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UGA Law School Alumnus Funds Nation’s First Child Sexual Abuse Victim Clinic
November 05, 2015
The University of Georgia School of Law will be the first in the nation to have an experiential learning opportunity dedicated solely to the assistance of victims of child sexual abuse. The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic will open January 2016. Initial funding for the clinic has been donated by Georgia Law alumnus Marlan B. Wilbanks, who received his Juris Doctor in 1986.
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UGA Sets the Standard for Small Business Programs
November 04, 2015
When other states are looking for best practices in small business development, they’re looking more often at the University of Georgia.
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7 Things Successful People Do Before Every Presentation
November 02, 2015
Presentations are your chance to make an impression. Whether you’re standing before 100 important company leaders or just a handful of people you know, the content and delivery of your presentation has the power to make or break you.
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Independent Market Analyst Praises Docebo for Its Innovation and New Ideas
October 30, 2015
Docebo, a provider of cloud-based learning solutions for today’s users, has been publicly praised for its product’s “innovation and new ideas.”
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Holiday Events and Happenings in Athens
October 28, 2015
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.
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Prestwick Companies Secures More than $24M in Financing from SunTrust for Athens Apartments
October 27, 2015
Prestwick Companies, a development, construction and investment group specializing in multifamily housing, announced today that it secured more than $24 million in financing from SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Community Capital (STCC). The proceeds will be used to transform an aging Athens apartment complex into the North Grove Apartments, a modern, affordable, 127-unit housing option for low-income families.
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Georgia Heights Collegiate Housing Opens as a Model of Eco Responsibility
October 26, 2015
What once was a hot surface parking lot in downtown Athens, Georgia, is now the environmentally responsive Georgia Heights collegiate housing community. EdR, one of the largest developers, owners and managers of high quality collegiate housing, has thoughtfully designed and engineered the recently opened Georgia Heights to be an eco-responsible housing development.
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Four Reasons You Fear the Cloud and How to Remedy Them
October 23, 2015
Once you decide to move some or all of your operations to the cloud, you may have concerns about Cloud risk and security. But there are many benefits to adopting the cloud for your small business.
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Metro Athens’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.4% in September
October 22, 2015
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Athens’ unemployment rate for September was 5.4 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 5.6 percent in August. The rate in September 2014 was 6.4 percent.
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GDOL to Help Caterpillar and Express Pros Recruit Workers in Athens Next Week
October 21, 2015
The Georgia Department of Labor will help staffing company Express Pros recruit on Tuesday, Oct. 27, about 50 manufacturing workers for Caterpillar’s facility in Athens. The company manufactures small, track-type tractors and mini-hydraulic excavators.
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St. Mary’s Health Care System Named 2015 Large Hospital of the Year
October 20, 2015
St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens was named 2015 Large Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals (the Alliance) at its 32nd Annual Conference, held on Oct. 13.
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How to Use the Sharing Economy to Benefit Your Business
October 19, 2015
Running a small business has a lot of perks to it. A huge budget usually isn’t one of them, so small businesses have to continually look for ways to stretch a dollar and make the most out of the operating budgets they do have. Finding ways to save on expenses while increasing profits is necessary to stay afloat. One way for small businesses to save on costs associated with running a business is to utilize today’s economy of sharing.
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How America Saves: Small Business Edition
October 16, 2015
American small businesses continue to adopt best practices in defined contribution plan design, according to Vanguard's second annual How America Saves: Small business edition report.
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Ryan Seacrest to Headline UGA's Spring Commencement Ceremony, Receive Honorary Degree
October 15, 2015
When Ryan Seacrest takes the stage for the University of Georgia’s spring Commencement ceremony on May 13, 2016, in Sanford Stadium, he will have two tasks—inspire a new class of UGA alumni and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the university he attended as a freshman.
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3 Branding Mistakes You Absolutely Must Avoid for Ultimate Success
October 13, 2015
There’s so much consideration that needs to go into effectively branding and marketing your business. A lot of mistakes can be made along the way, including not capitalizing on sales opportunities, or failing to provide a valuable — potentially life long customer with the best experience possible.
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UGA Foundation Makes Investment in the Student Managed Investment Fund in the Terry College
October 12, 2015
The University of Georgia Foundation’s investment committee voted unanimously to invest $750,000 from the foundation’s endowment in the Terry College of Business’ Student Managed Investment Fund as part of its long-term portfolio strategy. The foundation’s investment will boost SMIF’s capital from a balance of approximately $354,000 as of Aug. 31 to more than $1 million.
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Economic Impact of Athens Tourism Celebrated, Hospitality Awards Presented During CVB Annual Meeting
October 09, 2015
The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its annual meeting Thursday, October 8, highlighted by the release of new economic impact figures for Athens-Clarke County and the presentation of the annual Athens Hospitality Awards. Visitors to Athens-Clarke County spent $273.40 million in 2014, according to the 2014 Travel Economic Impact on Georgia State, Counties and Regions study prepared for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) by the United States Travel Association (USTA).
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Archbishop Blesses St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
October 06, 2015
Asking for God's blessings upon St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, its physicians and its staff, Archbishop of Atlanta Wilton Gregory led more than 170 people in a blessing ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in a giant tent set up on the hospital's front lawn.
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Don’t Forget About the Value of Sales Presentations
October 05, 2015
When it comes to sales, so much emphasis has been put on new media methods in recent years. You need to know how to reach customers on social media. You need to have a website that makes buying easy for your customers. And you need to have a comprehensive online communication strategy. And while all of those factors are certainly important, they have somewhat taken away from the emphasis on a more traditional form of selling — making in-person presentations.
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New System Helps Teachers Gain Back Valuable Instruction Time, UGA Study Finds
October 02, 2015
Elementary schoolchildren often dawdle between activities during the school day, losing valuable instructional time in the process. New University of Georgia research has found a way to reclaim these lost minutes and make the transition to a new subject fun while increasing student focus.
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11 Precautions to Take Before Selling Your Company
October 01, 2015
If an offer seems to good to be true, it might just be. Do your research before accepting any offers for the company you put so much into. What are some clear warning signs that a deal could be one-sided?
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Sixth Women and Girls in Georgia Conference at UGA to Focus on Sustainability
September 29, 2015
The Institute for Women’s Studies at the University of Georgia is hosting its sixth conference on Women and Girls in Georgia Oct. 9-10 in the Zell B. Miller Learning Center.
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5 Reasons Why Content Marketing is Getting Harder and More Important
September 25, 2015
Content marketing is obvious. If you’re here reading this article, odds are that you’re engaged in content marketing. Your websites, apps, and updates probably try to offer something of value — information, humor, tips, advice, how-to instructions, or even well crafted opinion — that people actually want to read.
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Code Classes Expand Opportunities for Athens Jobseekers
September 23, 2015
According to the Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department, the unemployment rate for the Athens-Oconee area is 6.8%. Four Athens, a local economic development nonprofit, seeks to address that statistic in part by providing tech education to Athens residents interested in job opportunities available in the area’s growing tech sector by offering code classes
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Fall Festivals & Annual Events in Athens
September 22, 2015
Fall is a very magical time here in Athens. Beyond popular belief, the town has much more to offer than football on any given Saturday, as it hosts dozens of events celebrating the town's’ rich culture, quirky style, and traditional celebrations. From the Terrapin Hop Harvest, to the annual Wild Rumpus Parade, and Downtown Parade of Lights, there is something for everyone and every family to enjoy!