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• USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships

  October 15, 2021

  The 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Wednesday evening raised more than $625,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.

• Cisco to Open 'Talent and Collaboration Center' in Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs

  October 14, 2021

  At a gathering with state and local officials and members of Cisco’s executive leadership, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that American multinational technology conglomerate and Fortune 100 company Cisco will invest up to $41 million in opening a Talent and Collaboration Center in the Coda building in Midtown Atlanta. The company plans to create up to 700 jobs in the metro region with this significant expansion project.

• CEO Confidence Retreated in Q3, but CEOs Remain Optimistic

  October 14, 2021

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the third quarter of 2021, after hitting an all-time high in Q2. The measure now stands at 67, down from 82.

• Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail Hosts Grand Opening

  October 13, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the opening of the first segment of the Southside Trail. A ribbon cutting celebration took place at Pittsburgh Yards adjacent to the Atlanta BeltLine.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 20 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony

  October 13, 2021

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.

• Small Businesses Hit By Supply Chain Woes Spending More To Overcome Issues

  October 12, 2021

  In the midst of having to navigate waves of COVID-19 and lockdowns, 87% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have maintained, or spent more, on transportation, logistics, and expediting to overcome shortages -- this according to the "Logistics: Heads Up" study from Cargo.

• Delta's Exclusive Partnership with TSA Streamlines Check-in, Security in Atlanta

  October 11, 2021

  Traveling through Atlanta soon? If you have a TSA PreCheck membership and a Delta SkyMiles number, you may have the option to experience an expedited airport journey.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Challenge Accepted: Solving Georgia's Labor Crisis

  October 11, 2021

  Across our state, workforce shortages persist, impacting every industry and size of business. And though we have witnessed an unprecedented global pandemic, this war for talent existed long before 2020 as employers began to experience mismatched skill sets in their job candidates. Notwithstanding, COVID-19 accelerated this trend.

• Georgia Power to Launch First Battery Energy Storage System on State’s Transmission Grid

  October 11, 2021

  Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system. Known as the Mossy Branch Battery Facility, the grid-charging battery system is located on 2.5-acres in Talbot County, near Columbus.

• Council for Quality Growth is Honoring Ambassador Andrew J. Young with 32nd Annual Four Pillar Award

  October 08, 2021

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Ambassador Andrew J. Young, former Ambassador to the United Nations and Chairman of the Andrew J. Young Foundation, with its 32nd annual Four Pillar Award. The black- tie optional event will be held on Thursday, October 14th, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

• Incentive Solutions Announces Strategic Reorganization

  October 08, 2021

  Incentive Solutions, a leader in channel marketing technology, today announced an executive reorganization following the company’s recent acquisition of OneAffiniti, a pioneering through-channel marketing automation (TCMA) provider. The changes aim to transition support and operational flow to bolster the company's newly expanded scope of services.

• October's Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo are Headline Events for Ag Community

  October 08, 2021

  With the harvest season in full swing, October brings the welcome return of two of the largest events of the year for the agricultural and environmental science communities: the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo.

• Resilient Georgia Makes Mental Wellness More Accessible in Georgia by Expanding to 12 Statewide Regions

  October 08, 2021

  Resilient Georgia, a statewide coalition of organizations building a more resilient, trauma-informed Georgia, now reaches more than half of all Georgia counties with 12 regional coalitions ensuring urban and rural communities statewide have access to behavioral health resources.

• Midtown Union’s Class-AA Office Tower Tops Out in Midtown Atlanta

  October 07, 2021

  MetLife Investment Management and Granite Properties announced the topping out of Midtown Union’s Class-AA, 26-Story, 612,000 square foot office tower in Midtown Atlanta.

• GMA Annual Convention: Esteemed Leaders Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame

  October 07, 2021

  On Aug. 9th, five city leaders were inducted into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame, which was established in 1992 to recognize current and past municipal officials who exemplify the very best in public service and who, throughout their careers, have made extraordinary contributions to municipal government, and have been strong supporters of GMA.

• Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees

  October 06, 2021

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Dan Cathy, Chairman and CEO of Chick-fil-A, and Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta and civic leader, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and Governor Brian Kemp as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• Businesses are Emerging from Pandemic Better Equipped to Handle Advanced Customer Expectations

  October 06, 2021

  The pandemic forced brands to accelerate their digital transformation, leading to vast improvements in brand experiences that are streamlined and connected across in-person and digital touchpoints.

• Nominations Now Open for 2022 Small Business ROCK STARS

  October 05, 2021

  Each year the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards honor a handful of exceptional and impactful small businesses in Georgia. This year, The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team is calling on our state and community partners to help gather nominations from all corners of the state!

• Gulfstream Introduces Two All-New Business Jets

  October 05, 2021

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, introduced two all-new aircraft, further expanding its ultramodern, high-technology family of aircraft: the Gulfstream G800, the longest-range aircraft in Gulfstream history, and the Gulfstream G400, the first new entrant to the large-cabin class in more than a decade.

• Georgia Earns ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 8th Consecutive Year

  October 04, 2021

  At a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row from Area Development.

• 7th Annual Super Tuesday, presented by the Atlanta Business League, Next Week - Uplifting Black Woman Business Owners with The Power to Choose

  October 01, 2021

  Although riding through a global pandemic brings a certain level of uncertainty to us all, forcing us to adapt, change and reinvent what has become our new “normal.” But it has also provided an opportunity to gain clarity around options and one’s ability to choose a new or reinvented path. This is particularly true for Black women business owners, who have remained resilient and hopeful even with the statistics stacked against them.

• Corporate Environments Flexible Solutions Means Success in 2021

  October 01, 2021

  Corporate Environments pivoted its business strategy and offerings to meet the needs of companies during the Covid-19 pandemic and it paid off in terms of flexible solutions for clients and 10% overall growth for the business.

• Georgia Power Senior Vice President Bentina Terry speaks at Regional Leadership Institute on Building a Healthy, Sustainable Metro Atlanta

  October 01, 2021

  Georgia Power Senior Vice President of Region External Affairs and Community Engagement Bentina Terry recently spoke on a panel for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute with Michael Paris, President and CEO of The Council for Quality Growth. The two spoke on building a healthy Metro Atlanta region that is sustainable long into the future.

• The Greater Georgia Black Chamber Of Commerce Partners With Operation HOPE To Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses By 2030

  October 01, 2021

  Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC) is honored to announce its partnership with Operation HOPE's national One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB). This organizational alliance is made in furtherance of the mission to create 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2030.

• Gov. Kemp and Visa Announce New Office Hub in Atlanta Will Create 1,000 Jobs

  September 30, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Visa, a world leader in digital payments, will open a new hub in Midtown Atlanta. This major expansion is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs in the region over the next several years.

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