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• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Maggie Patton, Co-founder of Bitsy’s Snack Food

  October 07, 2022

  Can a purpose statement unite founders in a way that makes execution and decision making easier? In this interview with Maggie Patton, co-founder of Bitsy’s, we learn that a company purpose statement can be a key ingredient for navigating challenges and clarifying objectives, helping three founders find the focus they need for success.

• Georgia DOT Study Shows $30 Billion in Commodities Arrive and Depart Georgia by Air Each Year

  October 06, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Transportation released its Statewide Air Cargo Study that provides a comprehensive review of the air cargo industry in Georgia.

• Georgia Still ‘Top State for Doing Business.’ Here’s How We Do It.

  October 05, 2022

  What do you get when you combine the best workforce training program in the nation, robust logistics and infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment? The recognition of being the “Top State for Doing Business,” of course.

• Habitat for Humanity Announces Resumption of Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project

  October 05, 2022

  After a three-year hiatus, Habitat for Humanity will welcome hundreds of volunteers, staff, community members and country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to don their hard hats once again for the global housing nonprofit's Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

• Health Connect South 2022 Highlights Regional Health Partnerships and Draws Record Attendance

  October 04, 2022

  In the first in-person gathering since 2019, Health Connect South’s 9th Annual Gathering on September 22nd featured some of the biggest names and organizations in health and drew a record number of registrations, topping 1,100.

• Lieutenant Governor Hosts 15th Annual Business and Education Summit

  October 04, 2022

  The Office of Lieutenant Governor hosted College and Career Academies from across the state at the Butler Hall Event Center in Gray for the 15th Annual Business & Education Summit. Joined by industry and community leaders, educators, and students, the Summit held a series of panels highlighting emerging industries, the importance of skilled trades, and employment trends in healthcare.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Dan Cathy, Chairman of Chick-fil-A Part 2

  September 30, 2022

  Founded 76 years ago right here in Hapeville, Chick-fil-A and its Chairman Dan T. Cathy, recently received the 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. This recognition is based on their success in consistently delivering care through meaningful daily moments that permeate the Chick-fil-A culture and result in decades of generosity.

• University System of Georgia Awards Record Number of Degrees in FY2022

  September 30, 2022

  The number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia (USG) institutions increased in FY2022 to an all-time high of 74,446, a 2.1% increase over the previous year.

• Georgia Named No. 1 for Business for Unprecedented 9th Year

  September 29, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia has been named by Area Development magazine as the No. 1 state for business for the ninth consecutive year. No other state has earned this distinction for so many years.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2022 Award Recipients

  September 29, 2022

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees today announced the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards, presented to Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shaped communities and the state.

• Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series Hosts State and Federal General Election Debates

  September 28, 2022

  The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series will host General Election debates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Secretary of State, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, Labor Commissioner, State School Superintendent and U.S. Congressional Districts in October.

• U.S. Chamber Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting

  September 26, 2022

  This quarter, small businesses’ concern over inflation reached a new high as more brace for an uncertain future according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.

• Newnan-Coweta Chamber Receives $861,000 Subaward from Coweta County to Carry Out Small Business, Talent Development Programs

  September 23, 2022

  The Newnan-Coweta Chamber announces plans for two new significant economic development programs –one to help local small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic improve digital outreach and e-commerce capabilities; another to offer soft skills and technical training to adult workers who are either unemployed or underemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Dan Cathy, Chairman of Chick-fil-A

  September 23, 2022

  Founded 76 years ago right here in Hapeville, GA, Chick-fil-A and its Chairman Dan Cathy, recently received the 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. This recognition is based on their success in consistently delivering care through meaningful daily moments that permeate the Chick-fil-A culture and result in decades of generosity.

• West Georgia Technical College Foundation Holds the 20th annual Black Tie & Boots Event

  September 22, 2022

  On September 16th, the West Georgia Technical College Foundation celebrated the 20th annual Black Tie & Boots event.

• Aflac Survey Asks Americans, 'What Seems Risky to You?'

  September 22, 2022

  Most Americans, especially those with more income and education, are more concerned about mental health than challenges over the economy, the political environment or COVID-19. A surprising percentage of employees are ready to quit their jobs and start a business.

• TCSG Announces Availability of $1 Million in Funding To Support Apprenticeships

  September 21, 2022

  The Technical College System of Georgia, announces the availability of $1 Million in High Demand Career Initiatives Program funds to support the development and expansion of registered apprenticeships in Georgia’s high-demand industries.

• Georgia-based NCR to Separate Into Two Independent, Industry-leading Companies

  September 20, 2022

  NCR Corporation a leading enterprise technology provider to banks, retailers and restaurants, today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate NCR into two independent, publicly traded companies.

• GMSDC Kicks Off the 3rd Observance of Minority Business Opportunity Week in Georgia

  September 19, 2022

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, in partnership with the state of Georgia and area cities and counties, is gearing up to observe the 3rd annual observance of Minority Business Opportunity Week on September 19th – 23rd.

• USG Foundation Raises More Than $600,000 for Need-based Scholarships

  September 19, 2022

  The 18th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on September 8th, raised more than $600,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Bob Googe of Jittery Joe’s Coffee

  September 16, 2022

  During a recent conversation in Athens, Georgia, goBeyondProfit sat down with the founder and CEO of Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Bob Googe. Bob’s professional journey has traversed between management consulting, ministry and entrepreneurship.

• State Job's Number Hits New All-Time High as GDOL Hosts Virtual Job Fair

  September 16, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 2.8 percent for the second consecutive month while jobs numbers reached another all-time high increasing almost 16,000 from July.

• Electric, Propane & Natural Gas Vehicles Head Across State for Annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  September 12, 2022

  The 12th annual Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, continues its four-city showcase of fleet vehicles

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Athens-Based Rashe’s Cuisine

  September 09, 2022

  Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Rashe’s Cusine joined us on a panel conversation at a recent regional CEO Forum in Athens. We spoke with three founders who have established businesses rooted in this type of generosity. A generosity that is unfaltering, listens closely to the needs of its community and responds with equal measures of expertise and kindness.

• AGC Georgia Hosts Regional Construction Skills Challenges for High School Students

  September 07, 2022

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia has joined forces with contractors from across the state to host construction students for seven regional Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenges.

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