August 2024 Features

• Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  August 30, 2024

  On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.

• Georgia Executives Brace for Political Storm: How to Protect Workplace Culture

  August 29, 2024

  A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals a staggering 56% of executives and 45% of employees fear that politics will disrupt their company culture this year. As the political landscape in Georgia continues to heat up, so too does the potential for workplace disruption.

• Georgia Job Creation & Momentum Remains Strong

  August 29, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. GDEcD’s Global Commerce team supported 429 facility expansions and new locations resulting in more than $20.3 billion in investment and the commitment of 26,900 new, private sector jobs statewide.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Hosts Campaign Kickoff on September 5th

  August 27, 2024

  United Way of the Coastal Empire will launch the 2025 Campaign with a kickoff celebration on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Savannah Convention Center, located at 1 International Drive in Savannah.

• MacKenzie Scott Gives $10 Million to Georgia Nonprofit ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

  August 27, 2024

  A $10 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs will have a dramatic impact on the nonprofit’s work to fuel the growth of Georgia businesses around the state, said Grace Fricks, ACE founder and CEO.

• Meet Ashanti: Forging a Future in Welding

  August 27, 2024

  We are proud to introduce Ashanti, a driven second-semester student at South Georgia Technical College, where she is pursuing a career in welding. Her story exemplifies strength, determination, and the transformative power of support.

• Technical College System of Georgia Achieves 9.3% Enrollment Growth

  August 27, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces a 9.3% increase in enrollment for the Academic Year 2024, bringing total enrollment to 148,746 students across the system. This is the highest number of students enrolled at TCSG since 2013.

• SBAC Launches a Storm Recovery Loan for Flood-Affected Small Businesses

  August 26, 2024

  In response to the catastrophic flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby across Southeast Georgia and South Carolina’s Lowcountry, the Small Business Assistance Corporation is announcing the launch of its Storm Recovery Loan Program.

• Chik-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame Puts Fans Directly into the Game with Its New AI Experience

  August 26, 2024

  Set, Hike! The College Football Hall of Fame is setting a new industry milestone with its new GAME ON! AI Experience. This deeply engaging, personalized storytelling experience inserts fans into the rich history of college football.

• Emily McCarthy and Union Mission Cohost Event at Parker’s House for Women

  August 23, 2024

  Emily McCarthy recently donated over 1000 pieces of new clothing to clients that are currently being served by the local non-profit organization Union Mission.

• Business Generosity Yields Financial Rewards

  August 23, 2024

  Recent data tells us that 92% of executives plan to maintain or increase their current investments in generosity. 60% of executives plan to increase giving to employees, 46% to communities, and 45% in the way they operate their business. This is a significant jump from 2023, where only 33% planned to increase generosity investments.

• Governor Kemp Hosts Small Business Roundtable

  August 23, 2024

  Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Business Innovation Group at Georgia Southern University expands Entrepreneurship Innovation Incubator for $2.5 million

  August 22, 2024

  Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG) at the Innovation Incubator (I2) in downtown Statesboro is getting ready to open its newly renovated space, adding office suites and more than 14,000 square feet of new space to BIG’s footprint.

• Discover Georgia’s Booming Food Processing Industry

  August 22, 2024

  Georgia’s food processing industry is a powerhouse, contributing over $11 billion annually to the state's GDP. With nearly half of the top 100 food processing companies operating here, the industry is poised for sustained growth. The Georgia Department of Economic Development drives industry growth in multiple ways.

• Survey: Consumers Expect to Spend More this Year on Back-to-School Shopping & This Fall on Discretionary Items

  August 21, 2024

  Anticipating higher prices for their shopping list than a year ago, consumers expect to spend 14% more on average on back-to-school shopping per child this year, according to a new KPMG survey conducted in July.

• Georgia Power Uses Drones to Inspect Transmission Lines

  August 20, 2024

  Georgia Power continues to focus on improving reliability and service for customers by making investments in the power grid and using advanced technology to prevent or restore power outages. The company is now deploying unmanned aerial systems, to inspect transmission power lines, helping ensure the safety and reliability of these main lines more efficiently and with greater accuracy than ever before.

• Author Talk | A Churchill Treasury: Sir Winston’s Public Service Through Memorabilia by Brian E. Krapf

  August 19, 2024

  The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to host the United States debut of Brian E. Krapf's new book A Churchill Treasury | Sir Winston's Public Service Through Memorabilia on August 25th at 2:00 pm. This program will take place on August 25th at 2:00 pm at the museum.

• From Global to Local: Industries that Put Georgia on the Map

  August 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development and its economic development partners capitalized on the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit to demonstrate why Georgia stands out to international companies seeking to locate or expand in the U.S.

• Public Colleges Generated $21.9 Billion Impact on Georgia

  August 19, 2024

  New research from the Terry College of Business Selig Center for Economic Growth found the University System of Georgia (USG) had an impact of $21.9 billion on the state’s economy and generated more than 160,000 full- and part-time jobs during fiscal year 2023.

• Georgia Southern’s FY2023 Economic Impact Soars Beyond $1.145 Billion

  August 16, 2024

  Recent reports from the University System of Georgia highlight that Georgia Southern University continues to make a significant economic impact both on its surrounding region and on the graduates it produces.

• All-New Gulfstream G400 Completes First Flight

  August 16, 2024

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream's ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Dana Spinola, Founder and CEO of fab’rik (Part 2)

  August 16, 2024

  In part 2 of our interview with fab’rik Founder and CEO Dana Spinola, she shared how she empowers her team to find creative ways to deliver on the company purpose as well as frank insights from her founder’s journey.

• University System Board of Regents Adopts $3.6B Budget Request

  August 15, 2024

  The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a $3.6 billion fiscal 2026 budget request Wednesday. The 2026 budget, which takes effect next July, represents a $221.1 million increase over this year’s spending plan. By far the largest increase – $167.8 million – would cover projected enrollment growth.

• Georgia’s Labor Force is Over 5 Million Strong, but More Jobs Are Needed to Keep Unemployment Low

  August 15, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in June. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Global Equipment Logistics Leader Selects Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub for Debut US Facility

  August 14, 2024

  The Broe Group’s Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub has added global equipment logistics leader Aertssen Logistics, USA to the 2,600-acre industrial park near the Port of Savannah.