Features
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Gulfstream Creates New System to Digitize Decades of Aircraft Engineering History
March 21, 2022
A team known for meticulously preserving the engineering documents at Gulfstream Aerospace Corps.’ headquarters in Savannah, Ga., recently designed a new database tool to make those important records easy to access and to ensure every detail is preserved for the future.
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Georgia Chamber Kicks Off New Georgia Economy Tour for 2022
March 18, 2022
The Georgia Chamber is proud to once again begin its statewide swing known as the New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo.
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Technical College System of Georgia Names 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year and 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year
March 17, 2022
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named Rochelle White from Oconee Fall Line Technical College was named TCSG’s 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year. Devlynn Taylor from Augusta Technical College won the 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.
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The Georgia Film Foundation Takes Center Stage
March 16, 2022
The Georgia Film Foundation, or GFF, has arrived in the Hollywood of the South, further cementing Atlanta – foundation headquarters – and the surrounding state, as the entertainment capital of the Southeast.
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Poll: Russia, Inflation, and Strengthening the Economy Are Top Priorities of CEOs, New Survey Finds
March 16, 2022
As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, a new survey of CEOs and Directors, released by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, details Russia concerns superseded inflation and strengthening the economy, which follow closely behind.
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Governor Awards More Than $217M to Eligible Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19 Efforts
March 14, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he will award more than $217 million to hospitals, assisted living communities, and personal care homes with 25 or more beds to help prevent and mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19.
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The Rome Floyd Chamber Welcomes Eric Collins as the Director of Programs
March 11, 2022
The Rome Floyd Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Collins to the staff as Director of Programs.
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Georgia's Unemployment Rate Continued to Fall in January
March 11, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell again for the twenty-first consecutive month, dropping one-tenth of a point to 3.2 percent from December’s revised rate of 3.3 percent.
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Southern Company Convenes Equity Leaders to Discuss Inclusive Innovation in the Energy Sector
March 10, 2022
Yesterday, Southern Company partnered with Black Enterprise to present Investing in Tomorrow, Today, a virtual event bringing together leaders for a conversation on the business case for supporting a diverse energy workforce.
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AG Chris Carr Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
March 08, 2022
Attorney General Chris Carr is joining a group of federal, state and local government agencies and national consumer advocacy organizations in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week during March 6th-12th.
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Herschend Enterprises Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award
March 07, 2022
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that highlights corporate generosity, today announced it has honored Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.
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Gov. Kemp & First Lady Marty Kemp Continue to Champion Important Issues on Behalf of Hardworking Georgians
March 07, 2022
In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been traveling across Georgia to champion important issues on behalf of hardworking Georgians.
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Georgia DOT Awards Approximately $173 Million in Construction Contracts in January
March 04, 2022
In January 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 25 projects valued at approximately $172,940,359.
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Sonny Perdue Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
March 02, 2022
The Board of Regents yesterday named former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
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Georgia’s Banks Post Strong 2021 Results
March 02, 2022
Georgia’s 150 FDIC-insured banks closed out 2021 with net income of $1.9 billion, a 52.2% increase from year-end 2020, according to FDIC data released Tuesday. Loans were up 6.5%, deposits grew by 14.2% and total assets increased by 13.3%. Credit quality also remains extremely strong, with noncurrent loans and charge-offs declining from already low levels.
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Georgia Center of Innovation: Providing Support Wherever Your Business Needs Us
February 25, 2022
At the Georgia Center of Innovation, it’s our mission to help businesses clear the path to innovation and growth by meeting them where they are – providing expert advice, and helping them navigate resources tailored to the needs they are facing.
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Port of Savannah to Grow Capacity by 60%
February 25, 2022
At Savannah State of the Port, Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority’s executive director, unveiled plans to expand the port’s container capacity by 60 percent. The enhancements will bring the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity from 6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units to 9.5 million TEUs by 2025.
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Georgia Chamber Announces Release of Annual Rural Renaissance Report
February 24, 2022
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces the release of the 2022 Rural Renaissance Report following a meeting of the Rural Prosperity Council in Tifton. The report is part of continued efforts to elevate Georgia's 140 rural counties through recommendations highlighting strategies and innovative solutions.
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Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Georgia Titan 100
February 23, 2022
Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2022 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Winning the War for Talent: Higher Education
February 22, 2022
No other issue so dominates boardroom and shipping docks as the lack of skilled workers. In the next three years Georgia will need to fill 122,000 healthcare positions, 27,000 manufacturing jobs will be open and 13,000 construction workers will be needed.
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Hartsfield-Jackson 2021 Passenger Numbers Nearly Double Prior Year
February 22, 2022
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the release of the 2021 traffic report. According to the report, ATL served more than 75 million passengers in 2021, a significant increase of 76 percent from the 42.9 million passengers served in 2020.
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Small Business Owners are Bullish on 2022 Despite Rising Costs & Staffing Concerns
February 22, 2022
UpSwell Marketing, a direct marketing agency specializing in helping small businesses grow their customer base, just released the results of their annual business sentiment survey.
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Georgia Center of Innovation’s AgTech Focus Reaching New Audiences
February 18, 2022
The Georgia Center of Innovation’s Director of AgTech Chris Chammoun has been featured multiple times in recent media interviews as this key industry sector experiences growth in the state.
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Georgia Sees Record-Breaking Job Creation From Economic Development Projects in First Half of FY22
February 17, 2022
Economic development projects secured in every region of the State of Georgia resulted in record-breaking job creation for the first half of the fiscal year. These 160 locations or expansions supported by GDEcD’s Global Commerce division will result in the creation of nearly 24,400 jobs and $9.8 billion investment in the state.
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Board of Regents Announces Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor
February 16, 2022
The Board of Regents voted to name former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue the sole finalist for the position of chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG).