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• WGTC Apprenticeship Program Gets German Boost

  November 28, 2016

  West Georgia Technical College and Technical College System of Georgia representatives visited Grenzebach Corporation in Hamlar, Germany and inked a cooperation agreement with the Donauwörth technical school during a week-long visit to tour industrial and educational resources in Germany.

• Frank Patterson Appointed President of Pinewood Atlanta Studios

  November 18, 2016

  Pinewood Atlanta Studios, the third-largest film studio in the United States, and the largest purpose-built film studio outside of Hollywood, has appointed Frank Patterson as its first president. Patterson will assume the newly created role on January 1st. He will report to the Pinewood Atlanta Studios board of directors.

• Georgia Manufacturing Summit Keynote Speakers Tout Good-to-Great Experiences

  November 17, 2016

  As keynote speakers at the recent 2016 Georgia Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta, two prominent Georgia manufacturing executives provided good-to-great, real-life examples, strategies, and personal business philosophies to over 500 attendees.

• Attorney Angela Munson Speaks on Iraq to the Coweta County Safety Council

  November 14, 2016

  Angela Munson, who serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, was the guest speaker at the October 18, 2016 meeting of the Coweta County Safety Council.

• CakeLove CEO Shares Sweet Secrets at UWG

  November 11, 2016

  Warren Brown, founder and CEO of CakeLove, a Washington, D.C.,-based bakery, was welcomed by University of West Georgia faculty, staff, and students as well as community members to the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday night as he shared his insight into the business world and his journey through entrepreneurship.

• Fayette Chamber’s Strategic Leadership Visit Paves Way to Future

  November 10, 2016

  Forty-six Fayette County executives, and local elected officials, recently took a three-day trip to research best practices and planning strategies of a few highly ranked communities in the Greenville and York County areas of South Carolina. These destinations were specifically selected because they have comparable projects to those coming on line locally in Fayette County.

• Georgia's Film Industry is Topic at NuLink Early Bird Forum

  November 03, 2016

  Thanks in part to TV hits like "The Walking Dead," most Georgians realize the state has a thriving entertainment business. But most have no idea of the industry's impact on the state's economy.

• Fayette Chamber of Commerce Bolsters Image With Accolades, Awards and Best Practices Research on Eve of 50th Anniversary

  October 27, 2016

  Fayette County has recently achieved several notable accolades and awards, according to Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Carlotta Ungaro, and the best may be yet to come.

• WGTC Athletics to Host Casino Night Fundraiser

  October 24, 2016

  West Georgia Technical College Athletics is set to host a Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 19 at the Sunset Hills Country Club. The event will feature casino-style poker, craps, blackjack and roulette while money raised will benefit the WGTC Athletic Department.

• Georgia's Film Industry is Topic of October 25th NuLink Early Bird Forum

  October 20, 2016

  Lee Thomas, a deputy commissioner at the Georgia Department of Economic Development and division director of the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, will be the guest speaker at the October 25th NuLink Early Bird Forum.

• Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards

  October 18, 2016

  We all recognize that small businesses are an important part of our state’s economy, but did you know that almost 98 percent of the businesses in Georgia employ fewer than 100 employees? That’s why the Small Business ROCK STARS recognition is returning for its fourth year.

• "State of Healthcare" Lunch wraps up our 2016 "State of Community" Series

  October 17, 2016

  Three CEOs from local hospitals were our speakers for the October 5 "State of Healthcare" Lunch at the Newnan Country Club. Sponsored by Newnan CEO, this lunch followed our earlier lunch series programs focusing on local government and education.

• Newman-Coweta Chamber Invites You to “On Board Atlanta: An In Town Inter-City Visit”

  October 06, 2016

  Are you interested in helping shape the future of the metro region? “On Board Atlanta: An In Town Inter-City Visit” will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre on October 10th.

• Batson-Cook’s Randy Hall Almost Missed His Rewarding Career in Construction

  October 04, 2016

  Randy Hall, president and CEO of Batson-Cook Construction and the newly-installed president of Associated General Contractors of Georgia, might have missed the career in construction he enjoys so much today had it not been for Auburn University’s co-op program.

• WGTC Fall Enrollment Up 5 Percent, MOWR Up 40 Percent

  September 28, 2016

  West Georgia Technical College’s fall semester enrollment is up over 5 percent from last year to 6,707 students, the college announced on Tuesday. The number of high school students taking WGTC classes through the state’s Move On When Ready program is up 40 percent to 1,081 students.

• Chamber's 'State of Healthcare' Lunch is October 5th at Newnan Country Club

  September 26, 2016

  One of the Chamber's most popular programs of the year has been the "State of the Community" Lunch Series. The final lunch of the year in this series will be a “State of Healthcare” Lunch on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newnan Country Club.

• Communities in Schools of Coweta County Receives $36,000 Contribution from AT&T

  September 23, 2016

  On Tuesday, AT&T announced their continuing support of Communities in Schools of Coweta County through a $36,000 contribution that is designed to help sustain the activities of the CIS site coordinators at East Coweta High School.

• Finding Your Voice: Third Annual Women Empowering Women Event Opens to Sold-Out Crowd

  September 22, 2016

  A classroom at Tanner Health System in Carrollton was recently filled to capacity with women from all over the region ready to support and learn from each other at the third annual Women Empowering Women event.

• Value Share: Chick-fil-A Shares Values with UWG

  September 19, 2016

  Representatives from Chick-fil-A recently came to the University of West Georgia to highlight their shared values with students during the UWG Richards College of Business Chick-fil-A Showcase. The event, held during the college’s Chick-fil-A Day, was open to students, faculty, and staff, giving them the opportunity to hear from Chick-fil-A professionals about their philosophies on leadership, purpose, and customer service.

• Columbus Mayor to Speak at the Chamber's Next Women of Prosperity Lunch

  September 16, 2016

  Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will be the guest speaker for the Chamber's next Women of Prosperity Lunch on September 28th. The event will be held at the Newnan Country Club, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is sponsored by LifePlan Financial Advisors, Inc.

• Fayette Visioning Selects Branding Firm

  September 12, 2016

  Fayette Visioning announced that it has selected professional marketing firm Development Counsellors International to design, develop and assist with implementation of Fayette’s county-wide branding campaign. A 16-member branding task-force made up of a variety of Fayette business and community stakeholders reviewed branding proposals from ten marketing firms and then met with three finalists for in-person presentations.

• Blue-Collar Leadership & Leading Change Workshop in Newnan Set for Oct. 25th

  September 09, 2016

  When we invest in the development of those on the front lines, they become equipped to help us improve the bottom line according to Mack Story, author of Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading from the Front Lines.

• Finding Your Calling: An Interview with Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator & 2016 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Speaker

  September 08, 2016

  Few sports commentators are more respected or well-known than Jim Nantz. From the Super Bowl to the Masters to the NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball, Nantz has covered it all during his more than 30 years at CBS. Next week, Nantz will be a speaker at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus where he will share how perseverance and passion have propelled him to the top of his field.

• Honoring Law Enforcement at NuLink Early Bird Forum

  September 07, 2016

  Three of Coweta County’s top law enforcement officers were guests of honor at the Newnan Chamber's August 30th NuLink Early Bird Forum.

• Interactive Video: The Key to Real Customer Connections

  September 07, 2016

  In today’s cluttered media space, research shows that video stands out as one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. However, a perfect, polished video alone doesn’t automatically generate leads or sales.

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