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• Governor Brian Kemp: Here's How We Kept Georgia Open for Business

  January 25, 2021

  One year ago, none of us could have imagined the challenges we would face as a nation. Here in Georgia — similar to the rest of the country — our economy was growing at a rapid pace, unemployment was at its lowest in state history, and more Georgians were finding high-quality, sustainable jobs.

• Georgia Power Area Manager Toni Hannah Shares Lessons, Tips on Successfully Pivoting in your Career with Junior League of DeKalb

  January 22, 2021

  At a recent Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. (JLD) virtual meeting, Georgia Power Area Manager Toni Hannah shared with members her tips and experiences on successfully pivoting in your career. The presentation was part of JLD’s “Training Thursday” series.

• Chris Clark & Teresa White: The Reimagined New Georgia Economy

  January 22, 2021

  As 2021 unfolds, the Georgia Chamber remains true to our purpose of supporting job creation, economic mobility, growth, equality and free enterprise statewide. Most importantly, we continue to listen to Georgia businesses as we focus on recovery and resiliency for a reimagined new Georgia economy.

• goBeyondProfit: Action Steps to a Diverse Workplace

  January 22, 2021

  Replay this conversation over and over to discover tried and true programs and processes to implement as well as guidance to create a customizable check list of incremental steps forward.

• Community Foundation’s GoATL Impact Investing Fund Announces New Commitments

  January 22, 2021

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s GoATL Fund provides flexible, cost-effective impact capital to support our region’s nonprofits and social enterprises. Today, it announces three positive moves forward for the community.

• goBeyondProfit: Beyond Bias & Blind Spots

  January 21, 2021

  In this conversation, experts help you discover hidden obstacles to realizing the ideal workplace and share actionable steps to remove the barriers to success.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Looking for Development Partner in Cargo Ultimate Project

  January 21, 2021

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced the release of a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for its ultimate project aimed at promoting trade and cargo growth.

• City of Atlanta Re-Imagines Downtown Kiosk Program

  January 21, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced reforms to the City of Atlanta’s public kiosk program to enhance the economic and pedestrian vibrancy of downtown, while creating greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.

• Council for Quality Growth Announces Fireside Chat with Newly Elected County Chairs

  January 20, 2021

  The Council for Quality Growth and their Board of Directors will host a socially distanced fireside chat featuring newly elected County Chairs from across the metro region on January 22nd.

• Atlanta BeltLine Seeks Funding to Complete Trails Before 2030

  January 20, 2021

  Legislation to create a Special Service District (SSD) within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area was introduced at the Atlanta City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 19th. This new revenue source would ensure completion of the 22-mile loop of mainline, multi-use trails and stimulate jobs and economic recovery.

• Gov. Kemp Reports 16,000+ Jobs Created During First Half of Fiscal Year

  January 20, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than 16,000 jobs were created across all regions of the state by economic development projects in Georgia during the first half of fiscal year 2021, generating nearly $6 billion in new investments.

• goBeyondProfit: Impact of Racial Inequity at Work

  January 20, 2021

  A bit of history frames the discussion that leads to practical understanding of why conversations on race are vitally important in the optimal workplace.

• goBeyondProfit Releases Video Series Identifying Common Dynamics that Hurt Company Cultures & Hinder Success of Black & Other Diverse Employees

  January 19, 2021

  As follow up to their recent research report on Empathetic Leadership, goBeyondProfit has released a three-part video series offering business executive insights on common workplace practices and perspectives that hinder all employees, but in particular Black employees, from peak performance.

• MARTA Track Replacement Project to Enhance Safety and Customer Experience, Extend Life of Rail System

  January 19, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is investing approximately $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines that will enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience.

• City of Atlanta Installs New Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

  January 19, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the installation of a new bronze sculpture of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The installation, titled “Hope Moving Forward,” is located at the intersection of Northside Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive near Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the City’s MLK Innovation Corridor Project.

• Survey: America's CEOs Start 2021 Concerned About Taxes, Optimistic About Trade, & Eager to Return to the Office

  January 19, 2021

  As 2021 begins, a new survey from The Conference Board reveals the biggest issues that will keep business leaders up at night in the new year. CEOs in the United States are more worried about higher corporate taxes and increased regulation, but less worried about global political instability and disruptions to global trade.

• Central Atlanta Progress Announces 2021 Award Recipients

  January 15, 2021

  Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) will host their 2021 Annual Meeting & Awards Tribute virtually. The hour-long special, called Good Morning Downtown, will feature informative and entertaining segments by CAP/ADID leadership, staff and some very special guests.

• Apple, Southern Co. to Fund New Tech Hub at Atlanta University Center

  January 15, 2021

  Southern Company and Apple Inc. joined educators and community stakeholders today to announce a partnership to launch the Propel Center, a new digital learning hub, business incubator, and global innovation headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia for students of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

• Despite Challenges, Georgia Ports Achieved Milestones in 2020

  January 15, 2021

  Despite unprecedented challenges in 2020, the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) and its partners achieved many milestones.

• Georgia Plans to Provide Bonus Payment to Every Public School Teacher, School Staff Member

  January 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and school-level staff member in the state.

• SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders & All Lenders on Tuesday

  January 15, 2021

  The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.

• Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Event Attracts over 3,000 Participants

  January 14, 2021

  The Georgia Chamber all-virtual Eggs and Issues event, presented by AT&T, Atlanta Gas Light, Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, Inc., and Georgia Power aired virtually Wednesday to more than 3,000 business and community leaders across the state.

• Kris Reinhard to Serve as 2021 ACVB Chair

  January 14, 2021

  Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors names Kris Reinhard its chair in 2021. Reinhard is a partner in Fifth Group Restaurants and serves as general manager of Bold, Fifth Group’s Catering and Design Division.

• Atlanta Region Receives Over $2.48 Million in Grants from the Community Foundation

  January 14, 2021

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, announced $2,481,250 in grants to more than 60 nonprofits in the metro Atlanta region.

• Chair, Deputy Chair of Atlanta Fed's Board of Directors Designated

  January 13, 2021

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the designation of Elizabeth A. Smithas the 2021 chair of its board of directors, and Claire Lewis Arnold as the 2021 deputy chair. Both are Class C directors, appointed to the board by the Board of Governors in Washington, DC.

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