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Fall Festivals in Athens
September 19, 2014
Football season is in full swing and the fall festivals are kicking off. The weather is cooling down and the beautiful colored leaves are starting to fall. It's finally Fall in the Classic City! The next month promises a full calendar of music, entertainment, art and fitness events for the whole family to enjoy. It's the perfect time of year to grab the kids, load up the car, and take a fun-filled weekend trip to Athens!
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Four Finalists for Dean of UGA School of Law to Visit Campus
September 18, 2014
Four finalists for the position of dean of the University of Georgia School of Law will visit campus in October to meet with members of the university community.
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Making Your Values Real
September 17, 2014
Values statements, mission statements, vision statements - are all what I like to refer to as wall art. They look great on the wall and generally mean as much to your organization as that print you picked up from Hobby Lobby.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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Are Chains the New Job Creators?
September 15, 2014
A declining rate of firm formation over the past three-and-a-half decades has brought with it a fall in job creation by new firms. Between 1978 and 2011, the contribution of new firms to employment at business establishments has fallen from 3.4 percent in 1978 to 2.0 percent.
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U.S. Postal Service Lowers Package Rates
September 12, 2014
The U.S. Postal Service is lowering package rates — dramatically in some cases — in an effort to capture e-commerce business.
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U.S. Business Ownership Drops
September 11, 2014
The share of American families that owns a business dropped significantly between 2010 and 2013, falling to its lowest level since the Federal Reserve first began measuring it in 1989. Between 2010 and 2013 the fraction of U.S. families with business equity declined from 13.3 to 11.7 percent, the Federal Reserve reports.
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St. Mary’s Health Care System Generates $355.6M for Local, State Economy
September 10, 2014
St. Mary’s Health Care System generated more than $355.6 million in revenue for the local and state economy in 2012, the latest year for which data is available, according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state’s largest hospital trade association.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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5 Essential Tips for Growing Your Business
September 08, 2014
To say that getting a business off the ground is hard work would be an understatement. Whether you’re still drafting your first business plan or recently opened your store, starting and running a business can be an exhilarating – and terrifying – experience.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.
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Top 5 Things to Do in Athens
September 03, 2014
This fall when you and thousands of others head to Athens, Georgia to cheer on the Dawgs in the Sanford Stadium, be sure to check out all that the Classic City has to offer beyond the hedges. With so many available activities, the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau has compiled a “Top 5 Things To Do in Athens on Football Weekends” list!
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GHA Reports Economic Impact of Georgia’s Hospitals
September 02, 2014
The Georgia Hospital Association released a report today regarding the economic impact of the state’s hospitals. Based on a study completed by the American Hospital Association and updated with the most current economic multipliers available from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, United States Department of Commerce, GHA’s report estimates that Georgia’s hospitals and health systems contribute $40 billion to the economy of the state.
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UGA Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Science Facility
August 29, 2014
In a ceremony that included remarks by state and university leaders, the University of Georgia broke ground on its newest state-of-the-art learning facility, the 122,500-square-foot Science Learning Center.
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Looking at Your Personal Financial Health; Buzz Law, President of Creative Financial Group
August 28, 2014
For Buzz Law, president of Creative Financial Group, it was love at first sight. “I’ve spent my entire 30-year career at Creative Financial Group,” Buzz says. With childhood memories of his father working alongside his own financial planner, and having studied business with a focus on finance at the University of Georgia, Buzz knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life.
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Infinity Network Solutions Brings Strategic IT to Small Businesses
August 27, 2014
Security. The cloud. Mobile access. Many small businesses struggle with these IT-related issues and are looking for the right software, hardware or integrated solution. Rob Betzel, CEO of Infinity Network Solutions, believes that before a business leader buys any IT solution, they first need to define their business strategy.
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How to Stop Corporations from Fleeing U.S. Tax Laws
August 26, 2014
Recently, there has been a surge of corporate expatriation transactions in which a U.S.-resident multinational corporation combines with a smaller foreign business to become a foreign-based company. Examples include Mylan Laboratories (MYL), Medtronic (MDT), and AbbVie (AABV).
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What Makes a Small Business Influencer? Experts Weigh In
August 25, 2014
What makes an influencer? Specifically, who influences the small business community? It turns out, on one level that’s an easy answer. But on another level, it is much more nuanced and hard to define. That’s according to several people we reached out to, for their definitions. See if you agree with these seven experts.
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Venture Capitalists Now Search Crowdfunding Sites for Opportunities
August 22, 2014
When crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo began taking off, some thought they would make venture capitalists obsolete. That has not been the case so far. And crowdfunding sites have actually served as an opportunity for professional investors to easily find new startups to fund.
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Q&A with Gretchen Corbin, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
August 21, 2014
On August 1st, Commissioner Corbin celebrated her 1-year anniversary of being at the helm of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. While she feels that a lot was accomplished in her first year, she has no plans of slowing down and is dedicated to making an even bigger splash—with the help of her great team—in year two. We chatted with Ms. Corbin about adjusting to her role and what else she has up her sleeve for Georgia’s economic development.
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Nostalgia Makes People Spend More, Study Finds
August 20, 2014
A recent study shows something marketers and business owners have believed all along. Nostalgia is not only persuasive in a marketing message, it actually makes customers willing to spend more.
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Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Makes an Art Form Out of Involving Businesses and the General Community
August 19, 2014
Ask Kay Keller, President of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, the secret to the success of her organization, and she’ll tell you that, in many ways, it’s practically an art trying to get everyone on the same song sheet. “However, our secret is our great volunteer effort in Oconee County. We have Chamber members and a citizenry that believe in the greater good of our community. We have a collaborative group of individuals that complete each other’s strengths.”
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How Good-Natured Humor Can Enhance Your Personal Brand
August 18, 2014
You should have humor as part of your personal branding – but make sure your humor fits the situation. Choose the right time and place to use suitable, relevant, and brief wittiness. Still, if in doubt, go for it. Good people will be grateful for your attempt to put them at ease.
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8 Business Expenses You Should Stop Paying For?
August 15, 2014
In the excitement of starting up, it can be tempting to invest in things you don’t really need. When was the last time you took a step back, examined your business expenses and figured out where your money could best be used? We asked eight entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneurs - “What’s one business expense that your company decided to stop paying for recently and why?”
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First Rule of Employee Feedback: Don’t Expect Them to Be Mind Readers
August 14, 2014
The business case for employee feedback is that it helps people know whether they are on track or not. As leaders, how we provide feedback can either serve our businesses well — or provide no value at all.