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TCSG Celebrates 2021 National Apprenticeship Week
November 18, 2021
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) celebrates this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs to growing Georgia’s skilled workforce.
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The GEDA Recognizes Top Deals of the Year and Outstanding Individuals at Luncheon
November 17, 2021
At its Annual Awards luncheon on Monday, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence and Committee Chair and Member of the Year.
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Georgia Ports Mark Mega Rail Milestone
November 15, 2021
Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Georgia Ports Authority has completed and is now operating the second set of nine new rail tracks for a total of 18 tracks at its Mason Mega Rail Terminal. The expansion immediately increases intermodal capacity to and from the Port of Savannah by more than 30 percent.
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One Year In: Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Driving Opportunities Across the State
November 12, 2021
As COVID raged across Georgia last Fall, a team of corporate heavyweights, academics and politicians teamed up with one goal: to help Georgia become the technology capital of the East Coast.
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Norfolk Southern Opens New Headquarters Building in Atlanta
November 11, 2021
Norfolk Southern Corporation formally opened its state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured Governor Brian P. Kemp, Senator Raphael Warnock, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Norfolk Southern employees, and civic and business leaders from across Atlanta.
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The USG Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2022
November 10, 2021
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today elected Regent Harold Reynolds to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Erin Hames to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.
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Small Teams Driving Integration of Sustainability into Business
November 10, 2021
As leaders at COP26 tackle climate change, a new report sheds light on how companies can organize themselves to integrate sustainability into their businesses. Produced by The Conference Board, the report covers issues including where sustainability sits within companies, the size of sustainability departments, and key priorities of sustainability teams.
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Remington Firearms to Locate Global Headquarters, Manufacturing & Research Facility in LaGrange
November 09, 2021
Governor Brian Kemp announced Remington Firearms (RemArms), America’s oldest firearms manufacturer, will locate its global headquarters and open a new advanced manufacturing operation as well as a world-class research and development center in LaGrange. RemArms will invest $100 million and create 856 jobs over a five-year period.
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US Lifts Historic International Travel Ban, Welcoming Back Fully Vaccinated Travelers from 33 Countries
November 09, 2021
After nearly two years, today, the US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers arriving via air from the 26 Schengen countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil.
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Southern Company Participates in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow
November 08, 2021
Southern Company executives are participating in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Southern Company was one of the first companies in its industry to set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, as well as an interim goal of reducing GHG emissions 50% by 2030, as compared to 2007 levels.
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SBA Announces $44.8 Billion in Signature Lending Programs
November 04, 2021
Under Administrator Guzman’s leadership, the SBA has made it a priority to increase access to capital for business owners across the nation, particularly from traditionally underserved communities.
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BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE Georgia Announces 2021 Award Winners
November 03, 2021
BBB serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE Georgia, is excited to announce the 2021 winners of the Torch Awards for Ethics and its inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Award. Winners were announced during BBB’s Annual Meeting & Awards Gala held on Oct. 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
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Communities Named for 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge
November 03, 2021
The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation recently announced that the cities of Woodbury and Concord, along with Pike and Spalding Counties, were selected to participate in its 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, which allows localities across the state to apply for research assistance that empowers them to envision, explore and plan for a “smart” future.
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Georgia Center of Innovation Launches New Website Following Record Year
November 02, 2021
Following a year of record impact on Georgia businesses, the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has refined its branding through the launch of new website assets to ensure that Georgia businesses of all sizes understand the Center’s services and benefits
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Athens Area Community Foundation Announces Nonprofit of the Year Award
November 01, 2021
The Athens Area Community Foundation announced the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year Award, which recognizes and rewards nonprofit organizations in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties that have exemplary practices in leadership, management, innovation, collaboration, and impact.
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Athens Sees an All-Time Low Unemployment Rate
October 29, 2021
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Athens recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.1 percent, down seven-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 5.1 percent.
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The Supply Chain is Broken. Here’s Why.
October 29, 2021
Whether it’s because of COVID cancellations, labor shortages or increased demand, America’s supply chain system is choking. As we approach the busiest shopping season of the year, containers are piling up at the nation’s ports, and many consumers worry their gift purchases will be backlogged or unavailable.
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2022’s Best States to Live Off the Grid
October 28, 2021
Whether you feel overconnected or want to save the planet, moving off the grid can help you both unplug and live more sustainably.
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200+ Volunteers Lend a Hand During Days of Caring
October 27, 2021
United Way of Northeast Georgia hosted its annual Days of Caring Oct. 18-23, 2021, a weeklong volunteer opportunity for community members and businesses in the organization’s region.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 67 Organizations $600,000 in Grant Funding
October 27, 2021
Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards for fiscal year 2022.
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Supply Chain Snags and Silver Linings
October 25, 2021
Suddenly, “supply chain” and “logistics” have joined “Go Braves” and “Go Dawgs” as some of the most uttered phrases in the state. The first two are not because of a newfound love of drivers and warehouse workers, however, nor because of a winning streak.
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Georgia Sets Record-low Unemployment Rate Achieving Highest Number of Employed Georgians Since Pandemic
October 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2 percent in September, an all-time low for Georgia dipping below the rate of 3.3 percent in January 2020.
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University of Georgia and The Brandr Group Launch Group Licensing for Student-Athletes
October 20, 2021
The University of Georgia Athletic Association has expanded its LeGAcy Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program to include opportunities for Georgia student-athletes to work with The Brandr Group (TBG) to establish group licensing agreements.
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USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships
October 15, 2021
The 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Wednesday evening raised more than $625,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
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CEO Confidence Retreated in Q3, but CEOs Remain Optimistic
October 14, 2021
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the third quarter of 2021, after hitting an all-time high in Q2. The measure now stands at 67, down from 82.