November 2016 Features

  • UGA Announces $1.2B Fundraising Campaign

    November 28, 2016

    The University of Georgia announced an ambitious goal of $1.2 billion for the Commit to Georgia Campaign as well as a lead gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation on Nov. 17th at a kickoff event at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

  • Georgia Manufacturing Summit Keynote Speakers Tout Good-to-Great Experiences

    November 17, 2016

    As keynote speakers at the recent 2016 Georgia Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta, two prominent Georgia manufacturing executives provided good-to-great, real-life examples, strategies, and personal business philosophies to over 500 attendees.

  • Athens' Holiday Events and Happenings

    November 10, 2016

    The holiday season in Athens, Georgia, offers many opportunities for endless celebration. Now is the time to plan your holiday vacation in Georgia. Visitors can enjoy festive heritage events, artist markets for one-of-a-kind gifts and, as always in Athens, live music.

  • 7 Powerful Ways to Empower Your Employees

    November 09, 2016

    If you own a small business and manage other people, one thing you have to realize is that the success of your company depends on the success of your team. This is one reason why more and more businesses are working to find the top employee incentives that promote peak performance. Investing in your employees is an investment in the future of a business.

  • Athens First Bank and Trust Names UGA Terry College Dean to Local Advisory Board

    November 07, 2016

    The Athens First Bank and Trust announced Benjamin Ayers, the dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, to its local advisory board.

  • More Benefits to Using Cloud Services for Your Small Business

    November 03, 2016

    The cloud allows small business owners to vary their expenses by paying for only what they need. Typically, there are no long-term contracts or requirements to get set up with cloud-based services. In fact, small businesses use these sophisticated tools to compete against larger companies. Here are some advantages of having a cloud based communication system.

  • New Startup Internship Program to Place Athens Student Talent with Local Business

    November 02, 2016

    Small and medium-sized companies in Athens have a continual need for young talent. To address this demand, the Athens Talent Partnership is launching a Startup Internship Program, poised to begin in January 2017. This unique program is designed to connect participating startups and small business to a distinct pool of talented young Athenians looking for career opportunities.