Tech Alpharetta’s relationships with the area’s leading technology companies and businesses.

• Georgia Chamber and Fiserv Award Recipients of Small Diverse Business Program

  February 03, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber has announced the recipients for this year's Small Diverse Business program memberships. Eight diverse businesses will have the opportunity to take full advantage of a one-year membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Mayor Andre Dickens and Airport Partners Launch Multijurisdictional Human Trafficking Collaborative

  February 02, 2022

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens were joined by Georgia’s First Lady Marty Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr and a host of state, county and local partners to launch the new multijurisdictional human trafficking collaborative, “Not in My County.” The collaboration between ATL and the Airport community brings dedicated resources to fight human trafficking throughout the region.

• The Atlanta Women’s Foundation Announces 2022 Class of Inspire Atlanta

  February 02, 2022

  The Atlanta Women’s Foundation announces the 2022 class of Inspire Atlanta, an exclusive community impact program and fundraising campaign that supports The Atlanta Women’s Foundation.

• Governor Announces Almost $408 Million in Awards to Provide Broadband Access

  February 02, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp, joined by members of the Broadband Infrastructure Committee and state leaders, announced almost $408 million in preliminary awards which will provide communities, households, and businesses in 70 Georgia counties access to faster and more reliable broadband.

• U.S. Small Businesses Continue to See Strong Job Gains and Worker Pay Increases in January

  February 02, 2022

  National small business job growth continued to increase in January as did earnings for workers, according to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Georgia’s In Good Company Report Reveals 1,700+ Businesses Operating Generously

  February 01, 2022

  Here at the start of 2022, there’s great news to share -- people trust business more than any other institution in their lives. With this increased trust comes hopeful expectations. This annual In Good Company Report highlights the more than 1,700 goBeyondProfit member companies on this business generosity journey.

• Georgia Power Files Plan Preparing for Future Energy Landscape

  February 01, 2022

  On Monday, Georgia Power filed its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how the company will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

• Recent Graduates Share How a Kennesaw State MBA Changed Their Careers

  February 01, 2022

  When LaRell Reynolds began his graduate education in August 2019, he hoped to supplement his journalism career with insight and expertise in business. But his experience in Kennesaw State University’s WebMBA program changed his mind.

• Georgia Lottery Raises $376.5M for HOPE, Pre-K in Second Quarter of FY22

  January 31, 2022

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it generated $376,513,000 in profits for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $24.6 billion.

• Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Atlanta

  January 31, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens joined Wells Fargo leadership as they announced a $20 million donation to help Atlanta small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets—including property and equipment—to enable physical upgrades to their facilities.

• Home Depot Names Company Veteran Ted Decker as CEO

  January 28, 2022

  The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward "Ted" Decker has been named CEO and president, and has been elected to the company's board of directors, all effective March 1, 2022. Craig Menear, currently chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Inaugural Members of Hub Chamber Council

  January 28, 2022

  Acknowledging Georgia’s larger cities and counties outside of the Metro Atlanta region have their own unique issues and concerns that demand a more coordinated and specific program of work, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce along with its chamber partners are proud to announce the creation of the Hub Chamber Council.

• Delta is Driving Change for the Earth and the People on It

  January 27, 2022

  Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and people-first future for air travel. Starting this month, the airline will refresh its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable service ware and premium canned wine.

• Foxhall Resort to Build Westin Hotel & Conference Center on 1,100-Acre Sporting Destination along Chattahoochee River

  January 27, 2022

  Foxhall Resort, Georgia’s premier sporting and outdoor destination, will build a five-story, 250-room Westin hotel with a 50,000 square-foot conference center. Construction is slated to begin in the third quarter of 2022, with an opening scheduled for 2024.

• 111-Room Independent Boutique Hotel Coming to Old Fourth Ward

  January 26, 2022

  Los Angeles based GreenLake Asset Management has funded a $18,500,000 construction loan for an independent boutique hotel in Atlanta. The Curator Hotel will feature 111 rooms and provide guests visiting the Old Fourth Ward district and fast-growing Ponce City Market neighborhood with a uniquely curated lifestyle experience.

• Georgia Ports Authority Tops 5.5M TEUs, 650K Units in 2021

  January 26, 2022

  The Port of Savannah moved a record 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2021, growing volumes by a million TEUs, or 20 percent, compared to 2020. In Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal handled 649,550 units of cars, trucks and machinery, an increase of 10.6 percent.

• Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator Powered by Techstars Announces 2022 Class

  January 25, 2022

  Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars has announced its third class. The three-month program will provide hands-on mentoring, funding and global connections to 10 for-profit, mission-driven companies.

• CEOs Eye 2022 With Optimism and a Dash of Uncertainty

  January 25, 2022

  175 CEOs across 15 industries shared their perspectives, expectations, thoughts, and priorities for the next 12 months.

• Atlanta Habitat Donors Give Over $770,000 to Pay Homeowner Mortgages Ongoing Crisis Calls for Continued Funding

  January 24, 2022

  Generous donors contributing to the Atlanta Habitat Home Matters mortgage-relief fund have made record-setting contributions to help 226 families to pay their mortgage during the coronavirus pandemic.

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