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• Conference to Focus on Atlanta’s Impact on Commerce

  August 29, 2022

  Registration is open for TiECON Atlanta 2022, the premier conference for entrepreneurs. Hosted by TiE Atlanta on September 30th at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, this annual event connects business owners for networking, learning opportunities, and honoring the best of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial community.

• As Inflation and Uncertainty Abound, Georgia Parents’ Back-to-School Spending Surges

  August 29, 2022

  As students in Georgia head back to school, Deloitte issues its 2022 back-to-school survey results. Despite economic concerns, parents in the Peach State planned to spend an estimated $873 per child on back-to-school shopping, 32% higher than the national average of $661 per child.

• U.S. Chamber Kicks Off National Roadshow “Advance with Africa” to Deepen U.S.-Africa Business Engagement

  August 29, 2022

  On September 6th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will kick off its “Advance with Africa” roadshow in Atlanta at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, a hub for Black business owners and entrepreneurs.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Heath Fountain of Colony Bank

  August 26, 2022

  Colony Bank is a $2.70 billion dollar financial services company with 41 locations throughout Georgia is the largest Georgia based community bank headquartered outside of Atlanta. And while you may think of community banking as a traditional business mold, Heath Fountain, President and CEO of Colony Bank, shared several innovative and even thought-provoking approaches for generous leadership.

• MARTA: Funding to Purchase 25 Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure to Serve West Atlanta

  August 26, 2022

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority nationally recognized Sustainability Commitment Program received a federal funding boost recently with the award of a $19.3 million Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant.

• Securities & Charities Division Highlights Best Practices with State Law Enforcement

  August 26, 2022

  On Tuesday, the Secretary of State Securities and Charities Division led the Investment and Donor Fraud: Detect and Investigate Financial Exploitation seminar during the GBI’s Georgia Crime Information Center Training Symposium in Savannah.

• Cumberland CID Launches Non-Profit - One Cumberland

  August 25, 2022

  On Wednesday, the inaugural meeting for One Cumberland’s Board of Directors was held, officially launching Cumberland’s first community 501(c)(3) organization. One Cumberland, founded by the Cumberland Community Improvement District, will help bolster the work of the Cumberland CID by enhancing and broadening its reach, funding, and impact.

• Council for Quality Growth Hosts 2022 State of the BeltLine Breakfast

  August 25, 2022

  The Council for Quality Growth will host the 2022 State of the BeltLine address and breakfast to conclude their “State of” series of programs for the year on Tuesday, August 30th at The Gathering Spot ATL. This event is hosted in partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.1M in Grant Funding to Support More than 200 Arts Organizations Throughout Georgia

  August 25, 2022

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023, which began on July 1st.

• The Georgia Department of Community Affairs/Georgia Serves Announces $7M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 25, 2022

  The State of Georgia announced that it has received $7,260,916 in AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, a federal agency.

• Nobu Hotel Atlanta Launches Website, Reservations Now Open

  August 24, 2022

  Nobu Hospitality, the leading luxury lifestyle, hotel and dining brand announces the unveiling of Nobu Hotel Atlanta’s website, now accepting room reservations. Guests can visit atlanta.nobuhotels.com to book reservations and discover more about the property's exclusive guest room retreats and first-class amenities.

• Southern Company Renews as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship

  August 23, 2022

  The PGA TOUR today announced that Southern Company has renewed its relationship as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship in an agreement that extends through the 2027 tournament.

• State Transportation Board Elects New Leaders

  August 23, 2022

  The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting on August 18th.

• Draffin Tucker Contributes Over $1,000,000 to Rural Hospitals Through State’s Tax Credit Program

  August 22, 2022

  In response to Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, Draffin & Tucker, LLP has announced that with its 2022 contribution of approximately $200,000, the Draffin Tucker team has contributed over $1,000,000 to eligible rural hospitals within the state over the last six years.

• Georgia Tech Breaks Ground on Science Square

  August 19, 2022

  Georgia Tech, in partnership with Trammell Crow Company, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Science Square. This exciting new project will be a purpose-built district dedicated to biomedical research and technology — the first of its kind in Atlanta.

• 400 in Attendance at Governor Kemp’s Environmental Address in Gwinnett

  August 19, 2022

  A 14-year tradition for eco-focused nonprofit, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful was realized on August 12. 400 community, business, educational and environmental leaders packed the Convention Center at Gas South District to hear Governor Brian Kemp’s thoughts on the state of the environment in Georgia.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Staci Willson of Sunnyland Farms

  August 19, 2022

  Sunnyland Farms is a family-owned, fourth generation pecan farm that has been in business since 1948. What started as a mail order company has grown to serve tens of thousands of customers around the world. Staci Willson’s candid explanation of business generosity translates the idea into practical guidance for every sector and every size company.

• Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Supports New Affordable Housing Community along BeltLine Westside Trail in Capitol View Neighborhood

  August 18, 2022

  Prestwick Development Company and Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc. are gearing up to begin the construction of a new affordable workforce housing community at 1055 Arden Ave., SW in Atlanta’s Capitol View Neighborhood.

• Georgia’s Job Numbers Reach an All-Time High in July

  August 18, 2022

  Job numbers increased more than 12,000 from June to July to an all-time high and were up almost five percent over the year.

• Its Official: Atlanta to Host 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship

  August 17, 2022

  For the second time in less than a decade, the city of Atlanta will host the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. The game is slated for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta becomes the first city to repeat as a host destination for college football’s biggest game.

• The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Appoints Two Managing Directors

  August 15, 2022

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has appointed Diana Champ Davis as managing director, finance and grants management, and Wendy Feliz as managing director, Democracy and public policy advisor.

• Exhibition Hub Selects Doraville for New Immersive Arts Center in Atlanta

  August 15, 2022

  Exhibition Hub, the market leader in immersive digital art experiences, announced that it has selected Doraville as the home for its new Immersive Arts Center in Atlanta.

• Georgia’s Record Breaking Economic Year A Result Of Planning And Focus

  August 15, 2022

  This should come as no surprise, but I didn’t win the recent $1.3 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot. Neither did you unless you’re holding a ticket bought in Des Plains, Illinois at the end of July.

• Alpharetta is the #1 City in the South for Remote Work & Nature

  August 12, 2022

  As mental health days are becoming more common in the workplace, many people are making sure they have enough time for activities they love to keep them from experiencing burnout at work.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jud Savelle of Bishop Clean Care

  August 12, 2022

  Jud Savelle, President of Bishop Clean Care, is a native of Albany, who, along with his wife, Jenny, owns and manages their 70-year-old family business that focuses on residential and commercial cleaning services employing over 85 people in Southwest Georgia. Jud offered practical insight into the symbiotic relationship between every small business and the community in which you operate.

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