Features
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Georgia Ports Mark Busiest Month Ever
February 27, 2017
The Georgia Ports Authority achieved outstanding January results, with double-digit growth across all business sectors and a 26 percent increase in total tonnage.
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Business Leaders share Advice, Experiences at Inaugural Women’s Leadership Forum
February 24, 2017
Three dynamic female business leaders shared their advice and experiences with more than 100 students at the University of Georgia's inaugural Women's Leadership Forum on Wednesday.
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Georgia Touts Another Year as a Leader in International Trade
February 22, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2016 trade numbers, which reinforce the states position as a front-runner in the global economy and as a leader in international trade.
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Athens-Clarke County to Host First Citizens Government Academy
February 21, 2017
Registration is under way for the first Citizens Government Academy, an Athens-Clarke County government initiative to introduce citizens to their local government’s structure, operations and services, and to provide information on becoming more engaged and involved with the county government.
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University of Georgia's Jennifer Frum Named Interim President of Armstrong State University
February 20, 2017
University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley has named Dr. Jennifer Frum interim president of Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia. Frum currently serves as the vice president for public service and outreach at the University of Georgia in Athens.
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Athens Area Community Foundation Selects Sarah H. McKinney as President/CEO
February 13, 2017
The Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF) Board of Directors has selected Sarah H. McKinney as the new president and chief executive officer of the philanthropic community organization. AACF partnered with The Chason Group, Inc. to conduct the search.
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UGA Recognized as an Innovator in Business Education
February 10, 2017
A women’s initiative for students in the University of Georgia Terry College of Business was commended as an “innovation that inspires” by AACSB International, the largest business education network and accrediting organization in the world.
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29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt Highlights Southwest Georgia
February 09, 2017
Just weeks after two tornados tore through Southwest Georgia, the region played host to the 29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, one of the premier economic development events in the nation and the largest for that corner of the state.
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Latest Survey Results for The Georgia Climate Index Suggest Major Shift in Outlook for Future Business Conditions
February 07, 2017
The results of the fourth quarter Georgia CEO survey suggests that Georgia business leaders feel more optimistic about the current business conditions in Georgia compared to the previous surveys. The purpose of the surveys is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis. Georgia CEO partners with the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED), a member of the College of Business at Georgia Southern University, to prepare, distribute and analyze the survey.
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Matthew Auer Named Dean of UGA School of Public and International Affairs
February 02, 2017
Matthew Auer, a veteran administrator and policy scholar, has been named dean of the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs.
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Your Pie Rockets Into 2017 After Signing 26 New Locations in 2016
January 30, 2017
After celebrating the close of its strongest year of growth ever, Your Pie, the originator of the down the line, customized brick oven pizza concept, has its sights set on an even stronger start to the New Year. With the most robust pipeline in its eight-year history, the brand is perfectly positioned to use its innovative approach to down-the-line service to continue to lead the rapidly expanding QSR pizza segment.
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AthFest Educates Awards Nearly $10K in Grants
January 25, 2017
AthFest Educates announced its grant recipients, with $9,976 total grants going to educators and youth development specialists to provide high-quality music and arts education for Athens area youth in grades K-8.
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25 Tips for Staying Productive During a Flight Delay
January 23, 2017
Flight delays can be hard enough on the average traveler. But if you’re busy running a small business, those delays can be even more of a hassle. Fortunately, you don’t have to just accept a lack of productivity. There are plenty of ways you can use that delay to get stuff done. Here are 25 tips for staying productive during your next flight delay.
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Georgia United Credit Union Partners with UGA to Offer Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
January 19, 2017
Need help filing your taxes? Georgia United Credit Union is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences of the University of Georgia to provide the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for the Athens community.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs
January 19, 2017
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.
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GreenWood, Inc. Project Team Receives Leadership Award at Caterpillar
January 12, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, was recently recognized for their team leadership at their Caterpillar project in Athens, Georgia. The Athens Tech Foundation presented the GreenWood planning department with an Outstanding Workforce Leadership award which identifies and recognizes businesses for exemplary leadership initiatives.
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future
January 11, 2017
Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.
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Ask These Questions to Gauge an Employee’s Management Potential
January 10, 2017
Promoting from within is a smart strategy for a small business owner. It rewards loyalty and motivates new employees by showing them a path to growth exists within your business. But how do you know when employees are ready for supervisory or managerial roles? We’ve all heard stories (or seen them ourselves) of employees who excel at their jobs—until they’re promoted to management, where they flounder and fail. Here are 11 things to ask yourself about any employee you’re considering promoting into a supervisory or management position.
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Athensmade Announces Hire of Executive Director
January 04, 2017
Athensmade, a nonprofit founded in 2015 to build awareness of local businesses and attract talented entrepreneurs, creatives, and young professionals to Athens, has announced the selection of Mary Charles Howard as its Executive Director. The selection was made after an intensive and multi-month long search was conducted by the Athensmade board.
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The UGA Small Business Development Center in Athens to Host SBDC StartSMART Series
December 16, 2016
Beginning January 27, 2017 the Athens SBDC will hold StartSMART, its signature program for new entrepreneurs. Through the 5-week course, participants will learn how to evaluate their concept, develop plans, acquire a working knowledge of business fundamentals, build an infrastructure for business operations and processes, and develop a financial forecast.
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Four Athens Announces New Executive Director
December 14, 2016
Four Athens, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving high-growth startups and educating software coders since 2011, has announced the selection of Jordan Burke as its new Executive Director.
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Governor Caps 2016 Biennial Institute by Touting Georgia’s Economic Success
December 07, 2016
Georgia remains a national leader in job creation and economic development because of infrastructure improvements the General Assembly supported, Gov. Nathan Deal told lawmakers at the 30th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators Tuesday.
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Profile: Crystal Stevens of Creative Financial Group
December 05, 2016
For some people, landing a dream job right out of college and sticking with that career for a lifetime works out. But for others, we discover new career callings and evolve as we grow with a versatile company. The latter was the case for Crystal Stevens. With an early eye on business, Stevens, Certified Financial Planner and Enrolled Agent/Tax Preparer at Creative Financial Group in Atlanta, quickly discovered she had a passion for financial planning. To find out more about personal and professional satisfaction as one of Atlanta’s dynamic financial planners, Georgia CEO discusses career goals, job satisfaction and financial futures with Creative Financial Group’s Crystal Stevens.
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Athens-based FormFree CEO Brent Chandler Receives HW Vanguard Award
December 02, 2016
FormFree announced that its CEO and founder Brent Chandler has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its second annual HW Vanguard Awards program. Created to recognize outstanding leadership in the housing and mortgage finance sectors, this year’s awards honored 40 C-level and business unit executives.
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How to Train Temporary Workers During the Busy Holiday Season
December 01, 2016
Many businesses hire additional workers during the holiday season to help with increased demand. This year, retailers are expected to employ between 640,000 and 690,000 temporary workers, according to the National Retail Federation. Improperly trained temporary hires can present workplace safety risks. A 2014 study conducted by Travelers Insurance found that 28% of injuries happen within the first year of employment.