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WGTC Program One Of Five In Nation To Receive $2,500 Grant
July 07, 2017
The Clinical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy program at West Georgia Technical College is one of only five in the nation to receive a $2,500 grant from the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, and program director Dr. Phyllis Ingham hopes to use the grant to recruit more students to the program.
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Registration Open for Center of Innovation for Logistics Luncheon in Savannah
July 07, 2017
According to the Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia companies rely on the state’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year—that’s billion with a B. And Colin McRae, an attorney at HunterMaclean in Savannah who specializes in transportation, logistics, and business litigation, says that with the support of state offices like the Center of Innovation for Logistics, it’s no wonder Georgia continues to rank as the number one state to do business.
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Best 6 Tips for Turning Customers Into Salespeople
July 06, 2017
Your customers are some of your greatest assets. Not only do they directly drive revenue in terms of repeat purchases, but they can also indirectly drive revenue in the form of selling your brand to other people. Do you know what it looks like to turn your customers into an extension of your sales team?
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The Human Performance of Your Business
July 05, 2017
Corporate America could gain a huge edge on its competition, if it began to learn from the world of sport and fitness. How so? Simple. Your body is a machine and all machines have capabilities and limitations. Your toaster can toast bread, but not muffins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Newnan-Coweta Chamber Presents "Show Me the Clients" Workshop on June 9th
May 26, 2017
On Friday, June 9th, Maria C. Hall of Ignite Business Coaching will lead a Show Me the Clients Workshop from 9:30-11am at 15 Perry Street, Newnan's Workspace, located at 15 Perry St. in Newnan.
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Twenty-one Graduates Honored at Leadership Coweta Celebration on May 18th
May 24, 2017
Twenty-one Coweta professionals graduated from Leadership Coweta on May 18th during a celebration lunch at the Newnan Country Club.
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Georgia's Ports Set New Industry Standard
May 23, 2017
The Georgia Ports Authority handled 333,006 twenty-foot equivalent container units in April, an increase of 11.7 percent, or 34,966 TEUs, compared to the same month a year ago. Across all ports, GPA's total tonnage increased by 13 percent, or 334,950 tons, to reach 2.94 million tons and the Authority's busiest April ever.
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ACG Atlanta Announces Fastest-Growing Middle-Market Companies in Georgia
May 22, 2017
The Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, a global professional organization with the mission of Driving Middle-Market Growth, announced the 2017 Georgia Fast 40, recognizing the top 40 fastest-growing middle-market companies in Georgia.
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Best-selling Author Joshilyn Jackson to Speak at June 7th BWN Luncheon
May 19, 2017
Book lovers, take note: New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author Joshilyn Jackson will be the featured speaker at our June 7th Women of Prosperity Luncheon at the Newnan Country Club.
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Southwire Makes $200,000 Donation to WGTC Foundation
May 18, 2017
Representatives from Southwire presented a check for $200,000 to the West Georgia Technical College Foundation last Friday to support student scholarships in Carroll County and the college’s Adult Education division.
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How to Strengthen Customer Relationships When Time is at a Premium
May 12, 2017
As a small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your business. And while the things that go on behind the scenes certainly matter, you can’t focus on them at the expense of your relationships with customers.
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Google Spurs $4.68B in Economic Activity for Georgia
May 11, 2017
Google released its 2016 Economic Impact Report, detailing its $222 billion in economic activity across all 50 states and Washington D.C. last year. The report also featured state-specific data, including information for Georgia. Last year, the tech giant helped produce more than $4.68 billion for the state’s economy — the ninth-highest among all 50 states.