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• US Lifts Historic International Travel Ban, Welcoming Back Fully Vaccinated Travelers from 33 Countries

  November 09, 2021

  After nearly two years, today, the US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers arriving via air from the 26 Schengen countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil.

• Southern Company Participates in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow

  November 08, 2021

  Southern Company executives are participating in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Southern Company was one of the first companies in its industry to set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, as well as an interim goal of reducing GHG emissions 50% by 2030, as compared to 2007 levels.

• SBA Announces $44.8 Billion in Signature Lending Programs

  November 04, 2021

  Under Administrator Guzman’s leadership, the SBA has made it a priority to increase access to capital for business owners across the nation, particularly from traditionally underserved communities.

• BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE Georgia Announces 2021 Award Winners

  November 03, 2021

  BBB serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE Georgia, is excited to announce the 2021 winners of the Torch Awards for Ethics and its inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Award. Winners were announced during BBB’s Annual Meeting & Awards Gala held on Oct. 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.

• Communities Named for 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

  November 03, 2021

  The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation recently announced that the cities of Woodbury and Concord, along with Pike and Spalding Counties, were selected to participate in its 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, which allows localities across the state to apply for research assistance that empowers them to envision, explore and plan for a “smart” future.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Launches New Website Following Record Year

  November 02, 2021

  Following a year of record impact on Georgia businesses, the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has refined its branding through the launch of new website assets to ensure that Georgia businesses of all sizes understand the Center’s services and benefits

• FCP Invests $287 Million Across Six Properties in the Atlanta MSA

  November 02, 2021

  FCP has announced the acquisition of six Atlanta-area apartment communities in the past two weeks totaling 1,975 units, bringing the firm’s 2021 acquisition count in the region to 12.

• Georgia State Ranks No. 2 For Innovation in U.S. News & World Report Survey

  November 01, 2021

  Georgia State University is ranked the No. 2 most innovative university in the country and No. 2 for best undergraduate teaching in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges.

• Nearly $10 million in Democracy Grants Announced from Blank Family Foundation

  October 29, 2021

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announces the first set of grants from its new Democracy program area. The portfolio of 12 grants totaling nearly $10 million represents a diverse set of organizations with a strong presence in Georgia and the Southeast that are working to ensure all eligible Americans can access their right to vote and participate fully in our democracy.

• SK Group to Locate First of its Kind Glass-based Semiconductor-part Venture in Covington

  October 29, 2021

  Governor Kemp announced SK Group subsidiary company, SKC, and several business partners will manufacture glass-based substrates for semiconductor chips in Covington. The company will invest more than $473 million in this unprecedented venture and will create more than 400 new jobs in Newton County.

• The Supply Chain is Broken. Here’s Why.

  October 29, 2021

  Whether it’s because of COVID cancellations, labor shortages or increased demand, America’s supply chain system is choking. As we approach the busiest shopping season of the year, containers are piling up at the nation’s ports, and many consumers worry their gift purchases will be backlogged or unavailable.

• Atlanta Gas Light Foundation Invests in Workforce Training at Technical College System of Georgia

  October 28, 2021

  The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation is partnering with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to help dual enrollment and traditional students throughout Georgia develop the technical skills they need to succeed in the workforce.

• 2022’s Best States to Live Off the Grid

  October 28, 2021

  Whether you feel overconnected or want to save the planet, moving off the grid can help you both unplug and live more sustainably.

• JPMorgan Chase Expands Commitment to Atlanta with $3.2M for Entrepreneurs of Color

  October 27, 2021

  JPMorgan Chase today announced that it is committing $3.2 million to support minority owned small businesses in Atlanta through The Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) program and an investment in technical assistance for small business owners.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 67 Organizations $600,000 in Grant Funding

  October 27, 2021

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards for fiscal year 2022.

• Metro Atlanta Community to Celebrate National Philanthropy Day

  October 25, 2021

  On November 4th, The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will honor visionary philanthropists at its 40th annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day, “Resurgence in Community,” presented by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Supply Chain Snags and Silver Linings

  October 25, 2021

  Suddenly, “supply chain” and “logistics” have joined “Go Braves” and “Go Dawgs” as some of the most uttered phrases in the state. The first two are not because of a newfound love of drivers and warehouse workers, however, nor because of a winning streak.

• Georgia Sets Record-low Unemployment Rate Achieving Highest Number of Employed Georgians Since Pandemic

  October 22, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2 percent in September, an all-time low for Georgia dipping below the rate of 3.3 percent in January 2020.

• Atlanta-based Spanx Sells Majority Stake to Investment firm Blackstone

  October 21, 2021

  SPANX, Inc., the mission-driven womenswear brand founded by Sara Blakely in 2000, announced a definitive agreement for a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global investment business.

• Greater North Fulton Chamber and North Fulton CID Announce 10,000 Avalon as New Office Location

  October 21, 2021

  The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) announced a move to the 10,000 Building in Avalon at their Tuesday, October 19 Board of Directors Meeting. The Chamber, along with the North Fulton CID (NFCID), have officed in NorthWinds Summit on Haynes Bridge Road for 15 years.

• Northside Hospital Gwinnett Doubles Size of its Emergency Department, Receives Approval to Build 10-Story Patient Tower

  October 21, 2021

  Building on its commitment to strengthen health care resources in the Gwinnett region, Northside Hospital Gwinnett has completed a major expansion of its emergency department, begun work on a new patient tower, and is deepening its already significant community partnerships.

• Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts Village Welcomes New Tenants to Growing Nonprofit Office Community

  October 19, 2021

  Jackson Healthcare, a family of highly specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies, announced that two nonprofit organizations – Atlanta Angels and Honduras Outreach Inc. – are the newest tenants of its LoveLift Village community.

• Atlanta Named One of the Top Cities for Financial Advisors & CPAs

  October 19, 2021

  Are you looking to dive into a career in finance or perhaps expand your current business? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment in business and financial careers is projected to grow eight percent by 2030.

• UK-based Capital on Tap to Open U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta, Create 150 Jobs

  October 15, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that UK-based Capital on Tap, an award-winning FinTech and payments company, will open its official U.S. headquarters in Atlanta to support its continued expansion in the U.S.

• Randstad USA & Metro Atlanta Chamber to Host 'CEO STEM Allies' Event

  October 15, 2021

  While the demand for STEM talent has increased rapidly over the last 30 years, the number of skilled STEM candidates available in the workforce has not. As part of their commitment to closing the STEM diversity gap, Randstad USA and Metro Atlanta Chamber will bring together top business leaders for a "CEO STEM Allies" panel discussion.

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