Features
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No Hitting the Brakes on Success for Sangsin Technology America, Winner of Georgia GEAR Award
September 23, 2021
For an automotive company whose business is logistics, being in a logistics hub like Georgia is a distinct advantage. So says Yong Yu, CEO of Sangsin Technology America, a Tier 1 supplier and Georgia GEAR Award winner located in Henry County.
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Georgia Recognizes Clean Energy Week
September 22, 2021
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20th-24th, as Cliean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with the fifth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).
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GMSDC to Release Groundbreaking State of Minority Business Studies
September 21, 2021
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council will issue an update to its landmark study – The State of Minority Business – A National Discussion – during the Minority Business Opportunity Week (MBOW) celebration on September 20th – 24th.
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Governor Kemp & goBeyondProfit Celebrate First-Ever Business Generosity Week
September 17, 2021
Today, Governor Brian Kemp will proclaim the first-ever “Business Generosity Week” in Georgia for goBeyondProfit, its members, and other business leaders who have played a pivotal role in supporting the community through recent years. As the needs of Georgia communities increased, Georgia business stepped in to provide vital services, materials and funding, adapting business models to care for people, fellow businesses and communities.
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Andrew Truett Cathy Named Third Chief Executive Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
September 17, 2021
Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that Andrew Truett Cathy will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1, 2021. Andrew, 43, will succeed his father Dan T. Cathy, 68, who has served as CEO since 2013. Following the CEO transition, Dan will remain Chairman of the Board.
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Albany State University Contributes $181.9M to Southwest Georgia’s Economy
September 16, 2021
Albany State University (ASU) continues to be an important contributor to Southwest Georgia’s regional economy. An annual economic impact study shows that in fiscal year 2020 ASU contributed $181.9 million to the local economy, supported 2,328 jobs, and businesses in eight local counties where its students, faculty and staff live, work, and shop
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Health Connect South Collaborative Agenda Addresses Contemporaneous and Future Health Advancement
September 16, 2021
The 8th Annual Health Connect South gathering, a virtual collaboration conference scheduled for September 23rd, features a day-long agenda of informative panels composed of several dozen experts and leaders, who serve the health community.
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HOPE Scholarship Has Helped More Than 2 Million Georgians
September 16, 2021
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.
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Georgia Power Names Audrey King Vice President of South Region
September 15, 2021
Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Audrey King as vice president for the company's South Region, effective immediately. In this role, she will lead external activities for customers in a 62-county area. In addition, she will provide leadership and support for power delivery, customer service, sales and community and economic development efforts in the region.
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Often Divided Americans Unite Behind Small Business - Aflac Survey Finds
September 15, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic and its impact, political debates and social unrest in 2020 threatened to divide our nation. But despite societal tensions and the burdens of sickness, a shaken economy and personnel shortage, people came together and agreed on one thing: their support and commitment to small businesses.
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New Report Shows Georgia Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic
September 14, 2021
A new report shows many Georgia small businesses are recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic, but many still see challenges, including declining demand and cash flow issues. These and other findings are part of Facebook’s latest “Global State of Small Business Report,” released during National Small Business Week this week.
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Intuit to Acquire Georgia-Based Mailchimp
September 14, 2021
Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Mailchimp, a world-class, global customer engagement and marketing platform for growing small and mid-market businesses.
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Georgia Power Highlights Conservation Efforts for Environmental Awareness Month this September
September 13, 2021
In honor of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its conservation efforts around the state with special focus areas each week. Every September, environmental organizations come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues such as conservation.
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Georgia Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class
September 10, 2021
The Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia’s technology incubator, announced today that 10 startups will graduate from the program’s top-tier Signature portfolio. The 2021 class marks four significant milestones for Georgia Tech’s ATDC. The 10 startups constitute the largest graduating class in ATDC’s 41-year history. They also bring the total number of graduating startups to more than 200 companies.
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Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid Second Quarter
September 09, 2021
The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through June 30th reported strong second quarter performance.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Understanding Georgia's Labor Shortage Crisis
September 07, 2021
It's no secret. Our nation is facing a labor shortage crisis unlike anything we have ever seen. COVID-19 has shifted the way we approach our jobs and how we prioritize our lives. Just this week, Commissioner Mark Butler shared that despite a 300% increase in those who gained employment in July over June of this year, businesses are still struggling to find workers.
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Georgia’s Recovery Outpaces U.S. But Is Not Immune to Global Supply Chain Disruptions
September 07, 2021
Georgia’s recovery from the 2020 pandemic shutdown remains ahead of the nation’s, but further disruptions of the global supply chain could be felt from the port of Savannah to the boardrooms of Atlanta, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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Georgia to be Among First States to Add Driver's Licenses, IDs to iPhones
September 02, 2021
Apple today announced that it is working with several states across the country, which will roll out the ability for their residents to seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Phoebe to Host COVID Vaccine Mobile Clinic at Albany Civic Center
September 01, 2021
Both of Phoebe’s Mobile Wellness Clinics will be onsite at the Albany Civic Center this Friday to administer COVID-19 vaccines to state workers – and any others in the community -- who have not yet been vaccinated.
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Gov. Kemp Suspends Restrictions on Hours of Service, Truck Weight
September 01, 2021
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended enforcement of federal limits on hours of service for commercial vehicle operators in Georgia. He also loosened weight restrictions for trucks on Georgia highways.
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Small Business Job Growth Continues to Accelerate in August
September 01, 2021
National job growth continued to rise significantly in August, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 clients provided by Paychex. The data released in the latest report of the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows the Small Business Jobs Index gained 0.45 percent in August.
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Phoebe Employees Offer Helping Hands to Assist with COVID-19 Response
August 30, 2021
The phone calls seemed ceaseless. On a recent Sunday in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) at Phoebe’s main hospital, Meredith Holland answered call after call, so the nurses wouldn’t have to. She calmed family members of critically ill COVID-19 patients, inquiring about their loved ones’ conditions.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Named Most Efficient Airport for 18th Consecutive Year
August 30, 2021
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), for the 18th consecutive year, has been recognized as the most efficient airport in the world as determined by the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS).
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Albany Sees a Drop in Unemployment Rate & Increase in Employed in July
August 27, 2021
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Albany saw a significant decrease in the unemployment rate over the month as the number of employed rose over 600 in July.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2020-21 Award Recipients
August 27, 2021
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees today announced the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards, presented to Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shaped communities and the state.