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• Georgia Annual Business Registration Season Sees Increase of 29,000 Corporate Filings in 2023

  April 14, 2023

  Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a record-breaking Annual Registration Season for the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State’s Office. The Annual Registration Season, which runs from January 1 – April 1, concluded with over 784,000 annual registration filings, marking an increase of more than 29,000 filings over last year’s filing period.

• Bishop Clean Care Launches Cobotics

  April 13, 2023

  Bishop Clean Care, Inc is excited to announce Cobotics by Bishop Clean Care, the newest division for helping you use technology to keep your facilities at the highest cleaning standards!.As part of our ongoing commitment to providing innovative solutions to our customers, we've added this modern approach to cleaning that introduces robots as an assistive tool to your cleaning workforce.

• Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair to Connect Employers and Job Seekers Throughout the Region

  April 12, 2023

  In order to connect Southwest Georgia residents with career opportunities throughout the region, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is joining forces with the Flint River Entertainment Complex, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau to lead a regional career placement initiative by hosting the Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair on April 19th at the Albany Civic Center from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Business Travel Begins to Take Off, But Full Recovery Experiences Further Delays

  April 12, 2023

  Though leisure travel reached pre-pandemic levels, corporate travel has been slower to return. A variety of factors appear to impact the decision to travel for business including employee safety, client interest in meeting in person, the value of attending a conference, and whether virtual conferencing platforms can replace a trip.

• South GeorgiaLEADS ‘Finds the Passion and Runs With It’ At Graduation of Sixth Cohort

  April 10, 2023

  South GeorgiaLEADS is proud to announce the graduation of its sixth cohort, with 26 graduates committed to creating a competitive South Georgia through strong leadership and working collectively as a region.

• Kia Production Announcement Brings GA’s EV Efforts Full Circle

  April 07, 2023

  This week at the New York Auto Show, Kia officially announced that their newest EV, the Telluride sized EV9, will be built at the company’s plant in West Point Georgia. This is in addition to the 300,000 electric vehicles Kia’s corporate partner Hyundai plans to build at their Bryan County facility.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Named the World’s Busiest Airport

  April 07, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been named the world's busiest airport by the Airports Council International. In 2022, ATL served more passengers and conducted more aircraft movements than any other airport in the world.

• MCLB Albany Recognized as DoD Small Installation of the Year for Installations & Logistics

  April 06, 2023

  Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David H. Berger and Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta recently announced the results of the Fiscal Year 2202 I&L awards program. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was recognized as the Small Installation of the Year.

• Georgia AP Pass Rate Rises to 15th in the Nation, Student Scores Increase

  April 06, 2023

  Georgia's Advanced Placement pass rate has risen to 15th in the nation, from 17th the two years prior, according to data released by the College Board today.

• The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $10M+ to Improve Accessibility, Support Communities Across the Country

  April 05, 2023

  The Home Depot Foundation pledged to invest $10 million in community service projects this year in celebration of the 30-year anniversary of The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, Team Depot.

• AT&T Spring Break: Soak Up the Sun, Not the Screen

  April 04, 2023

  Spring break is an opportunity for families to escape their monotonous daily routine and indulge in relaxation. And whether your family is jetting off for spring break or has a staycation planned close to home, spending some quality time together is likely high on your list. But how do you accomplish that when everyone (even you, parents) is glued to their phones and tablets 24/7?

• Albany Community Together, Inc. Receives $1M Grant from Truist Foundation to Support The Table of Southwest Georgia, a Community Hub

  April 03, 2023

  On Thursday, Albany Community Together, Inc., a leading network for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), announced it has received a $1 million grant from Truist Foundation.

• Annual goBeyondProfit Business Executive Opinion Survey Open for Participation

  April 03, 2023

  goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders has opened its annual Executive Survey for participation.

• This Week Is A Time To Reflect On What Is Next

  March 31, 2023

  As someone whose annual calendar is heavily anchored in the activities of the Georgia General Assembly, the annual declaration of Sine Die for adjournment is a bit of relief. In fact, it’s quite freeing. It’s time to consider what is next.

• Additional State Budget Decrease of $66 Million Will Hurt University System of Georgia Institutions

  March 31, 2023

  The Fiscal Year 2024 budget passed Wednesday by the General Assembly includes an additional $66 million decrease in state funding, a cut that will impact teaching budgets, staff and students across the state.

• Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair to Connect Employers and Job Seekers Throughout the Region

  March 29, 2023

  In order to connect Southwest Georgia residents with career opportunities throughout the region, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is joining forces with the Flint River Entertainment Complex, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau to lead a regional career placement initiative by hosting the Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair on April 19th at the Albany Civic Center from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Early access for Veterans will open at 3 p.m.

• Upsizing in Georgia: More Likely Than You Think

  March 28, 2023

  There’s no denying that work from home has amplified homeowners’ dream for more space – but high costs and inflation are making it hard to realize. New data reveals that upsizing from a condo to a single-family home is very much possible – and even profitable – in 20 of the 200 largest cities in the U.S.

• Georgia Business Leaders & Seniors Call on Biden Administration to Protect Medicare Advantage

  March 27, 2023

  Georgia business leaders and seniors today denounced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposal to cut $3 billion of Medicare Advantage funding in 2024. More than 30 million Americans — nearly half of those who are eligible for Medicare — have chosen Medicare Advantage for high-quality, affordable health care coverage, including one million people in Georgia.

• Georgia Legislature To Depart Leaving Three Major Questions

  March 24, 2023

  The Georgia General Assembly is in its final official hours for 2023, with legislators prepared to gavel out “Sine Die” on March 29th. While this will end their 40 official business days in Atlanta for the year, it’s important to understand the real schedule of the legislature.

• Spring Travel Surges: AAA Survey Shows 41% of Georgians Plan to Travel for Spring Break

  March 23, 2023

  Travel bookings for 2023 are off to a very strong start and that is reflected in a new survey from AAA. According to the Auto Club Group, 87% of Georgians plan to travel this year. That’s significantly higher than 56% in 2022.

• Georgia Maintains Low Unemployment Rate for the Seventh Consecutive Month

  March 23, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.1 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in January. The unemployment rate has held at 3.1 percent for seven consecutive months and was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate of 3.6 percent.

• Georgia Ranks 8th for Best State to Start a Small Business

  March 22, 2023

  Capital on Tap, a business credit card expert, has conducted a new research study to determine the best and worst US states for starting a small business. The study analyzed eight factors including new firm survival rates, corporate tax rates, and the number of entrepreneurs per state to determine the viability of starting a small business in each state.

• C. Scott Votaw Named Executive Director of the Georgia Film Academy

  March 21, 2023

  The University System of Georgia has named C. Scott Votaw as executive director of the Georgia Film Academy.

• First Lady Marty Kemp Announces New Appointments to GRACE Commission

  March 20, 2023

  First Lady Marty Kemp announced Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order increasing the membership of the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission by two seats and appointing four new members to fill both the newly-created vacancies and two others.

• Chelise Ethridge, Owner/Operator of Animation Art Business Lovelise Named FLEX ABY Champion

  March 17, 2023

  Chelise Ethridge, owner and operator of animation art business Lovelise, was named the 2023 FLEX ABY champion at the third and final round of local competition held on March 16th. The inaugural local competition is produced in partnership by the Albany Area Chamber Foundation, Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission and 4C Academy.

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