Features
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Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.5%
April 14, 2016
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 5.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 5.4 percent in February. The rate was 6.2 percent in March 2015.
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UGA Launches Terry Women’s Initiative
April 13, 2016
The University of Georgia Terry College of Business has launched the Terry Women’s Initiative, a program committed to the recruitment, retention and advancement of students that aims to inspire confidence and advance students’ academic and professional goals.
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Newsmakers to Converge on UGA for 2016 Alumni Seminar
April 08, 2016
Some of the nation’s most prominent newsmakers—in fields ranging from athletics to the sciences—will share their stories during the University of Georgia’s 2016 Alumni Seminar, April 29-May 1.
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Your Pie Founder Drew French Heads to Italy for World Pizza Championship
April 05, 2016
Back in October 2015, Drew French, the founder of Your Pie, the original down-the-line pizza concept, was faced with a delicious challenge—craft the best pizza in the Eastern United States. The venue was the 2015 Pizzaiolo Ultisimo at The Sofo Foods Expo in Atlanta, and French had to compete against hundreds of restaurants in an effort to wow a panel of nine discriminating judges. The victory earned him a spot on the esteemed Groupon U.S. Pizza Team, and the chance to compete in the 2016 World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy.
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Malcolm Mitchell Partnering with BFK to Share the Magic of Reading with Area Kids
April 01, 2016
Books for Keeps and former UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell are launching a partnership to ignite a passion for reading in Athens students.
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UGA’s Thinc. Week Entrepreneurial Showcase Begins Today
March 28, 2016
From a marathon game development competition to starting a home-based business to running a biotechnology startup, Thinc. Week, held March 28 to April 1, will offer the University of Georgia community an opportunity to learn what it takes to move an idea from inspiration to business.
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Still Climbing Out of the Recession? 8 Tips to Consider
March 25, 2016
Eight years after the recession, as many as 93 percent of U.S. counties are still feeling the effects. Only 1 in 5 small businesses have completely recovered. While the economy slowly improves, small businesses have sung the same tune of sluggish recovery for almost a decade.But it’s a new year. In a world of political and international uncertainty, 77 percent of small business owners feel confident about the upcoming year, and many are positioned to hire new employees and make strategic investments.
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$35,000 in Prize Money as UGA Hosts Two National Student Startup Competitions
March 24, 2016
Students from across Georgia and throughout the nation will be converging on the University of Georgia for two events that give young entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their business and consumer brand concepts to a panel of investors and advisers for $35,000 in prize money.
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Georgia Technology Summit Speakers Envision Innovation on Land, at Sea and in the Air
March 22, 2016
At the recent 12th Annual Georgia Technology Summit held in Atlanta by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), three keynote speakers envisioned their respective spheres of influence where future technological innovation will flourish: within the growth of cities (such as Atlanta); in the air (The Weather Company); and, at sea (the U.S. Navy).
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UGA SBDC in Athens Franchise Ownership Lunch & Learn
March 17, 2016
On April 29, 2016 the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Athens will hold a Franchise Ownership Lunch & Learn to help entrepreneurs learn all about purchasing and operating a franchise business
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St. Mary's Health Care System Generates $440 Million for Local and State Economy
March 16, 2016
St. Mary's Health Care System generated more than $440.2 million in revenue for the local and state economy in 2014, according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state’s largest hospital trade association.
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Festivals to Headline Spring in Athens
March 10, 2016
This spring, a weekend in Athens holds an opportunity to experience music, art, food and sport. During March, April and the beginning of May, Athens is offering an abundance of spring festivals guaranteed to earn a must-visit spot on any traveler’s spring calendar.
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University of Georgia Board of Visitors Welcomes New Members
March 09, 2016
The University of Georgia Board of Visitors welcomed 32 new members at its recent quarterly meeting in Atlanta. It is the largest class of new members in the board’s six-year history.
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Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Reaching New Heights
March 08, 2016
The Centers of Innovation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is focused on helping industries and small businesses connect, compete, and grow globally. This is the first in a series of articles focused on the Georgia Department of Economic Development Centers of Innovation, which has six centers located throughout the state: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy Technology, Information Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
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Andrea Daniel Named Athens Tech President
March 04, 2016
Commissioner Gretchen Corbin announced that Dr. Andrea Daniel has been named the next president of Athens Technical College.The state board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) voted during its monthly meeting today to accept Commissioner Corbin’s recommendation. Dr. Daniel previously served as Executive Vice President of Athens Technical College.
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The Right and Wrong Reasons to Incorporate or Form an LLC
February 26, 2016
Picking a business structure is usually the first big decision for any new business owner. My own companies have helped tens of thousands small businesses get started with an LLC or corporation — and as such, I’ve heard countless reasons why business owners think they should (or shouldn’t) incorporate. There are some common misconceptions associated with incorporation, often related to trying to avoid state taxes or any liability.
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St. Mary's Named One of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
February 24, 2016
Healthgrades announced that St. Mary's Health Care System has received the Healthgrades 2016 America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award.
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Student-run Philanthropy Surpasses $1M Raised for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
February 22, 2016
More than 2,100 University of Georgia students caught up on some much needed sleep Sunday after 24 hours of dancing and games culminated in the announcement of a record-setting $1,068,358.16 raised for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
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Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"
February 22, 2016
It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.
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UGA Student Gains Valuable Business Skills Through Painting Houses
February 19, 2016
Jacob Sinderman is learning the ropes of operating a small business while continuing his college education at the University of Georgia. Sinderman, a senior finance and Spanish major, is part of the growing number of college students who are gaining valuable business and leadership skills through Young Entrepreneurs Across America (YEAA).
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Jeff English Named President of St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
February 18, 2016
Jeff English, interim president of St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, has been promoted to the office of president. "Jeff led a successful integration of St. Mary's Health Care System into the newly acquired hospital," said Don McKenna, President and CEO of St. Mary's in announcing the appointment.
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Startup Stories Event Celebrates Athens Entrepreneurial Spirit
February 17, 2016
Four Athens will host another Startup Stories event on Monday, February 29th, bringing local entrepreneurs to the stage at Hotel Indigo’s Rialto Club to share their founding stories with the Athens community.
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3 Proven Strategies for Reducing Employee Turnover
February 12, 2016
Worried about reducing employee turnover? You should be. Consider these facts: the average raise an employee can expect is three percent, which ends up being closer to 1 percent with inflation — hardly a noticeable difference in a bi-weekly paycheck. If that same employee was to land a job at a rival company, however, they could expect a salary bump between 10 and 20 percent.
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Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt
February 11, 2016
Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.
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Creature Comforts Announces New Executive Hires
February 10, 2016
Creature Comforts Brewing Company recently appointed three pivotal team additions to join its ranks as one of the Southeast’s fastest growing craft breweries. The Athens, GA-based brewery attracted veteran talent including Seth Herman, Dan Herron and Jeremy Lum – each to play an essential role in developing the brand’s rising momentum and bring a wealth of industry experience to the company. In less than two years, Creature Comforts has grown from five full-time employees to 20.