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• Kip Farlow on Advantages of Being a Chamber Member

  September 21, 2015

  As the general manager of Wal-Mart, it is my job to get involved in the community that I serve. I was a member of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce for years without understanding the full value of my membership. Three years ago I became more heavily involved in the Athens Area Chamber, and my experience has been invaluable.

• UGA College of Public Health to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

  September 18, 2015

  In honor of its 10th anniversary, the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health will welcome students, alumni and community guests to the UGA Health Sciences Campus Oct. 5th. A full slate of afternoon events open to the public will be punctuated by a 5 p.m. program and reception at Miller Parade Grounds.

• Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries

  September 17, 2015

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.

• How Important is Local SEO to Your Business?

  September 16, 2015

  The importance of local Search Engine Optimization cannot be overemphasized, as many businesses and marketers are already taking advantage of its benefits. As the clock ticks, local SEO will continue to be relevant for enterprise companies for the following reasons.

• Should Your Business in Athens Be Exporting?

  September 15, 2015

  Markets outside of the U.S. make up 95% of the world’s consumers. The estimated consumption of the global middle class is $35 trillion dollars by 2030. And 80% of the global purchasing power – right now! – lies outside of our nation’s borders. What does that mean for your business?

• UGA to Hold Ground Breaking Ceremony and Dedication for Business Learning Community

  September 14, 2015

  The University of Georgia will celebrate the completion of Correll Hall and the groundbreaking for Amos Hall and Phase II of the Business Learning Community with a ceremony Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. on the lawn of Correll Hall.

• UGA MBA Program Rises in Rankings

  September 11, 2015

  Forbes magazine released its biannual MBA program ranking earlier today, once again recognizing the University of Georgia Terry College of Business among the nation’s best business schools.

• ARMC Becomes 1st in NEGA & 15th Nationally to Offer MediGuide Cardiac Care

  September 08, 2015

  Athens Regional Medical Center is the first facility in Northeast Georgia and only the 15th nationally to use a new medical technology in cardiac procedures, similar to the global positioning system drivers use to determine the location of their vehicle on a map, that drastically reduces radiation exposure for patients and clinicians.

• 5 Ways to Turn Failures at Work into Life Lessons

  September 03, 2015

  Mistakes are inevitable. Not only are they an essential part of being an adult. They are also responsible for some of the most brilliant inventions known to mankind. When you find yourself facing the occasional slipup and experiencing some failures at work, instead of getting frustrated, let this lift you up taller and help make you a better person.

• AT&T Upgrades Four Athens Cell Sites to Boost Wireless Network Performance

  September 02, 2015

  AT&T has made several upgrades to improve service for its local wireless customers and students returning to campus. In August, the company added 60% more capacity to four cell sites around Athens and the UGA campus. The stronger cell sites can handle more traffic, which helps improve mobile Internet data speeds and voice service for customers.

• School’s In Session: Do You Need More Education to Succeed in Business?

  September 01, 2015

  The kiddos are heading back to school in the coming weeks, and probably you’ll be a little relieved to have them out of your hair while trying to run your business. But consider: would going back to school for business provide extra benefits to you as an entrepreneur?

• Athens This Weekend: August 28th-30th

  August 28, 2015

  Check out the list of many fun things to do in Athens this weekend.

• Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture

  August 27, 2015

  More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.

• Metro Athens’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.3%

  August 27, 2015

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Athens’ unemployment rate for July was 6.3 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 6.2 percent in June. The rate in July 2014 was 7.7 percent.

• Changing the Picture for Athens Children Announces Award Dinner Honorees

  August 26, 2015

  An Athens non-profit dedicated to providing needed services and opportunities to local children recently announced a star-studded honoree lineup for its upcoming Awards Dinner. The Changing the Picture Awards dinner, organized by Family Connection –Communities in Schools of Athens and presented by Athens Regional Health System, will take place on Saturday, August 29th at 7pm at Broad 9A.

• How Augmented Reality Can Heat Up Summer Marketing Campaigns

  August 25, 2015

  With interactive solutions constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that marketing leaders are constantly looking for new ways to use technology and stay abreast of the latest digital trends that consumers now crave. One interactive tool gaining a lot of popularity is augmented reality (AR), with more than 1.4 billion downloads of mobile AR applications expected by the end of this year alone. AR transforms static displays, point-of-purchase materials, print ads or marketing collateral into real-word environments.

• TAG to Discuss the State of the Technology Industry in Georgia and Athens

  August 24, 2015

  The Technology Association of Georgia, and the TAG Athens chapter will be presenting its annual 2015 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Athens Regional Medical Center from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

• Top Five Things to Do in Athens on Football Weekends

  August 21, 2015

  The nearly 100,000 fans that will fill the Classic City on Saturdays this fall for University of Georgia home football games will find that Athens, Georgia has much more to offer than what's between the hedges of Sanford Stadium. With a variety of activities for incoming fans and visitors, the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled a list of the Top Five Things To Do in Athens during home football game weekends this fall.

• Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau: Why are Companies Choosing Georgia?

  August 20, 2015

  Continuing our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau talks about what makes Georgia stand out for companies who are looking to relocate or expand.

• Five Steps to Reducing Fear of Change at Work

  August 19, 2015

  Change is the one constant of the business world, and change in any world is often accompanied by the effects of fear. How can you ease the minds of your employees by ensuring them that change at work is for the better? Simple: let them be a part of it. Keep your business and workplace culture healthy by following these steps to communicate effectively with your staff.

• Vision of LEAD Athens is to Inspire the Community

  August 18, 2015

  Founded in 1982, LEAD Athens has a rich history and has yielded more than 700 alumni from all cross-sections of the community. President John Quincy Adams said “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

• Athens-Clarke County Unveils a New Plans Review Process

  August 14, 2015

  Effective June 1st, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACC) implemented a new plans review process to enhance ACC’s role in local real estate development. The initiative is the result of recommendations made by the Mayor’s Economic Development Task Force and a thorough analysis of the plans review process led by the Manager’s Office.

• Cliff Oxford: How a Great Business Can Go Out of Business - How Owners Beg for a Bad Exit

  August 13, 2015

  All us entrepreneurs know not every business is going to survive. But when a business that appears to be roaring with success shutters, it’s startling. Customers are always left confused and thinking, “what happened? How did a great business go away?” I felt the same way and was taken aback when I first heard about the legendary Harold’s Barbecue in South Atlanta was closing for good.

• St. Mary's Using UV System to Enhance Infection Control

  August 12, 2015

  As drug-resistant strains of bacteria and viruses continue to arise, St. Mary’s Health Care System is taking an innovative step to help protect patients from infection: the Athens hospital is the first in Northeast Georgia to use powerful ultraviolet radiation to sterilize surgical suites, isolation rooms and other areas of the hospital.

• Signing Ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Athens-Clarke County & Seodaemun District of Seoul

  August 11, 2015

  The Economic Development Department had the shared opportunity with the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government to host Mayor Seok-jin Mun of Seodaemun district along with Nam-Hee Oh, Director of Administration Support Division and Bo-Ra Lee Coordinator of External Affairs during their recent visit to Athens.

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