April 2016 Video
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Selig Center for Economic Growth at UGA Outlines 2016 Economic Forecast for Georgia
April 29, 2016
Economic Data Analyst at the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Stephen Kuzniak discusses this years economic forecast for Georgia, and also talks about the success of this year's Terry College Economic Outlook Series.
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Greg Wright on the Strength of the Newnan-Coweta County Workforce
April 26, 2016
President of the Coweta County Development Authority, Greg Wright discusses the outstanding workforce that Newnan-Coweta County has to offer, and the great educational resources the community has to attract companies to the area.
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Georgia Film Academy Executive Director Jeffrey Stepakoff Discusses the State of the Film Industry in Georgia
April 25, 2016
Executive Director of the Georgia Film Academy, Jeffrey Stepakoff discusses the state of the now $6 billion film industry in Georgia, and talks about whats driving the growth in our state, as well as some challenges that we have to continue the momentum.
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Daryl Ingram on ECG Bus Tours & Helping Rural Communities
April 22, 2016
Senior Vice President with Electric Cities of Georgia, Daryl Ingram talks about furthering economic development in rural Georgia, and how their organization facilitates "Bus Tours" with project managers to showcase all communities have to offer.
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Gary Black Talks About the Growth of the Georgia Grown Brand & 2020 Vision
April 21, 2016
Agriculture Commissioner for the State of Georgia Gary Black discusses the growth and importance of the Georgia Grown Brand, and also discusses the Georgia Grown 2020 Vision - that 20% of the menu items in Georgia's schools will be Georgia Grown.
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Kris Vaughn on Georgia Young Gamechangers
April 20, 2016
Executive Director of Georgia Forward, Kris Vaughn talks about Georgia's Young Game-changers program, a leadership action program designed to come up with recommendations for communities.
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United States Senator Johnny Isakson on Every Student Succeeds Act & How it Relates to Georgia
April 19, 2016
Senior United States Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson talks about the importance of educating the children in our state and how the recently passed Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will further help strengthen Georgia's future workforce.
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Tony Ferguson on Georgia Power in Newnan-Coweta
April 18, 2016
Area Manager for Georgia Power Tony Ferguson talks about Georgia Power's presence in the region, where 135 employees help provide service for over 250,000 residents. He also discusses furthering the regions economic and workforce development.
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Eric Tanenblatt on Presidential Politics
April 13, 2016
Principal at Dentons Eric Tanenblatt talks about the crazy political season it has been relating to presidential politics on both sides of the spectrum.
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Tom Croteau on the GDEcD's Role in Economic Development Across the State
April 12, 2016
Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tom Croteau talks about how the Department works with communities and organizations across the state to bring new business and industry to Georgia.
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Kinder Morgan's Allen Fore on Community Investment in Augusta
April 11, 2016
Allen Fore, Vice President of Public Affairs for Kinder Morgan, talks about community involvement in Augusta - and the importance of knowing what community needs that the business community can make a priority.
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Candace Boothby on the Chamber and Collaboration in the Region
April 06, 2016
President & CEO of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Candace Boothby talks about the importance of collaboration and teamwork in all the Chamber and Community does; what she calls "Setting the Table."
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Braves' Mike Plant on the Creation of SunTrust Park Ballpark & the Battery of Atlanta
April 04, 2016
President of Development for the Atlanta Braves, Mike Plant talks about creating the new 41,000 seat SunTrust Park, set to open in 2017; and The Battery - the mixed-use entertainment complex with offices, apartments, hotels, and shops that surround the park.