Despite Challenges, Georgia Ports Achieved Milestones in 2020
Despite unprecedented challenges in 2020, the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) and its partners achieved many milestones.
Video: Tim Craig of the Georgia VECTR Center, Boots to Business Program Success Stories
Tim Craig of the Georgia VECTR Center talks about the importance of the Boots to Business Program and gives a few of their success stories.
Georgia Plans to Provide Bonus Payment to Every Public School Teacher, School Staff Member
Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and school-level staff member in the state.
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders & All Lenders on Tuesday
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.
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Jimmy Carter Sites in Plains, Ga. Made National Historical Park
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Georgia Power Honored for Response Efforts During Historic 2020 Hurricane Season
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Delta Air Lines Posts Record Loss in 2020, But Sees Turnaround on Horizon
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GDOL Continues Phased Implementation of Continued Assistance Act
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WellSpent Conference Puts Focus on Business and Health in Georgia
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States Whose Weekly Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Event Attracts over 3,000 Participants
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Dr. Steve Wrigley Announces Plan to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
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St. Mary’s Honors Three Colleagues with System’s Highest Awards
St. Mary’s Health Care System recently presented its highest honors to three colleagues and ...
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Georgia Farm Bureau Honors Sen. Isakson with Commodity Award
On Dec. 17th, former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson received the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau ...
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Oconee State Bank Establishes Foundation to Commemorate 60th Anniversary
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: The Facts About Vaccine Distribution in Georgia
2020 has certainly been a year for the books; one that has challenged our ...
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Tim Craig of the Georgia VECTR Center, Boots to Business Program Success Stories
Tim Craig of the Georgia VECTR Center talks about the importance of the Boots to Business Program and gives a few of their success stories.
Christopher Cherian on Gatherly & Bringing People Together Virtually
Co-Founder & CEO of Gatherly Christopher Cherian explains how Gatherly was created with networking in mind and why your business should consider using their services.
Gustavo Rodriguez on the Athens Community Corps Program
Workforce Development Coordinator for the ACC Economic Development Gustavo Rodriguez talks about the Athens Community Corps Program and its mission to help community members learn career skills.
Jay Markwalter Discusses What the GACVB Has in Store for 2021
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