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Georgia Employers’ Association 2019 Leadership Series to Commence
February 15, 2019
Georgia Employers’ Association provides an abundance of educational and leadership training for the business community across Georgia. An annual offering, the Leadership Series provides practical skills and tools that lead personnel, team leaders, supervisors and future front-runners need to succeed in our ever-evolving business climate.
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New Survey Report Highlights the State of Georgia's Manufacturing Industry
February 14, 2019
Aprio, LLP, a nationally-recognized CPA-led business advisory firm, Georgia Tech's Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Kennesaw State University released a report today on the state of the manufacturing industry based on the results of the 2018 Georgia Manufacturing Survey.
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Gov. Kemp Names Members of Georgians First Commission
February 13, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced eighteen (18) appointments to the Georgians First Commission, a task force created by executive order on his first day in office. The commission will review state regulations, policies, and procedures to streamline government, remove inefficiencies, and secure Georgia’s place as the top state for small business in the country.
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AT&T Expands Ultra-Fast Internet Speeds to 1 Million Georgia Locations
February 13, 2019
To continue to improve how our customers connect, AT&T is investing to expand and enhance its 100% fiber network powered by AT&T Fiber and deliver our fastest internet speeds to more customers. Ultra-fast internet speeds are now available to more than 1 million locations across the state of Georgia, including in parts of more than 31 counties and 73 cities.
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Charlie Harper: Kia Puts West Point On World Stage
February 12, 2019
One of the unexpected highlights of Atlanta’s Super Bowl was an ad by Kia announcing its new full size Telluride SUV. While the vehicle was shown, it was the people of West Point Georgia that were featured, and the divide between rural and urban America highlighted.
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Senator Isakson to Receive ‘John McCain Service to Country Award’ for Support of National Service
February 12, 2019
In recognition of his strong support for national service, Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will receive the inaugural John S. McCain Service to Country Award from Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state service commissions and individual champions who work to ensure Americans of all ages can serve and volunteer in their community.
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TAG Unveils the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
February 11, 2019
The Technology Association of Georgia has announced the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.
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BB&T and SunTrust to Combine in Merger of Equals to Create Premier Financial Institution
February 07, 2019
SunTrust Banks, Inc. and BB&T Corporation announced today that both companies' boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $66 billion. The combined company will be the sixth-largest U.S. bank based on assets and deposits.
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Logistics Technology Company Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
February 06, 2019
On the final day of the Jump Start 2019 supply chain conference, SMC³ staff, members of the board and President and CEO Andrew Slusher officially broke ground on the transportation technology company's future headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga. Completion is scheduled for March 2020.
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Governor Kemp Celebrates Georgia Tourism Industry, Unveils 2019 Travel Guide
February 06, 2019
Governor Brian Kemp was joined by Georgia tourism industry professionals from across the state for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to recognize the importance of the tourism industry in Georgia.
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Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Enters 33rd Year of Continuous Service to Georgia Businesses
February 05, 2019
February marks an important milestone for the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) as it enters its 33rd year of continuous operation in aiding Georgia businesses that are pursuing government contracts.
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Equifax to Provide Free Credit Report Service to Consumers Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown
February 05, 2019
Equifax Inc., a global information solutions company, announced that it will provide a free credit report service to consumers employed by the federal government who were impacted by the partial shutdown.
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West Georgia Technical College Announces 2019 GOAL and RPA Winners
February 04, 2019
West Georgia Technical College has named Ashley Phillips, an accounting and business management student from LaGrange, as its 2019 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership winner and Pharmacy Technology Program Chair Michelle Hill as its 2019 Rick Perkins Award winner.
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Kia Motors Reveals New Brand Personality in 90 Second Super Bowl Ad
February 04, 2019
Kia’s Longest-Ever Super Bowl Ad Showcases the “Give It Everything” Spirit of the Brand and its West Point, GA Manufacturing Facility, home of the all-new 2020 Telluride SUV.
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Georgia Power Files 20-year Plan to Meet Georgia's Future Energy Needs
February 01, 2019
Georgia Power filed its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). The company files an IRP every three years to outline how it will continue to deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its 2.5 million customers over the next 20 years.
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Rick Jackson Shares Why He Founded goBeyondProfit
January 31, 2019
Rick Jackson, the CEO and Chairman of Jackson Healthcare shares why he launched goBeyondProfit – a fully funded venture for his peers and their companies. He believes that goBeyondProfit offers a tremendous opportunity for business leaders to learn from each other and make an even bigger impact in the communities where they live, work and serve.
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2019 Kicks Off with a Slight Increase in Small Business Hiring and Wage Growth
January 31, 2019
The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch started the new year with slight gains in small business job and hourly earnings growth. The Small Business Jobs Index increased 0.04 percent in January to 98.92, though it remains down 0.96 year-over-year.
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Enrollment Spikes for UWG Newnan: Courses Reflect Community Need
January 30, 2019
More of a good thing is better – especially when comes to helping students realize their unlimited potential. That’s why the University of West Georgia Newnan is pleased to announce a 40 percent increase in student enrollment for spring 2019 over the same time last year.
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Glassdoor Reveals The 50 Best Jobs In America For 2019
January 30, 2019
With millions of U.S. workers looking for new jobs in the new year, Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, announced its annual jobs report identifying the 50 Best Jobs in America for 2019.
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Georgia Public Service Commission Faces Busy and Challenging Case Load in 2019
January 29, 2019
The Georgia Public Service Commission will face an unprecedented number of major proceedings and rate cases in 2019, beginning with the filing of Georgia Power Company’s Integrated Resource Plan on January 31st.
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Students Take Nearly Half of Top Awards at Tech Competition
January 28, 2019
Fayette’s elementary, middle and high school students outdid themselves this year at the West Georgia Technology Competition, taking home 71 percent of the first-place awards, topping last year’s 32 percent. As if that was not enough, they snapped up 46 percent of the top three placements, and this was just the school system’s second trip to the competition.
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Georgia Historical Society Set to Kickoff Free Public Events of the 2019 Georgia History Festival
January 28, 2019
With the Georgia Day Parade only one week away the Georgia Historical Society is set to kick off the 2019 Georgia History Festival with a full slate of free public events.
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Flexing Georgia's Corporate "Do-Good" Muscles
January 24, 2019
Do Georgia businesses understand the great mutual value gained from corporate generosity? I wonder this frequently. It’s the reason I felt compelled to join with other Georgia business leaders in the goBeyondProfit initiative, banding together in virtual alignment around the value and importance of finding ways to give back beyond our daily business efforts.
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goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO Finalizing Corporate Philanthropy Research
January 22, 2019
goBeyondProfit, a not-for-profit initiative encouraging all Georgia businesses to prioritize community engagement, is conducting statewide corporate trend research in partnership with Georgia CEO. The survey will wrap up this week.
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Outdoor Stewardship Fund to Protect Georgia’s Natural Assets
January 21, 2019
Passed with more than 82 percent of the vote, the Outdoor Stewardship Act is intended to “promote stewardship for state parks, state lands and wildlife management areas, support local parks and trails and protect critical conservation land.”