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Christy Kovac of Sheridan Construction on Their Apprenticeship Program
May 04, 2023
Christy Kovac of Sheridan Construction talks about the need for more qualified employees in the construction industry. Sheridan Construction has been selected to participate in Georgia's High Demand apprentice program.
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Charlene Brickman of Recess and Play on Learning in New Ways
May 03, 2023
Charlene Brickman of Recess and Play talks about how they use data to determine the needs of students challenged with learning and play. However they use people, not technology, to help these students learn better through a variety of solutions.
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Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions Reflects on 20 Years in Business
May 02, 2023
Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions talks about being a start up business in 2003 and how the company has evolved over the years remaining true to core faith values and service to their clients.
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David Bradley of Athens Area Chamber of Commerce on Workforce Development
April 27, 2023
David Bradley of Athens Area Chamber of Commerce talks about the incredible growth in Northeast Georgia and how the chamber is involved in workforce development for all.
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Lora Smothers Talks About Joy Village School
April 25, 2023
Lora Smothers is the Executive Director & Founder of Joy Village School. She talks about why she founded the organization to serve black students and how you can get involved.
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Freddie Broome of Georgia Municipal Association on Municipal Leader Program
April 25, 2023
Director of Equity and Inclusion Freddie Broome of Georgia Municipal Association talks about their diversity leadership program. The program teaches emotional intelligence, economic development and human resources among other topics.
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Terri Denison of SBA on T.H.R.I.V.E. Program
April 24, 2023
Terri Denison of SBA talks about T.H.R.I.V.E. and how this program helps businesses go to the next level. The SBA Georgia District Office will host a cohort in Atlanta from July to December and registration is open until April 30th.
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Abigail Darwin of the Athens Farmers Market on the New Year-round Market
April 20, 2023
Abigail Darwin of the Athens Farmers Market talks about the operating hours of the market and how this extension benefits the community. In their 16th year, the organization continues to have numerous supporters and donors helping to fulfill an important role in the Athens market.
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Garrison Boling of the UGA SBDC on the Small Business Loan Process
April 19, 2023
Business Advisor with the UGA SBDC Garrison Boling talks about the steps a business should take to secure a small business loan and how the SBDC can help.
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Grant Cagle Invites You to the GEDA 2023 Spring Workshop on May 17th-19th
April 18, 2023
Grant Cagle of Georgia Economic Developers Association talks about their spring workshop in May in Athens. This program will help professionals understand trends while discussing top issues like housing and workforce development.
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Neil Woodall Talks About Their Affiliation with St. Mary's Health Care
April 17, 2023
Partner at Georgia Neurological Surgery & Comprehensive Spine Dr. Neil Woodall talks about their partnership and association with St. Mary's Health Care.
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Brooke Waters of Oconee State Bank Talks About Their Expansion
April 14, 2023
Brooke Waters of Oconee State Bank talks about the history of the bank and also their plans to continue expanding throughout the region. The bank plans to open in Downtown Macon and closing on the Elberton Federal acquisition.
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Paige Pushkin on How Corporations can Support Education Through the PEACH Education Tax Credit
April 13, 2023
Paige Pushkin of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education talks about the unique way Georgians can support educational initiatives important to them using the PEACH Education Tax Credit.
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Peter Stoddard, Ambassador of the Athens Chamber of Commerce on KrowdFire
April 12, 2023
Peter Stoddard is an ambassador of the Athens Chamber of Commerce. He discusses the start of KrowdFire and how it works to help business startups. KrowdFire is a different way for companies to gain the funding needed to grow their business.
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Mark Madison of United Way of Northeast Georgia on Grant Applicant Training
April 11, 2023
Mark Madison of United Way of Northeast Georgia talks about grant applications being open in May and how they train other nonprofits to apply for grants.
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Will Peterson on OneDigital & Resources for Businesses in Georgia
April 11, 2023
William Peterson, MBA, FABC of OneDigital provides an overview of the human resources solutions the company provides to their clients. This includes helping companies save money by outsourcing HR and benefits to one source.
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Cindy Eidson of GMA on Economic Development Plans in Georgia Cities
April 10, 2023
Cindy Eidson of the Georgia Municipal Association talks about economic development of limited resources and land within a community. She discusses the need for every community to have a plan so citizens can know where investment, preservation and expansion should occur.
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Chris Huskey On Helping Individuals with Different Disabilities Connect with Horses
April 07, 2023
Chris Huskey of Butterfly Dreams Farm talks about the power of horses to help individuals with various abilities connect with horses.
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Terri Denison of the SBA Talks about The Upcoming National Small Business Week 2023
April 05, 2023
Terri Denison of the SBA talks about National Small Business Week 2023 which is April 30th through May 6th. This year marks the first in-person award ceremony since the end of the pandemic that will be held in Washington D.C.
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Fabersha Flynt of Athens Tech, Upcoming Math Bootcamp
April 03, 2023
Executive Director of Adult Education and Walton County Campus for Athens Technical College Fabersha Flynt talks about the upcoming math bootcamp in April and how to participate.
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Larry Williams of the Technology Association of Georgia Discusses TAG-Ed
March 29, 2023
Larry Williams of TAG talks about the history of the organization and their creation of TAG Education. TAG-Ed recently received a grant made possible by the Build Back Better Act. As a result TAG will be able to further help with bringing resources to diverse members of the community for the goal of job placement.
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Myung Cogan Talks About Athens' Small Business and Creative Community
March 27, 2023
Myung Cogan of the ACC Economic Development Department talks about the creative community in Athens and how these professionals are an amenity in the region for tourism.
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Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions on Family Values in Business
March 27, 2023
Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions talks about the importance of family values in a business. He reflects on his father and grandfather's history in business and how their experiences has been passed on to him today.
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Pam Walley on the Growth of Georgia Options
March 24, 2023
Pam Walley of Georgia Options talks about the organization's 31 year history serving those with disabilities that decide to live at home and have an independent life. She discusses their growth and how people around the state have heard of the organization and providing support.
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Jimmy DeLoach of the Abbie DeLoach Foundation Talks About the #HandsFreeForAbbie Campaign
March 24, 2023
Jimmy DeLoach of the Abbie DeLoach Foundation talks about the history of the organization and how they supported the 2018 passing of the handsfree legislation signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal that has spurred the handsfree pledge.