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• Keith W. Demmings Appointed President & Named CEO Successor at Assurant

  May 19, 2021

  Assurant, Inc., announced that Alan B. Colberg, President and CEO of the company for the last seven years, plans to retire at the end of 2021. Keith W. Demmings has been appointed President of Assurant, effective immediately, and has been named to succeed Colberg as CEO and Director in January 2022.

• Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Awards Grant to First-of-its-Kind, Statewide Farm Ownership Program

  May 18, 2021

  Today, the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation announced a $250,000 grant for The Conservation Fund’s Georgia Working Farms Fund program – the first and only program in the U.S. to offer end-to-end support for next-generation farmers, including a path to farm ownership and access to established markets to sell their products.

• goBeyondProfit Invites Business Executives to CEO Conversation: Navigating Rising Expectations in Georgia

  May 17, 2021

  goBeyondProfit will host a CEO Conversation via Zoom this Thursday, May 20th at 2pm featuring a panel of prominent business executives discussing the recently released corporate generosity report: Navigating Rising Expectations in Georgia.

• Governor Kemp, State Labor Commissioner Announce Economic Recovery Plan

  May 14, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp & Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Georgia’s plan for reemployment and economic recovery. To address workforce shortages and boost a full economic recovery, state labor officials plan to end Georgia’s participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs, effective Saturday, June 26th.

• Mercer University to Conclude 2020-2021 Executive Forum with Presentations by Health Care Executive Shane Jackson

  May 13, 2021

  Mercer University’s Executive Forum, sponsored by BB&T, now Truist, concludes the 2020-2021 academic year with two presentations on May 19th by Jackson Healthcare President Shane Jackson.

• University Health Care System in Augusta Unanimously Approves Letter of Intent to Partner with Piedmont Healthcare

  May 13, 2021

  Piedmont Healthcare and University Health Care System in Augusta have signed a non-binding Letter-of-Intent, initiating a period of due diligence between the two organizations. Should the negotiations prove successful, University Health will become Piedmont’s regional “hub” for clinical services in the greater Augusta area.

• NFIB: Optimism High but Job Openings at Record Highs

  May 13, 2021

  Seeming to confirm concerns about workers being reluctant to re-enter the workforce, the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8% in April, up 1.6% from March. The index has increased nearly five points since the beginning of the year but nearly half of business owners report job openings going unfilled.

• Jim Ellis Automotive Group Celebrates 50 Years in Business

  May 12, 2021

  Jim Ellis Automotive Group – Atlanta’s largest family-owned and operated automotive group, is proudly celebrating its 50th year in business. Over the course of 50 incredible years, Jim Ellis Automotive Group has grown to become a trusted household name in the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia.

• Emory Testing Next-generation COVID-19 Vaccines

  May 12, 2021

  The Hope Clinic of Emory Vaccine Center is participating in a clinical study of second-generation COVID-19 vaccines developed by the California-based company Gritstone Oncology.

• Oakbridge Expands Employee Benefits Capabilities Through Partnership With The Greer Agency, Inc.

  May 11, 2021

  Oakbridge Insurance Agency, a high-growth independent insurance and risk management advisor, today announced a new partnership with The Greer Agency. The strategic combination of the two firms will provide clients with enhanced employee benefits offerings, and supports Oakbridge’s continued expansion in Georgia and throughout the Southeast.

• Synovus Opens New Branch in Atlanta’s Upper Westside

  May 11, 2021

  Synovus Bank has opened a new banking center in Atlanta’s Upper Westside. The Marietta Boulevard branch is located at 2211 Marietta Boulevard, across the street from the new Westside Village @ Moores Mill development.

• Amazon Fulfillment Center Coming to Savannah With 1,000 Jobs

  May 10, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Amazon will expand its significant presence in Georgia with a new fulfillment center planned in Savannah, Georgia. The new facility will feature innovative Amazon robotics technology and create 1,000 full-time jobs.

• The Rockefeller Foundation’s Opportunity Collective Launches Power Building Initiative in Atlanta

  May 10, 2021

  The Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) was selected to lead an Atlanta-based power building cohort as a part of The Rockefeller Foundation’sOpportunity Collective (ROC).

• The Village Market Partners with AT&T to Provide Economic Empowerment Opportunities to Support Small Businesses

  May 07, 2021

  AT&T has contributed $75,000 to The Village Market to support ELEVATE, a 12-week incubator tailored to serve the most urgent needs identified by small businesses. TVM has become a staple in the City of Atlanta, connecting Black-owned businesses to engaged consumers, small business resources, and investors through their programming like the PPP Loan Preparation workshop, the ELEVATE business incubator, and more.

• Chris Clark & Santiago Marquez: Georgia Needs Dreamers for a Robust Economic Recovery

  May 07, 2021

  It has been clear from the start of the pandemic that this is not simply a public health crisis. Businesses of all sizes were negatively impacted and, much like the rest of the country, Georgia’s economy took a hit. Fortunately, Georgia has already begun economic recovery efforts due to our state’s earlier re-opening leading to a 4.8% unemployment rate as opposed to the national rate of 6.2%.

• Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Purchases 31 Acre Site in Bankhead-Historic Westin Heights Neighborhood

  May 07, 2021

  Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABP), with the support of the City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta, have purchased ±31 acres at 425 Chappell Road. This latest land acquisition represents ABI’s largest transaction to date in support of affordable housing. It is part of ABI’s strategy to create thoughtful development that spurs affordable housing, job creation, small business growth, and connectivity through land ownership.

• How Tech will Smooth the Return to Global Travel: A Q&A with Delta’s Innovation Leader

  May 07, 2021

  With summer ahead and more customers taking steps to return to the skies, Delta has continued to find new ways to welcome customers back with less guesswork.

• Ammeraal Beltech to Open Manufacturing Plant in Buford, Create 83 Jobs

  May 06, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that Ammeraal Beltech, a member of the Ammega Group and a leading global manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belting, will invest more than $19 million in opening a new production plant in Buford, Georgia.

• Explore Georgia Launches Marketing Campaign & Travel Guide To Support Tourism Recovery

  May 05, 2021

  To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Brian P. Kemp in conjunction with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives to increase visitation and support tourism recovery in the state.

• MARTA Seeks Public Input on New Rail Car Design

  May 05, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is seeking public input on many of the interior features that will be designed into the fleet of new rail cars, the first of which will arrive in metro Atlanta in 2023.

• Georgia Celebrates State’s 2021 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  May 04, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its six 2021 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of this week's Georgia Small Business Week.

• Saadia Madsbjerg to be Named President of The Coca-Cola Foundation

  May 04, 2021

  The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Saadia Madsbjerg will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation.

• Peach State Health Plan & Morehouse School of Medicine Establish Health Equity Innovation Fund

  May 04, 2021

  Peach State Health Plan and Morehouse School of Medicine have established the Peach State Excellence in Health Equity Innovation Fund and Initiative, a partnership that will enhance health outcomes and equity for Black communities across Georgia.

• Piedmont Healthcare and HCA Healthcare Sign Purchase Agreement for Several Georgia Hospitals

  May 03, 2021

  Piedmont Healthcare has signed a purchase agreement with HCA Healthcare for the acquisition of several Georgia hospitals. Pending regulatory approval, Piedmont will acquire Eastside Medical Center in Snellville; Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside, both in Macon; and Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville.

• H. J. Russell & Company Debuts We Build, a New Podcast With a Twist on Construction

  May 03, 2021

  Today, H. J. Russell & Company (Russell), one of the largest Black family-owned construction services and real estate development companies in the United States, known for building iconic structures, debuts its company podcast, “We Build: The Podcast”, which is designed to infuse the company’s rich history and impactful future while sharing valuable insights from influential guests.

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