GHC’s Economic Impact Approaches $180M
The University System of Georgia (USG) recently released the USG’s total economic impact on the state of Georgia. Of the more than $17 billion reported by the USG as a whole, Georgia Highlands College’s contribution was nearly $180 million.
CSU’s Leadership Institute to Bring 2019 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum to Columbus August 26-27
For the 14th year, the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, will bring a lineup of the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus. This year’s event, themed “Science of Leadership” bring speakers from all realms of science and technology and features a futurist, revolutionist, entrepreneur and astronaut.
‘Sustainable Highway’ The Ray Announces New Partnership
Having already been called the world’s “first sustainable highway,” that 18 mile stretch of I-85 near Columbus called “The Ray” is setting its sights even higher as it formalizes a partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The new agreement seeks to increase opportunity for the living transportation innovation laboratory.
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Parsons Corporation Among First to Locate at Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta
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Georgia Businesses Get A Boost As Fans Visit ‘Stranger Things’ Sets
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Georgia DNR: New Resources for Upcoming Grants Now Available
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Publix CEO Todd Jones: Addressing Food Insecurity in Georgia
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Report: Georgia Drops to 26th in the Nation in Highway Performance and Cost-Effectiveness
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AG Carr Leads 11-State Coalition, Obtains Victory in Blocking WOTUS Rule
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Increased in July
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Survey: Finance Leaders Report Technology Skills Most Difficult To Find When Hiring
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Clearing the Air? State’s Actions on Toxic Emissions Leave Confusion
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GDEcD's Ashley Varnum on the Georgia Automotive & Emerging Technology Awards
Ashley Varnum, Director of the ADAAM Team at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, discusses the upcoming Automotive Awards and the call for nominations that end September 13th.
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Chair of the Jekyll Island Foundation Boog Candler discusses the Foundation and all the great things happening on Jekyll.
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President & CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Santiago Marquez talks about the history of the organization and their mission to help promote and support Hispanic businesses in Georgia.
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