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Terri Denison of the SBA on HUBZone Certification for Georgia Businesses
July 13, 2023
Georgia District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration Terri Denison talks about a program that helps small business grow in underutilized business zones.
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Dr. Kristen Douglas of Athens Tech, Expanding Programs
July 12, 2023
Dr Kristen Douglas of Athens Technical College talks about the different programs that Athens Tech is expanding and what to expect once enrolled.
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Dr. Kristen Douglas of Athens Technical College Discusses New Accreditation of Programs
July 11, 2023
Dr Kristen Douglas of Athens Technical College Discusses Accreditation of Nursing, Paramedic, Health Information Technology, and more.
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Miranda Williams Shares Statistics on Georgia Literacy & How You Can Help With the Statewide Effort
July 11, 2023
Georgia Literacy Coach Miranda Williams talks about why the literacy rate is so important for the success of communities across Georgia.
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Rowen Foundation CEO Mason Ailstock Discusses Development Progress on Georgia’s Research Triangle
July 10, 2023
President & CEO of the Rowen Foundation Mason Ailstock talks about the impact their current projects will have on the State once they are completed.
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Chris Huskey Talks About the Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program
July 06, 2023
Chris Huskey of the Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program talks about the new location in Watkinsville. The Therapeutic Riding Program needs to grow to respond to the organization's wait list.
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Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation on the Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection
July 06, 2023
Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation talks about the Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection - a business development program that helps small businesses across Georgia succeed.
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Joe Brownlee Discusses the Georgia Power My Energy Resource Page & Serving Communities
June 29, 2023
Regulatory External Relations Manager for Georgia Power Joe Brownlee talks about My Energy, a resource page provided by Georgia Power to help you save money and energy during the Summer months. He also talks about how Georgia Power is continuing to be a "Citizen Wherever We Serve" across the state and goes into some ways the Company is helping lift up communities and organizations.
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Danny Malec on the Georgia Conflict Center's Restorative Support for Organizations
June 28, 2023
Danny Malec on the Georgia Conflict Center talks about the organization and how they help others with refraining conflict. He talks about the short and longterm benefits from these offerings.
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Paul Cramer of The Classic Center Authority Talks About the Secret to Their Success
June 26, 2023
Paul Cramer of The Classic Center Authority talks about the culture of organization and how they have developed systems to grow and prosper in the hospitality industry. The organization collaborates with institutions like Athens Technical College and the University of Georgia.
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Hal Schlenger on Growing Conscious Capitalism Stakeholders
June 26, 2023
Hal Schlenger with Conscious Capitalism Atlanta talks about their mission to help your business succeed and the benefit of having a community of allies.
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Robert D. Finch Provides an Overview of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens
June 23, 2023
Robert Finch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens talks about how they help those they serve with workforce development skills. He discusses partnership opportunities for local businesses in the region.
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Freddie Broome of GMA on Certified City of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
June 20, 2023
Freddie Broome of GMA talks about becoming a Certified City and why it is so important. These key areas - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - help municipalities fully realize their economic and cultural potential.
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Rainey Campbell of Secure Records Solutions on Literacy Rates & Understanding Workforce Challenges
June 15, 2023
Rainey Campbell of Secure Records Solutions talks about the importance of understanding the workforce pipeline in your region. Secure Records Solutions works with the local chamber to better serve tomorrow's workforce challenges.
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Georgia Center of Innovation's Chris Chammoun on the Upcoming Ag Financing Workshop
June 12, 2023
Chris Chammoun of Georgia Center of Innovation talks about events coming up including the Ag Financing Workshop on June 22nd at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center. The event will focus on financing options for agricultural entities.
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Sarah McKinney Talks About the Athens Area Community Foundation
June 07, 2023
Sarah McKinney of the Athens Area Community Foundation talks about being the anchor for philanthropy in the community and qualified charitable distributions. The grant making organization has a mission of community understanding that has delivered over $16 million in grants locally.
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Lora Smothers of Joy Village on Upcoming Summer Camp
June 06, 2023
Lora Smothers is Executive Director & Founder of Joy Village. She talks about the summer camp they are running this summer from June 6th to July 14th.
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Fran Dundore on the 60th Governor's Honors Program in Georgia
June 06, 2023
Fran Dundore talks about the 60th year of the Governor's Honors Program in Georgia. Started in 1964, it is the longest running Governor's school in the country. They will gather at Georgia Southern University this summer and represent a selection from more than 4500 applicants.
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GEDA's Grant Cagle on How We All Develop Something
June 05, 2023
Grant Cagle of Georgia Economic Developers Association talks about the value of developing throughout life. Grant's mother said she was not raising boys she was developing young men. He has referred to this saying many times as it also relates to economic development.
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Chris Clark on Two Upcoming Georgia Chamber Events
June 02, 2023
Chris Clark of the Georgia Chamber talks about the first ever future of sustainability event on July 12th at Coca Cola and another special event on August 8th - the annual congressional luncheon to be held in Athens.
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Pamela Walley Provides an Overview of Georgia Options
May 31, 2023
Pamela Walley of Georgia Options talks about their reach and mission. The organization supports options for adults with disabilities to live how they want and provide typical life experiences for those they serve.
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Josh Paine Talks About the Athens Tech Foundation
May 25, 2023
Josh Paine talks about the Athens Tech Foundation. Founded in 1988, the foundation provides extra help for students wanting to advance their careers. Scholarship and retention grants provide a world of difference to students.
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Stuart Countess on Upcoming EV9 Production at Kia West Point Georgia Factory
May 24, 2023
Stuart Countess, CEO of KIA Georgia, talks about being the home of the new EV9. This will be the first EV assembled vehicle manufactured in the US for KIA. The features will include over 20 collision avoiding technologies and faster charging using the latest in EV advancements.
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Mark Madison of the United Way of Northeast Georgia on Early Childhood Success
May 22, 2023
Mark Madison of the United Way of Northeast Georgia talks about resources available to parents about mental health resources and other programs that can be texted right to you.
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Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation on Community Business Development Program
May 22, 2023
Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation talks about their focus on training for minority businesses in the state. Small firms like salons, retail stores and so forth need resources and education to help continue to make these businesses even more successful.