August 2017 Video
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GDEcD's E. Jane Caraway on Representing Georgia Around the World
August 31, 2017
Georgia Department of Economic Development's Director of Life Sciences and Corporate Solutions E. Jane Caraway, talks about leading the charge around the world with her team to find new jobs to bring to Georgia.
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Athens Tech's Ilka McConnell on Working with Businesses to Find Workforce Development Needs
August 29, 2017
Athens Technical College Vice President of Economic Development Ilka McConnell talks about their work with local businesses in the region to assess workforce needs and their role in continued training for a skilled workforce.
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UGA Ag Dean Sam Pardue on the Agriculture Economy in Georgia
August 28, 2017
Dean of UGA's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Sam Pardue talks about agriculture in Georgia and how people more than ever have an interest in where food comes from and sustainability in the future.
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Visit Savannah's Joseph Marinelli on Why Businesses Choose Savannah as a Special Event Location
August 28, 2017
Visit Savannah President Joseph Marinelli talks about why businesses and groups are choosing Savannah to hold corporate meetings and special events for their employees and clients.
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Georgia Senator David Perdue on the Federal Government's Broken Budget Process
August 24, 2017
Junior United States Senator David Perdue discusses his desire to help fix a broken budget process in Washington.
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Jordan Burke Talks About Working with the Business Community at Four Athens
August 23, 2017
Executive Director of Four Athens Jordan Burke discusses expanding their membership and partnering with businesses to help start ups in the Athens region.
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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Discusses The Role and Economic Development Engine of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
August 22, 2017
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talks about the role of the airport in the economy and the successes that they have seen at the airport recently with companies like Delta and Porsche.
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Laura Katz on UGA SBDC Programs in Athens
August 21, 2017
Area Director for UGA SBDC Laura Katz talk about the many programs and offerings throughout the year that the SBDC offers to area businesses.
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Clay Sikes on Reasons Behind the Growth Happening at Coastal Solar
August 21, 2017
Coastal Solar CEO Clay Sikes discusses the growth and expansion of their business. The growth is in part due to their great support program between them and their partners over the Southeast.
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Doc Eldridge on the Fall Swing in Athens & Downtown Development Boom
August 16, 2017
President and CEO of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Doc Eldridge discusses the August excitement as students get to town and the booming downtown development currently.
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Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards Luncheon Recap
August 15, 2017
Nominations are now open for the Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards - here we take a look at some of the highlights from this year's luncheon honoring the winners.
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Joe Brannen on the 125th Anniversary of the Georgia Bankers Association
August 14, 2017
Georgia Bankers Association CEO Joe Brannen talks about the 125th anniversary of the GBA and the impact the banking community has on the state of Georgia.
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Laura Whitaker on the Mission of Extra Special People & Ways They Impact Kids
August 10, 2017
Executive Director of Extra Special People, Inc. Laura Whitaker talks about the mission and purpose of the organization, and gives a few examples of the impact they provide to area children through activities.
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Deloitte's Lauren Powalisz on What Makes Georgia a Great Place to Do Business
August 07, 2017
Partner at Deloitte Consulting Lauren Powalisz talks about what makes Georgia a great place to locate and do business - such as access to talent, infrastructure, and the favorable tax climate.
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Kat Cannella on Leadership Action Activities at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum
August 02, 2017
Assistant Director for the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University Kat Cannella talks about additional programs and offerings by the Leadership Institute at this month's Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus.
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AG Chris Carr on the Role that the Attorney General's Office Plays in Keeping Georgia a Pro-business State
August 01, 2017
Attorney General for the State of Georgia Chris Carr talks about the stable and reliable regulatory and legal environment in the state, and how that affects job creation and growth in Georgia.