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• 10 Tips for Better Internal and External Business Communication

  June 22, 2016

  Communication is an essential part of running a business. You need to be able to communicate effectively with members of your own team and those outside of your business. Members of the small business community have plenty of knowledge to share about effective communication. Check out some of their top tips below.

• Caterpillar Named Manufacturer of the Year

  June 21, 2016

  Caterpillar Inc. is a manufacturer and assembler of heavy construction equipment and has been in operation in Athens-Clarke County for three years. Their total employment has reached more than 1,700 employees from an eight country region; exceeding the estimated recruitment projections by two years.

• TSAV: Enhancing Communication Through Technology

  June 17, 2016

  Technology is being used in new and exciting ways to enhance the world around us. From corporate board rooms to sports arenas and everywhere in between, pictures, video and sounds are used to communicate thoughts, ideas and emotions. TSAV, headquartered in Athens, has mastered the art of communicating through technology, and it is no wonder that they were recognized as one of Georgia’s Small Business Rock Stars in 2015!

• Self-Quiz: What Kind of Business Risk Taker Are You?

  June 16, 2016

  Few endeavors — scaling Mt. Everest or swimming with sharks might qualify — demand greater courage than the act of starting (or running) a small business. And with courage comes the willingness to take risks. Whether borrowing money to grow your business, launching a new product or hiring more employees — accepting risk and protecting yourself with liability insurance is critical to business success.

• AthFest: Dozens of Bands, With or Without Wristbands

  June 13, 2016

  The 20th annual AthFest begins on Friday, June 24 with a nice piece of symmetry. Atlanta fixture and onetime Athens resident Kevn Kinney — best known as the leader of Drivin’ N Cryin’ — played the music and arts festival’s maiden voyage. This year, Kinney will reprise his role when he opens the proceedings Friday at 5 p.m.

• Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions (SECONDARY)

  June 13, 2016

  There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.

• Family Connection - Communities in Schools of Athens Receives $1M Contribution from AT&T

  June 10, 2016

  Due to Family Connection -Communities in Schools’ of Athens success supporting and motivating underserved students to stay in school and prepare for their next step in life, it has been selected as one of 18 recipients nationwide that will share in $10 million from AT&T through the Aspire Connect to Success Competition.

• Three Athens Restaurants Listed on Georgia's "100 Plates Locals Love"

  June 09, 2016

  Three Athens restaurants have been awarded the 2016/2017 “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division (GDEcD). Georgia Tourism’s second annual list of “100 Plates Locals Love” is featured in the state’s culinary guide, Georgia Eats. The restaurants included in this list are Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant, Heirloom Café and home.made.

• 9 Ways You May Be Missing Opportunities to Build Your Brand

  June 02, 2016

  Chances are that your business has a logo, or at least an awesome name for which you are working to gain recognition every chance you get. You may already be promoting your business in obvious places like store signage, business cards or print ads, but there are numerous other fun and unique ways you can help build credibility, recognition and a connection with your desired customers:

• AT&T Expands Fast 4G Network in Urban and Rural Communities Across Georgia

  May 27, 2016

  AT&T has enhanced high-speed connectivity for businesses and residents in communities across Georgia through its 4G network. Already in 2016, the company has completed more than 240 projects in Georgia.

• Metro Athens’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.6%

  May 26, 2016

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Athens’ unemployment rate for April was 4.6 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 4.9 percent in March. The rate in April 2015 was 5.3 percent.

• Communicorp: Simply Manage Your Creative Assets Using OnDemand Technologies

  May 25, 2016

  With all of your graphic design elements in place, you may be wondering how to manage these creative assets throughout your entire organization. Well, technology is a great solution to your dilemma. To help you understand the various solutions that come into play and how they work, let’s walk through a real-world scenario.

• Jacobo Capuano Joins Athens-based Pharma Tech Industries as Chief Operating Officer

  May 23, 2016

  Athens-based Pharma Tech Industries, one of the largest pharmaceutical contract manufacturers and packagers of powder products in the world, hired management veteran Jacobo Capuano as its new chief operating officer.

• Top Tips for Building Trust With Customers

  May 19, 2016

  In any small business, there are a variety of strategies you can implement to grow your organization over time, including marketing well, having effective sales techniques, and providing products or services that customers really want. However, one thing that can really make a huge difference to your bottom line and help you save costs over the long term, is building your business around the concept of trust.

• Georgia 2030: The Chamber's GPS Device to Reach State's Business and Economic Future

  May 16, 2016

  A hundred years ago, the then-newly formed Georgia Chamber of Commerce wisely initiated a road map with the intention of planning the future of business in the Peach State. Today, one year into the second century of the Chamber, President and CEO, Chris Clark and the Chamber Board are instead utilizing modern GPS tracking and other digital tools to explore and research emerging commerce trends, needs and resources for Georgia’s future. This initiative is entitled “Georgia 2030.”

• AT&T Kicks Off Aspire Accelerator With 6 Leading Ed-Tech Startups

  May 11, 2016

  AT&T is working with 6 innovative ed-tech startups for the 2016 AT&T Aspire Accelerator class. The program is in its second year and is part of our $350 million commitment to help students succeed in school and beyond. The Accelerator supports for- and non-profit organizations driving student success and career readiness. The primary measure of success for the Aspire Accelerator is societal impact that the participating organizations create.

• Labor Commissioner Butler to Host Employer Summit in Athens on May 18th

  May 04, 2016

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that a business summit called Employers In The Know will be held in Athens on Wednesday, May 18. The summit is one in a series of 12 being held throughout the state. This is the third year the summits have been offered to employers.

• Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries

  April 27, 2016

  In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.

• GDOL to Co-host Vets’ Job and Resource Fair in Athens

  April 26, 2016

  More than 60 employers will be recruiting to fill hundreds of job openings at the Veterans Sixth Annual Spring Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 11, in Athens.

• Eclectic Energy Experts Paint Bright Green Future for Georgia's Sustainable Resources

  April 20, 2016

  A diverse panel of experts from solar, electric vehicle, natural gas and biomass industries, among others, participating in the 3rd annual roundtable meeting to discuss Georgia’s future energy needs, suggested a bright picture ahead in renewable resources for the state. Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols emceed the April 12th “Brunch and Learn” session, hosted by Attorney Greg Chafee, Partner for the Energy Group of the Thompson Hine law firm.

• New Urgent Care Clinic Opening in Downtown Athens Georgia's Historic Charles Parrott Building

  April 15, 2016

  On Thursday, April 14th officiatef a Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Reddy & Associates, LLC’s newest urgent care office located in the historic Charles Parrott building at 283 Broad Street in downtown Athens.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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