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• 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:

• Communicorp: Simply Manage Your Creative Assets Using OnDemand Technologies

  May 25, 2016

  With all of your graphic design elements in place, you may be wondering how to manage these creative assets throughout your entire organization. Well, technology is a great solution to your dilemma. To help you understand the various solutions that come into play and how they work, let’s walk through a real-world scenario.

• Are Exhausted Employees Destroying Your Business?

  May 24, 2016

  Very few entrepreneurs get enough sleep, and the “sleep shortage” is affecting employees too. Seven out of 10 workers in a recent survey (PDF) by Accountemps/Robert Half report they are frequently tired on the job — which could be putting your business at risk.

• Southwest Georgia District Extension Director Embraces New Job

  May 23, 2016

  Tim Varnedore’s 28-year experience working in University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, not to mention his youth as a 4-H’er spent on his family’s farm, has prepared him for his newest Extension position: Southwest District director.

• Synovus Launches “Here Matters” Community Outreach Program

  May 19, 2016

  Synovus has introduced Here Matters, the company’s refreshed community outreach program for the 28 locally-branded banks it operates across its five-state footprint. Here Matters will focus Synovus’ and its team members’ outreach efforts on three areas of local community service: education, needs-based opportunities, and health and wellness.

• Lt. Gov. Cagle Launches Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training

  May 17, 2016

  Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle launched the Georgia Consortium of Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) Program, the first of its kind in the United States, with the Central Educational Center, Coweta County’s College and Career Academy. Beginning in the 10th grade, high school students will now have the opportunity to complete their education with a high school diploma, German apprenticeship certificate and an associate degree in Industrial Mechanics through West Georgia Technical College.

• Georgia 2030: The Chamber's GPS Device to Reach State's Business and Economic Future

  May 16, 2016

  A hundred years ago, the then-newly formed Georgia Chamber of Commerce wisely initiated a road map with the intention of planning the future of business in the Peach State. Today, one year into the second century of the Chamber, President and CEO, Chris Clark and the Chamber Board are instead utilizing modern GPS tracking and other digital tools to explore and research emerging commerce trends, needs and resources for Georgia’s future. This initiative is entitled “Georgia 2030.”

• Phoebe Putney Health System Generates $1.2 Billion for Local and State Economy

  May 04, 2016

  Phoebe Putney Health System generated more than $1.2 billion in revenue for the local and state economy in 2014 according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association. The report also found that, during the same period, the health system provided nearly $60 million in community benefit while supporting over 10,000 full-time jobs throughout Southwest Georgia and across the state.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates “Small Business Week” in Big Way with Entire Community

  May 02, 2016

  Many diverse groups and individuals in Georgia may celebrate later this week on the fifth of May, but the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Small Business Week” festivities will run the entire week through Thursday, climaxing that evening with naming the winner of the “Small Business of the Year” at a Cinco de Mayo fiesta.

• Polymer Solutions Group Acquires Sasco Chemical Group, Inc.

  April 29, 2016

  Arsenal Capital Partners announced Thursday that its specialty polymers and additives platform, Polymer Solutions Group, acquired Sasco Chemical Group, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the rubber, wood, consumer and medical industries.

• Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries

  April 27, 2016

  In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.

• Albany-based F&W Purchases Fountains’ Forestry & Real Estate Businesses

  April 22, 2016

  F&W Forestry Services, Inc., one of the oldest and largest forest management and consulting firms in the U.S., announced that it has acquired London-based O.C.S. Group Ltd.’s forestry and land subsidiaries. The acquisition includes three companies with forest management and real estate operations in North America and the United Kingdom.

• Watson Spence Attorney Bo Plowden on Conservation Easements

  April 20, 2016

  A conservation easement is a binding agreement between a property owner and a qualified land trust or government entity that limits uses of that property forever. In Georgia two of five conservational purposes must be served in order for the land to qualify. Watson Spence Attorney Bo Plowden Discusses them.

• Dr. Art Dunning: Strengthening Link Between Economic Development, Higher Education is Good Business

  April 14, 2016

  An undeniable connection exists between Southwest Georgia’s economic development and institutions of higher learning. Colleges and universities impact the wealth and resources of communities in many ways and that’s true for Albany State University and Darton State College. In about a year, it will also be true for the consolidated university.

• Albany-Dougherty EDC Honors Existing Industries With Annual Awards

  April 13, 2016

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission today honored existing industries Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Mars Chocolate North America, and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for their global exports, innovative business practices, economic impact and corporate giving, respectively, at its 2016 ADEDC Industry Awards.

• 2016 Albany-Dougherty Industry Celebration Week Recognizes Existing Industries

  April 11, 2016

  Albany CEO discussed economic development and the 2016 Albany-Dougherty Industry Celebration Week with Justin Strickland, president of the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission.

• Whose Fault Is It When Employees Fail?

  April 08, 2016

  I recently read a book that every small business owner and entrepreneur should read. “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win” is written by former U.S. Navy SEAL and current management consultants Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. I generally don’t look to martial or sports resources for today’s modern business problems, quite frankly because many of them are outdated and ineffective. These two professionals, however, provide experience from both their military and civilian background that every manager of people should have in their toolbox.

• Renasant Bank Hosting Annual Albany Shred-A-Thon Event on April 9th

  April 06, 2016

  More than 15 million U.S. residents are victims of identity theft each year, with an estimated cost of financial losses totaling more than $50 billion. Protecting personal identification is a growing concern among consumers and businesses. To reduce the risk of identity theft, Renasant Bank will host the annual community Shred-A-Thon event on Saturday, April 9th.

• Dr. Art Dunning: The Greatest Days are Ahead for Albany State University

  March 24, 2016

  The consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College allows for students at both facilities to bring transformational change to the area that can improve the lives of current and future students and area residents.

• Georgia Technology Summit Speakers Envision Innovation on Land, at Sea and in the Air

  March 22, 2016

  At the recent 12th Annual Georgia Technology Summit held in Atlanta by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), three keynote speakers envisioned their respective spheres of influence where future technological innovation will flourish: within the growth of cities (such as Atlanta); in the air (The Weather Company); and, at sea (the U.S. Navy).

• Albany Technical & GeorgiaFIRST Robotics to Host District Robotics Competition

  March 18, 2016

  Albany Technical College and GeorgiaFIRST Robotics will host the Albany - Peachtree District FIRST Robotics Competition this Friday and Saturday.

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