June 2016 Features

  • Communicorp: Key Benefits of Innovative Fulfillment Solutions

    June 30, 2016

    Finding creative ways to manage all of your marketing assets can be a challenge for any organization. Most marketers have various tools they only use for consumer engagement initiatives, and an entirely different suite of solutions for employee activities. Over time, marketers realize these materials must be continuously created, printed, packaged and stored in an organized way to facilitate access upon request, or to quickly ship when needed. Fortunately, there are innovative fulfillment solutions available in the marketplace to help address this pressing need.

  • Luke Flatt Installed as Board Member of the Georgia Bankers Association

    June 28, 2016

    James L. (Luke) Flatt, president and CEO of AB&T National Bank, Albany, has been elected by his peers to serve a two year term as an At Large member on the board of directors of the Georgia Bankers Association.

  • Colony Bank Opens Unique Office in Historic Tifton Location

    June 22, 2016

    Tifton is known in most circles as a rural South Georgia town, but Bill Marsh, Market President for the Tifton-based Colony Bank office, says the town sees a lot of activity. “Tifton is a great community,” he adds. “We have the advantage of having two major highways, US 82 and I-75, running through the town so it brings a lot of activity nearby, but it still has that small town feel. We’re known as a friendly city with a very diverse community and economy.”

  • 10 Tips for Better Internal and External Business Communication

    June 22, 2016

    Communication is an essential part of running a business. You need to be able to communicate effectively with members of your own team and those outside of your business. Members of the small business community have plenty of knowledge to share about effective communication. Check out some of their top tips below.

  • Growth of Family Residency Programs Benefits the Health of SWGA

    June 21, 2016

    On July 1st, three new physician residents will be the first to train with both Phoebe Family Medicine Residency and Colquitt Regional Medical Center in a collaborative effort to fulfill a critical need to bring more physicians to Southwest Georgia.

  • Self-Quiz: What Kind of Business Risk Taker Are You?

    June 16, 2016

    Few endeavors — scaling Mt. Everest or swimming with sharks might qualify — demand greater courage than the act of starting (or running) a small business. And with courage comes the willingness to take risks. Whether borrowing money to grow your business, launching a new product or hiring more employees — accepting risk and protecting yourself with liability insurance is critical to business success.

  • Regional Leadership Application Process Open for Locate South GeorgiaLEADS

    June 14, 2016

    Locate South Georgia announces the launch of its 21-county regional leadership development program for South Georgia with applications for participation going out June 4. A partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia, Locate South GeorgiaLEADS is the result of an 18-month strategic planning process looking at challenges, priorities and gaps in leadership across the region.

  • Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions (SECONDARY)

    June 13, 2016

    There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.

  • SunTrust Survey Indicates Growth in Small and Middle-Market Businesses

    June 09, 2016

    A recent national survey indicated a significant shift in how middle market and small businesses view expansion in the next five years. The Business Pulse Survey, which is conducted annually by SunTrust Bank, states that 36 percent of middle market companies with annual revenues of $10 – 150 million are exploring mergers and acquisitions, up from 25 percent in 2015.

  • Watson Spence: U.S. Department of Labor Makes Major Modification to the FLSA "White Collar Exemption"

    June 08, 2016

    "In the first year, the Department estimates that 4.6 million workers exempt under the current regulations who earn at least the current weekly salary level of $455 but less than the proposed salary level of $921 would, without some intervening action by their employers, become newly entitled to overtime protection under the FLSA."

  • 9 Ways You May Be Missing Opportunities to Build Your Brand

    June 02, 2016

    Chances are that your business has a logo, or at least an awesome name for which you are working to gain recognition every chance you get. You may already be promoting your business in obvious places like store signage, business cards or print ads, but there are numerous other fun and unique ways you can help build credibility, recognition and a connection with your desired customers: