Features
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Facebook at Work Could Rival LinkedIn, Google Drive
November 20, 2014
Unless you’re updating the company page, using Facebook at work is frowned upon generally. But a new report suggests that Facebook is planning to invade the workplace with the intent of getting actual work done, not frittering away your day. The purported Facebook at Work would seek to challenge competition in the social media and cloud collaboration markets.
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Faison Middleton on Parental Liability for Social Media Activity
November 17, 2014
Can parents be sued and held liable for their children's social media activity? A recent Georgia Court of Appeals case suggests in certain circumstances the answer is "yes." Watson Spence Partner Faison Middleton digs into the subject deeper.
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15 Startup Mistakes You Should Avoid
November 14, 2014
Think back to when you started your most recent company. What were the biggest mistakes you made at the time? Or, if you’re in the process of starting a business today, what mistake are you most concerned about making? Expert Market has come up with this infographic listing 15 startup mistakes small business owners and entrepreneurs need to consider.
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Gulfstream Shines in Georgia, A Conversation with Their CEO Larry Flynn
November 12, 2014
Recently, Georgia CEO tried to catch Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation CEO, Larry Flynn, on the fly while he was busily preparing for the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibit in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Flynn provides the very latest updates about the show and many other current initiatives at Gulfstream for our readers in the following interview.
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Georgia University Enrollment Up for First Time in Two Years
November 10, 2014
Fall 2014 enrollment in the University System of Georgia’s 31 colleges and universities totaled 312,936 students, an increase of 1.1 percent over fall 2013. This fall’s modest enrollment increase reverses a two-year trend in student enrollment in the University System of Georgia.
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How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business
November 07, 2014
Imagine if you could turn your favorite leisure activity into a successful business venture. Many Americans are now turning to what they love to earn income, whether it’s enough to quit their day job or just a fun way to cover the costs. If you are passionate about a craft or other activity, your money-making opportunities are virtually endless these days. Here are some things to consider as you turn your hobby into cash.
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Zaxby’s CEO McLeroy Drums Up Decades of Growth
November 06, 2014
As a youngster, Zaxby’s CEO, Zach McLeroy, dreamed of playing the drums as a rock star, or playing basketball as an all-star, but never could he have imagined becoming a superstar in the chicken business. In the relatively short span of a little over two decades, McLeroy and his grade school buddy and co-founder, Tony Townley, have taken their original Zaxby’s location in Statesboro, Georgia and replicated it more than 640 times—far exceeding their original long-term objective of 10 stores.
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The Sheriff Speaks: Firearms in the Home
November 04, 2014
With all of the new gun laws, more people are purchasing firearms. Keeping a firearm in the house is an issue with many safety concerns. Many people choose not to keep a firearm because they do not know how to keep one safely. Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul gives some good tips and things to think about on the subject.
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Wynfield Plantation Gives Guests a Little Something Extra
October 30, 2014
The South Georgia plantation belt running from Albany to Thomasville is home to the long traditions of hospitality and hunting. At Wynfield Plantation in Albany quail hunting and gracious hospitality merge into the picture-perfect setting for formal corporate events and informal business strategizing. Leaders in Georgia’s and the nation’s agricultural, banking, oil and gas, medical, chemical, trucking and private equity industries, as well as others, reward their best salespeople and top clients with excellent accommodations and guided hunting experiences.
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SunTrust Pursues Homegrown Leadership in Georgia
October 29, 2014
Here at Georgia CEO, we’ve conducted a series of interviews with SunTrust presidents from Savannah, Columbus, Albany and Macon. One common theme between these leaders is they have strong ties to Georgia. They were either born or reared here, attended college or have family ties to the state. Jim Manley, regional president of the Macon/Columbus/Albany region, might be the most homegrown of the five.
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Hannah Solar Ensures Georgia’s Place in the Sun
October 27, 2014
Georgia is one of the fastest growing solar markets in the country and Hannah Solar, winner of the 2014 Champion of Change Award, is accommodating commercial-industrial and agricultural demand for solar energy. We talk to CEO of Georgia-Based Hannah Solar Pete Marte about the growth of the industry in the state.
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Chris Cohilas on New Law Changes in the Way Plaintiffs & Insurers Negotiate Claims
October 22, 2014
In 2013, the Georgia Legislature passed a new statute that greatly affects how attorneys who represent persons injured in automobile collisions negotiate with liability insurers. Watson Spence Attorney Chris Cohilas gives us some in depth perspective,
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GaMEP Positively Impacts Georgia’s Manufacturing Sector
October 21, 2014
U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, and the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Program (GaMEP) is ensuring that Georgia’s manufacturing industry resurges with the nation’s.
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ASU to Celebrate 2014 Homecoming Next Week
October 17, 2014
Homecoming is a celebration of tradition, legacy, and accomplishment at Albany State University. During the week-long event from Oct. 19-25, the campus family and community pay homage to past milestones, present achievements and alumni whose service empowers communities, the nation and the world.
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When to Give Business Gifts and Who to Give Them to
October 16, 2014
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to send out business gifts. There are several different groups of people that might warrant gift giving. But if you’re wondering when to give business gifts and who to give them to, a general rule of thumb is to send gifts to the people who help make your company great.
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Case Study: Reimagining Our Downtown, How Greenville SC is Building One of the Best in America
October 15, 2014
In Savannah, a Critical Issues presentation by HunterMaclean featured the successful and now famous revitalization efforts in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and its mayor, Knox White. White, the featured presenter at the seminar held at Savannah Technical College, said, “We’ve worked very intentionally with planners to create a great city.” And a great city they did make.
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Mars Celebrate's 50th Anniversary of the Albany Plant
October 14, 2014
If you've enjoyed a Mars Chocolate North America product in the last 50 years that features peanuts or peanut butter – whether it be SNICKERS Bars, SNICKERS Ice Cream Bars, M&M'S Peanut Butter Candies, TWIX PB Bars, or DOVE Peanut Butter Promises – chances are those peanuts have been roasted at the company's Albany, Ga., facility.
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Georgia's Credit Union Celebrate International Credit Union Month
October 13, 2014
Credit unions statewide are celebrating International Credit Union Month this October. In Albany, its no different, with DOCO Credit Union joining in the celebration.
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South Georgia Business Outlook Dives into Economic Data
October 10, 2014
The South Georgia Business Outlook is a quarterly publication that reports the economic conditions and events that influence the South Georgia business environment. The primary focus is on the thirty-two counties that comprise the South Georgia region.
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How to Balance Leadership and Management
October 09, 2014
As people, we need leaders. Whether it’s the President of the United States, a religious leader or the “head” of your family – we look to leaders to guide us through difficult or uncertain times, to set an example, and to demand a high level of ethics from those around us.
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UGA SBDC Launches Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Albany
October 07, 2014
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is launching Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Albany October 15, followed by more Digital Boot Camps scheduled throughout the state, providing the latest marketing strategies for business. Digital Marketing Boot Camp is designed specifically for business owners and organizations who want to strategically develop marketing technologies to build loyal customers and increase profits.
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Jay Montgomery Reflects on Two Years in South Georgia as SunTrust President
October 02, 2014
Formerly serving as the dealer services relationship manager for SunTrust, Jay Montgomery covered his old stomping grounds of Atlanta where he grew up. “I mostly focused on car dealers and real estate previously, but I’m really glad to get back to commercial banking. Throughout most of my 29 years with SunTrust, my background has been in commercial banking serving the middle market,” Montgomery says.
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Delta Community Credit Union CEO Lends an Ear and a Hand to Members, Employees
October 02, 2014
Chat with Delta Community Credit Union CEO, Hank Halter, about auto financing, mortgages and commercial lending, and he’ll give you his full attention and impart a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
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High Adventure in Georgia Offers Team Building & Reward Opportunities
September 30, 2014
High adventure tourism is on the rise. It’s a more than $260 billion a year industry for the Americas and Europe, and it has grown as much as 65 percent year over year since 2009, according to the 2013 Adventure Tourism Market Study.
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2014 Results of the Biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey Conducted by GaMEP
September 24, 2014
The 2014 results of the biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey conducted by GaMEP was released today. Data was gathered from February through June from 504 Georgia manufacturers with 10 or more employees.