Features
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5 Reasons to Attend The 9th Annual Georgia Logistics Summit
March 20, 2017
It’s Summit season again, and this is going to be the best one yet. Yes, we say that every year, but it just keeps getting better! This year will see the return of Summit staples like an address from Governor Deal, an update on the state of transportation in Georgia, and many other great presentations and discussions on industry best practices.
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WGTC Advisers Honored at State Conference
March 14, 2017
West Georgia Technical College swept the Advisor of the Year awards at the Georgia Student Government Association and National Technical Honor Society Winter Conference February 10-12 at Callaway Gardens. Two WGTC students and the WGTC NTHS chapter also were awarded.
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Georgia Recognizes Four Companies as Small Business Rock Stars
March 14, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized Georgia’s 2017 “Small Business Rock Stars.” GDEcD and GEDA hosted a luncheon where four Georgia companies were honored for being an outstanding, unique and impactful small business.
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony a Huge Success
March 10, 2017
On Feb. 25th, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame honored eight highly accomplished athletes during their annual induction ceremony held at the historic Macon City Auditorium. The group included football player Keith Brooking, golfer Laura Coble, tennis coach Manuel Diaz, football and track athlete Willie Gault, basketball player Matt Harpring, football player Garrison Hearst, athletic leader/golf coach Liz Murphey and football player Jeff Saturday.
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Coweta County Schools Choose 2017 Teachers of the Year
March 09, 2017
Teachers of the Year for each of Coweta County’s 31 public schools have been chosen by their fellow teachers. Teachers of the Year are selected by certified teachers at each school in recognition of exemplary teaching, and serve as ambassadors of their profession. This year’s honorees represent grade levels from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and a range of educational disciplines including elementary grade instruction, math, physical education, sciences, band, special education, language arts and media specialists.
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Registration Open for Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards Luncheon on March 13th
March 09, 2017
Georgia holds the title as the number one state in the nation in which to do business—a title it has held for four years in a row. And when 98 percent of Georgia companies (employing under 100) are considered small businesses, it makes sense the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) would want to salute these business owners with Georgia Small Business Week taking place March 13-17.
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Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters
March 08, 2017
The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.
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What Motivates Employees? UWG Faculty Research Yields Real-World Business Insights
March 03, 2017
Very few people would ever think that one day they may discover a research opportunity in their home country while teaching in another, but that’s exactly the situation that University of West Georgia’s Dr. Minna Rollins found herself in.
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CCF to Host Sporting Clays and Southern Supper April 29th
February 27, 2017
The Coweta Community Foundation will host its Second Annual Saturday Down South Sporting Clays and Southern Supper on Saturday, April 29 at Blalock Lakes Sporting Club from 2 to 10 p.m., with the sporting clays portion of the day beginning at 2 p.m.
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Atlanta Dream's Theresa Wenzel to Speak at Women of Prosperity Luncheon March 1st
February 24, 2017
The next Coweta's Women of Prosperity Lunch will be Wednesday, March 1st at the Newnan Country Club, with Theresa Wenzel, Team President of WNBA Atlanta Dream, as the featured speaker.
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Georgia Touts Another Year as a Leader in International Trade
February 22, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2016 trade numbers, which reinforce the states position as a front-runner in the global economy and as a leader in international trade.
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Updated Fly Delta App Helps Customers Find Their Way, Access Trip Info – Even Offline
February 16, 2017
Delta on Wednesday released the latest version of its Fly Delta app, giving customers access to the industry’s most innovative airport wayfinding maps, and the ability to keep up with boarding pass and flight details, even when a reliable Wi-Fi or cellular connection isn’t available.
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"Six Figure Success Club Meet Up" Begins March 3rd
February 15, 2017
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is pleased to announce they are partnering with Ignite Business Coaching to launch the "Six Figure Success Club Meet Up" beginning March 3rd.
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Leading by Serving Others: BB&T Lecture Series Features Chick-fil-A's David Daniels
February 14, 2017
The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business recently featured David Daniels, owner and operator of Chick-fil-A in Carrollton, who lectured on his secrets to success as the most recent installment of the BB&T Lectures in Free Enterprise. The series is a vital part of the Richards College of Business learning experience.
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10 Tips from UWG's Penny Pinching Ph.D.s Seminar
February 10, 2017
College students came for the free pizza, but stayed for the helpful tips shared by Dr. Heather Bono and Dr. William “Joey” Smith at the Penny Pinching Ph.D.s seminar recently held at University of West Georgia's Rowe Hall and hosted by economics professor Kim Holder and Kendall McCamy of the department of Financial Aid. Bono and Smith shared their insight on money management and saving money wisely.
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29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt Highlights Southwest Georgia
February 09, 2017
Just weeks after two tornados tore through Southwest Georgia, the region played host to the 29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, one of the premier economic development events in the nation and the largest for that corner of the state.
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Latest Survey Results for The Georgia Climate Index Suggest Major Shift in Outlook for Future Business Conditions
February 07, 2017
The results of the fourth quarter Georgia CEO survey suggests that Georgia business leaders feel more optimistic about the current business conditions in Georgia compared to the previous surveys. The purpose of the surveys is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis. Georgia CEO partners with the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED), a member of the College of Business at Georgia Southern University, to prepare, distribute and analyze the survey.
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Newnan-based Bonnell Aluminum to Acquire Futura Industries
February 02, 2017
The William L Bonnell Company Inc., announced that its parent company, Tredegar Corporation, has agreed to acquire 100% ownership of Futura Industries. Upon the closing of the transaction, which is expected by mid-February, Futura will become an operating division of Bonnell Aluminum.
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West Georgia Tech Hosts Korean Chamber Annual Dinner
January 31, 2017
West Georgia Technical College hosted the annual dinner of the Southeast United States Korean Chamber of Commerce at the college’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange Thursday night.
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UWG Economic Chair: 4 Things You Need to Know About the Local Economy
January 23, 2017
The West Georgia Regional Update, released recently by the University of West Georgia’s Center for Business and Economic Research, had good news for the six counties that make up the region: west Georgia’s economy is recovering and growing.
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Fayette Chamber Celebrates 50th Anniversary
January 19, 2017
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, January 14 by hosting 400 Fayette business and community leaders at a gala reception and dinner. The formal event brought together many past Chamber board chairs, members, elected officials and community leaders who played a large role in Chamber accomplishments since 1967.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs
January 19, 2017
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.
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Georgia Power Employees Volunteer at Christian City on MLK Day
January 18, 2017
For many Georgia Power employees, the federal holiday to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” 28 employees from Georgia Power’s Metro South Region arrived at Christian City early Monday morning to serve the children and senior adults who live on the 500-acre Christian City campus in Union City, just south of the Atlanta Airport.
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10 Tax and Budgeting Moves to Start the New Year Off Right
January 17, 2017
While the prospect of comprehensive tax reform looms large, there are some actions that you can take now that will help you and your business do well under current or new tax rules. In addition, law changes and other factors may influence actions you need to take now. Here are 10 ideas.
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future
January 11, 2017
Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.