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Business Leadership Insights for Georgia from Fortune CEO Alan Murray
May 07, 2020
“I hear a very different tone among leaders than I did during the last recession,” said Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Magazine. This and a range of business insights were offered during the May 5th goBeyondProfit CEO Forum featuring Murray in conversation with Frank Blake, retired CEO and Chairman of The Home Depot and current Chair of both Delta Air Lines and Grady Health.
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April State Tax Revenues Fall -35.9%
May 07, 2020
The State of Georgia’s April net tax collections totaled nearly $1.84 billion for a decrease of $1.03 billion, or -35.9 percent, compared to April 2019 when net tax collections totaled $2.87 billion.
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Express Employment Professionals holding Job Fair
May 06, 2020
Express Employment Professionals, one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada, will hold a grand opening and job fair from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 11 in the parking lot behind their office building, located at 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 504 in Bluffton. The grand opening and job fair will feature a ribbon cutting, appetizers, promotional items and a local raffle basket. Social distancing rules will apply.
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Technical College System of Georgia Expanding Online Education and Training Opportunities Due to Impact of Coronavirus
May 06, 2020
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is expanding its online program opportunities as well as offering free, professional development and online training courses to provide more Georgians the flexibility to enhance their skills during this time.
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Governor Kemp Visits Phoebe
May 06, 2020
Phoebe hosted Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday morning for a tour of the modular COVID-19 unit the state constructed on the Phoebe North campus.
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Savannah Golf Championship Rescheduled for Week of September 28th
May 05, 2020
The Korn Ferry Tour announced today additional modifications and details regarding the restart of the 2020 schedule and a fall calendar of events that will be part of a one-time, combined 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour season. Included in the fall series of tournaments is the Savannah Golf Championship, which will be contested the week of September 28-October 4 at The Landings Club – Deer Creek Course.
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Memorial Health CEO Shayne George: Caring Today for Healthier Tomorrow
May 05, 2020
The human race has faced an enemy like no other these last few months, one that has made time stand still for our nation and our world. Never in our lifetimes have we faced a crisis like this one. Homes have turned into offices, schools, sanctuaries. Social distancing has become common language. We have been stretched to imagine a new way of life, a new normal. Stretched, but not broken. Each day that passes brings the hope of a healthier tomorrow.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Announces CARES Act Funding to Support Georgia Arts Organizations
May 05, 2020
The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts released guidelines and opened applications for the Resiliency Grant, a one-time grant funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Charlie Harper: Short Term Budget Pain Can Still Lead To State’s Gain
May 05, 2020
We’re almost two months into Georgia’s State of Emergency to address the issues brought to us by the Covid-19 virus. Our crisis is now one of public health and one of economics. As leaders attempt to simultaneously deal with both problem sets, it often appears we are still in search of answers. We need to make sure we are asking the right questions.
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Sarah Riggs Amico: Investing in Working People Will Lead America Through Crisis
May 05, 2020
We’ve seen the numbers. More than 30 million workers have filed for unemployment. Nearly 20 percent of the US workforce is jobless. One in six Americans has lost their source of income. Half a billion people around the world could be pushed into poverty. All in the last six weeks.
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$14.1 Billion Approved for Georgia Small Businesses
May 04, 2020
More than 113,000 Georgia small businesses have been approved for $14.1 billion in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the last 30 days.
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Georgia's Reopening Approach Holds Lesson for Other States
May 04, 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement that some businesses closed because of COVID-19 would be allowed to begin reopening on Friday, April 24, with appropriate precautions, was welcomed as a timely first step for those financially impacted by the pause in Georgia’s economy.
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SK Innovation Increases Planned Investment in U.S. EV Battery Business to $2.5B
May 04, 2020
SK Innovation announced that it plans for additional investment in its U.S. battery business, following approval by the SK Innovation Board of Directors to fund the start of construction of a second electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia.
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For Georgia to Get Back to Work, Healthcare Must Lead the Way
May 01, 2020
There is much debate about when and how businesses should re-open their doors. Whatever you think that timetable should be, there is one thing every business owner should realize: For businesses to be healthy, our healthcare system must be functioning.
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COVID Consortium Launches to Help Firms Navigate Testing
May 01, 2020
Augusta-based CopernicusMD, a leader in medical, laboratory and billing analytics, yesterday announced the launch of The COVID Consortium, a council of physicians, business leaders, clinical laboratory executives and retired military brass to provide testing resources and guidance to businesses across the country preparing to re-open in the COVID-19 environment.
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How Georgia Southern’s Business Innovation Group Is Providing Resources to Small Businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis
April 30, 2020
The past two months haven’t exactly been business as usual for Georgia Southern University alumnus and small business owner Garrett Clark.
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Georgia Department of Education Awards $21M in Digital Learning Grants
April 30, 2020
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding digital learning grants totaling $21,578,236 to 55 school districts. The grants are intended to help districts shore up their digital/distance learning infrastructure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Free Enterprise Responds
April 30, 2020
Over the last few weeks, the power of free enterprise has been on full display as companies around the world have shifted, planned, reprogrammed and adjusted to protect employees and customers across a very different economic landscape.
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Georgia Power Launches Learning Power Mobile App
April 29, 2020
While parents, teachers and students alike are managing new ways of learning during school closures and "stay-at-home" orders, the Georgia Power Learning Power app includes interactive lessons for students, offering fun, educational activities with real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), energy and energy efficiency content.
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Georgia Chamber Mobilizes Resiliency and Recovery Initiative
April 29, 2020
The Georgia Chamber announces the formation of its Resiliency and Recovery Task Force led by top businesses from across Georgia. The task force is leading the charge for economic recovery in the state, leveraging partners in the private and public sector to develop strategies, provide insights and bolster growth and sustainability of the New Georgia Economy (NGE), post COVID-19.
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Anthem Foundation Directs $200,000+ to Address Food Insecurity in Georgia Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic
April 28, 2020
The Anthem Foundation is directing more than $200,000 to several organizations in Georgia on the frontlines in the fight against food insecurity as Georgians continue struggle with the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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b. moody group Joins Seabolt Real Estate, Bringing Market Expertise and Commitment to Clients
April 27, 2020
Seabolt Real Estate, the exclusive coastal Georgia affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is pleased to announce that b. moody group has joined Seabolt Real Estate in Savannah, Ga. Members of the group.
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GMSDC Announces Fund to Support Minority Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
April 27, 2020
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Georgia’s leading small business development and supplier diversity advocacy organization, has established a Disaster Relief Certification Fund.
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United Way of the Coastal Empire Announces New Board Leadership
April 24, 2020
Moving forward with the business of the organization since canceling the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon due to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way of the Coastal Empire announced the officers and directors who will serve on the 2020-2021 board.
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Employer Filed Claims Dominate Record-Setting Claims Numbers
April 24, 2020
Last week, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) processed 247,003 initial claims with employer filed claims accounting for 94%. In the past month, GDOL has processed 1,090,536 claims, more than the combined total for the previous three years. Unemployment initial claims throughout the United States decreased 810,000 last week to 4.4 million.