June 2017 Features

  • SILON to Invest $20M in Fayette County

    June 28, 2017

    Gov. Nathan Deal announced that SILON, a leading producer of technical compounds and polyester staple fibers, will create more than 20 jobs and invest $20 million in a new Peachtree City facility.

  • 4 Ways to Improve Customer Service Through Technology

    June 27, 2017

    In today’s competitive business world, it’s more vital than ever to keep customer service accommodating and fresh, staying up to date on the latest convenience services and the best new products. Without great customer service, customer acquisition and retention become difficult, nearly impossible. Through the implementation of technology, you can drastically improve your customer service overnight. Take a look at these 4 ways you can connect with customers on a deeper level and rise about the noise.

  • Deloitte CFO Signals Survey: CFOs Remain Optimistic; Business Focus on Offense Over Defense

    June 23, 2017

    Deloitte's CFO Signals survey for the second quarter reveals chief financial officers representing many of North America's largest and most influential companies continue to be optimistic about the current and future states of major economic regions as well as their own-company prospects.

  • Newnan Dermatology Welcomes New Physician

    June 21, 2017

    Newnan Dermatology, offering best-in-class medical care for nearly three decades, proudly announces the addition of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samit Patrawala to its roster of physicians.

  • Gov. Deal Breaks Ground on the New Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center at Augusta University

    June 20, 2017

    Governor Nathan Deal broke ground on the much-anticipated, new Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center at Augusta University Monday.

  • YP Fayette to Hold Adult Big Wheel Races Tuesday, June 20th

    June 15, 2017

    YP Fayette is hosting an evening of networking and adult Big Wheel races on Tuesday, June 20th at 5:30pm on the Fayette County courthouse grounds. Races and obstacle courses will be run; big wheels and safety gear will be provided.

  • 10 Steps to Becoming the Best Entrepreneur You Can Be

    June 15, 2017

    Whether you run a local business or one that’s completely online, your success probably hinges less on the products or services you sell than about the entrepreneur you are. So how do you upgrade your skills, creativity and instincts — for the benefit of your business, of course. Members of our small business community have experience in many of those areas. Check out some of their top tips in the list below.

  • Newnan Chamber to Host State of Commerce/Retail: Art vs. Science Lunch at Ashley Park

    June 13, 2017

    The Newnan-Coweta Chamber will host a “State of Commerce/Retail” Lunch on Wednesday, June 21st. A panel discussion will be moderated by Assistant City Manager Hasco Craver of the City of Newnan, and the speakers will include Ashley Park General Manager Mark Curran, Senior Project Manager Retail-Commercial Guy (Mill) Graves with Electric Cities of Georgia, Senoia Downtown Development Authority Chairman Suzanne Helfman and Main Street Newnan Manager Courtney Harcourt.

  • StartUp Fayette Launches

    June 12, 2017

    The Economy Committee of the Fayette Visioning Initiative and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce announced a new program to foster startup businesses. Called StartUp Fayette, the program aims to bring together high-tech, creatives, makers and other innovative/non-traditional business on the southside region of Metro Atlanta.

  • CMIT Solutions of Fayette and Coweta Wins Prestigious National Awards

    June 09, 2017

    Doug Bates, president and of CMIT Solutions of Fayette and Coweta, won the “President’s Award” and the “Success Story” award at the company’s recent annual convention and awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. Bates has consistently earned top honors from the franchise company and local chambers of commerce since opening his business in April 2009.

  • Georgia Construction Outlook Survey: 86% of Respondents Project Revenue Increase

    June 09, 2017

    The Georgia Construction Outlook Survey indicates that 86 percent of the state’s privately held construction companies project a revenue increase over the prior year. The survey, released on Tuesday, was conducted by Kennesaw State University’s Construction Management Department in cooperation with Bennett Thrasher, one of the country’s largest full-service certified public accounting and consulting firms.

  • 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Small Business Tools

    June 02, 2017

    There are so many tools you can use to run a successful business. But if you don’t take care to actually use those tools to their full potential, your business could suffer. To learn how to get the most out of your small business toolkit, take a look at these tips from members of our small business community.

  • John Michael Montgomery to Headline Black Tie & Boots

    June 01, 2017

    The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced that John Michael Montgomery will headline its 16th anniversary Black Tie & Boots concert at the WGTC Murphy Campus in Waco on Saturday, July 29th.