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• Georgia Ranked Top 10 Exporting State in 2020 for First Time

  February 16, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the State of Georgia ranked among the United States’ Top Ten exporting states in 2020 for the first time. Georgia merchandise exports reached 215 unique countries and territories and experienced the lowest rate of export contraction among all top ten states, despite headwinds from a global pandemic.

• In SK Plant, Trade Secret Thief Gives Georgia False Choice Between Jobs and Justice

  February 16, 2021

  The future is electric, and Georgia has spent a great deal of energy—and hundreds of millions in development incentives—to secure its position in the economy of tomorrow as a high-tech manufacturing corridor.

• Chief Justice Melton to Leave Supreme Court

  February 15, 2021

  Chief Justice Harold D. Melton announced that he will leave the Supreme Court of Georgia effective July 1st. In a statement to court staff and the Georgia Judicial Council – the policy-making body for the state’s judicial branch of government – he said he does not yet know what he will do next.

• Governor Brian Kemp & Georgia Historical Society President Dr. W. Todd Groce Appoint 2021 Georgia Trustees

  February 12, 2021

  On the eve of Georgia Day, celebrating the 288th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony, The Honorable Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, and Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society, officially appointed David P. Abney and Juanita Powell Baranco as the 2021 Georgia Trustees in a signing ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol.

• Rebuilding with Resilience: Deloitte Report Reveals How Organizations Can Better Prepare for Future Disruption

  February 12, 2021

  Released today, Deloitte's 2021 Resilience Report explores how organizations have coped with the tumultuous events of 2020 and identifies the traits that characterize a resilient organization—traits business leaders can cultivate in order to build greater resilience into their own companies

• UGA Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients

  February 11, 2021

  The University of Georgia Alumni Association has announced eight recipients of the 2021 Alumni Awards, an annual program dating back to 1936 that recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate a commitment to the university. The 2021 honorees are:

• Delta to Take Guesswork Out of Travel with Digital Concierge; Test-drives New Pilot with CLEAR

  February 11, 2021

  Delta is applying its vision to deliver a digital concierge for customers – first unveiled at CES 2020 – to anticipate and address the evolving travel needs brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• ESP Bravely Pivots to Create One of a Kind Online Event

  February 10, 2021

  Extra Special People presents its 14th annual Big Hearts fundraiser virtually this year, amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This event will be available for anyone to stream online. Guest appearances include Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland, and the rest of the Holland family. Jake Johnson, actor from New Girl, and Josh Murray and Aaron Murray will also make guest appearances by interviewing ESP performers.

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Appoints Suzanne Clark Next CEO

  February 10, 2021

  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Suzanne Clark will become the next chief executive officer of the world’s largest business organization, effective March 11th, the date of the organization’s next Board of Directors meeting.

• St. Mary's Good Samaritan Foundation Launches "Go RED for Good Sam" to Uplift Colleagues During February

  February 09, 2021

  St. Mary's Good Samaritan Foundation and Board of Directors have launched the "Go RED For Good Sam" campaign during the month of February, National Heart Month, to honor Good Samaritan Hospital's health care workers.

• Employee Well-being is Major Priority for Many CEOs of High Performing Companies

  February 09, 2021

  Focus on talent, technology and partnerships can be key to thrive post-COVID-19 pandemic, according to insights from 3,000 CEOs

• Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan Announces Application Process for Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Grants

  February 08, 2021

  Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announced the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation is now accepting applications for pilot program grant funding.

• The 5G Economy will Spur Massive GDP and Job Growth Across the US

  February 08, 2021

  5G networks could create about 4.5 million jobs in the US and add roughly $1.5 trillionto the country's GDP, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), commissioned by CTIA, the wireless industry association.

• National Center for Civil & Human Rights Receives $17M Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Center’s Footprint & Programming

  February 05, 2021

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a five-year, $17 million grant to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta. As part of The Center’s capital expansion to add 20,000 square feet to the existing footprint and transform its programming, $15 million of the grant will fund The Center’s new three-story West Wing.

• In Good Company Report Affirms Georgia’s Business Generosity Momentum

  February 04, 2021

  Through the turmoil of 2020, Georgia business showcased the best in all of us. Companies on the In Good Company list displayed extraordinary grit and determination to meet urgent needs.

• Technology Association of Georgia Announces Keynote Speakers for the Georgia Technology Summit

  February 03, 2021

  Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announces keynote speakers; issues call for content and nominations for Georgia’s Top 40 Innovative Companies and the Georgia Technology Awards for the Georgia Technology Summit, which will take place April 28th-29th, 2021.

• Following December Decline, Small Business Employment Growth Holds Steady in January

  February 03, 2021

  The latest Paychex | IHS Markit Business Employment Watch report is out. The January numbers show the national Small Business Jobs Index held relatively stable from the previous month.

• Athens-based Businesses Invest in Community’s Future

  February 01, 2021

  From pet day cares to restaurants, Athens boasts a unique and diverse small business landscape. And whether just starting out or looking to grow, the University of Georgia offers a range of workshops, consultations, seed funding and more to support these individuals and organizations.

• a2b Fulfillment Celebrates 20 Years

  January 29, 2021

  a2b Fulfillment, an award-winning provider of order fulfillment, value-adding services and customer care, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

• Nearly $530 Million in PPP Loans Approved by SBA in Georgia in Current Round of Funding

  January 29, 2021

  As part of ongoing transparency of economic aid programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released data summarizing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan approvals made through Jan. 24th.

• COVID-19 Update: Dr. Anthony Fauci Talks with Georgia’s Cities

  January 26, 2021

  In an interview with GMA’s Larry Hanson (Executive Director), Rusi Patel (General Counsel) and Kelli Bennett (Director of Communications) Dr. Anthony Fauci shared an inside look into the COVID-19 vaccines, his professional opinion on a return to normal and what local leaders can do to engage with and protect their communities.

• Savannah Moves More than 4.6M TEUs in 2020

  January 26, 2021

  The Georgia Ports Authority moved more than 4.68 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in 2020, up 1.8 percent over its 2019 total of 4.59 million. Total cargo crossing all docks in 2020 reached 38.4 million tons.

• a2b Fulfillment Named Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL for Six Straight Years

  January 25, 2021

  a2b Fulfillment has been named as a Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL for 2021, joining dozens of other leading third-party logistics providers selected by Multichannel Merchant. This is the sixth straight year a2b has been named Top 3PL by MCM.

• Governor Brian Kemp: Here's How We Kept Georgia Open for Business

  January 25, 2021

  One year ago, none of us could have imagined the challenges we would face as a nation. Here in Georgia — similar to the rest of the country — our economy was growing at a rapid pace, unemployment was at its lowest in state history, and more Georgians were finding high-quality, sustainable jobs.

• Chris Clark & Teresa White: The Reimagined New Georgia Economy

  January 22, 2021

  As 2021 unfolds, the Georgia Chamber remains true to our purpose of supporting job creation, economic mobility, growth, equality and free enterprise statewide. Most importantly, we continue to listen to Georgia businesses as we focus on recovery and resiliency for a reimagined new Georgia economy.

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