April 2016 Video
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Selig Center for Economic Growth at UGA Outlines 2016 Economic Forecast for Georgia
April 29, 2016
Economic Data Analyst at the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Stephen Kuzniak discusses this years economic forecast for Georgia, and also talks about the success of this year's Terry College Economic Outlook Series.
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Jim Flannery on Four Athens and Helping Local Entrepreneurs
April 28, 2016
Executive Director of Four Athens, Jim Flannery talks about the reason that the organization was started to help support the start up community in Athens.
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Georgia Film Academy Executive Director Jeffrey Stepakoff Discusses the State of the Film Industry in Georgia
April 25, 2016
Executive Director of the Georgia Film Academy, Jeffrey Stepakoff discusses the state of the now $6 billion film industry in Georgia, and talks about whats driving the growth in our state, as well as some challenges that we have to continue the momentum.
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Daryl Ingram on ECG Bus Tours & Helping Rural Communities
April 22, 2016
Senior Vice President with Electric Cities of Georgia, Daryl Ingram talks about furthering economic development in rural Georgia, and how their organization facilitates "Bus Tours" with project managers to showcase all communities have to offer.
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Gary Black Talks About the Growth of the Georgia Grown Brand & 2020 Vision
April 21, 2016
Agriculture Commissioner for the State of Georgia Gary Black discusses the growth and importance of the Georgia Grown Brand, and also discusses the Georgia Grown 2020 Vision - that 20% of the menu items in Georgia's schools will be Georgia Grown.
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Kris Vaughn on Georgia Young Gamechangers
April 20, 2016
Executive Director of Georgia Forward, Kris Vaughn talks about Georgia's Young Game-changers program, a leadership action program designed to come up with recommendations for communities.
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United States Senator Johnny Isakson on Every Student Succeeds Act & How it Relates to Georgia
April 19, 2016
Senior United States Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson talks about the importance of educating the children in our state and how the recently passed Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will further help strengthen Georgia's future workforce.
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Lawrence Harris on College Factory & its Mission
April 18, 2016
Director for Athens Community Career Academy, Lawrence Harris talks about bringing a "College Factory" to Athens to help more students gain access to college.
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Eric Tanenblatt on Presidential Politics
April 13, 2016
Principal at Dentons Eric Tanenblatt talks about the crazy political season it has been relating to presidential politics on both sides of the spectrum.
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Tom Croteau on the GDEcD's Role in Economic Development Across the State
April 12, 2016
Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tom Croteau talks about how the Department works with communities and organizations across the state to bring new business and industry to Georgia.
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Phil Bettendorf on Athens First Bank and Trust; Technology in Banking
April 11, 2016
SVP of Athens First Bank and Trust, Phil Bettendorf talks about the bank, which was founded in 1929 in Downtown Athens, and now includes 14 branches in 7 counties. He also talks about the growing technology focus in banking, and how being part of Synovus helps make a difference for customers.
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Kinder Morgan's Allen Fore on Community Investment in Augusta
April 11, 2016
Allen Fore, Vice President of Public Affairs for Kinder Morgan, talks about community involvement in Augusta - and the importance of knowing what community needs that the business community can make a priority.
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Ryan Carty on UGA Grady College & Partnering with the Journalism College
April 07, 2016
Director of Experiential Learning at Grady College of Journalism & MC at University of Georgia, Ryan Carty talks about the College and working with businesses to help facilitate internships and learning opportunities for students.
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Buzz Law on the History of Creative Financial Group
April 06, 2016
President & CEO of Creative Financial Group Buzz Law talks about how Creative Financial Group came to be - from focusing on investment and retirement planning for executives to now being owned by Synovus.
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Braves' Mike Plant on the Creation of SunTrust Park Ballpark & the Battery of Atlanta
April 04, 2016
President of Development for the Atlanta Braves, Mike Plant talks about creating the new 41,000 seat SunTrust Park, set to open in 2017; and The Battery - the mixed-use entertainment complex with offices, apartments, hotels, and shops that surround the park.