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Technology Association of Georgia Announces Will McIntosh of NBC Sports Group to Keynote at The Summit
February 26, 2020
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced that Will McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Digital and Sports Consumer Business, NBC Sports Group, will headline at TAG's premier annual showcase, The Summit March 3-4, 2020 at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.
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Colony Bank To Acquire Cadence Bank’s East Georgia Homebuilder Finance Loan Portfolio & Expand Its Footprint In Savannah & Augusta
February 24, 2020
Colony Bankcorp, Inc., the holding company for Colony Bank, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Cadence Bank to purchase its East Georgia Homebuilder Finance loan portfolio.
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USDA Invests $5M in Broadband for Rural Georgia Communities
February 24, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a $5 million investment in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 1,221 rural households, 32 pre-subscribed businesses and 20 pre-subscribed farms in McIntosh and Evans counties in Georgia.
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All-New Gulfstream G700 Makes First Flight
February 18, 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced the all-new Gulfstream G700™ made its first flight, demonstrating the program’s maturity and officially launching the rigorous flight-test program of the most spacious jet in the industry with the longest range at the fastest speeds.
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SCAD Generates $766M in Economic Impact for Georgia
February 14, 2020
The Savannah College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high. According to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors, SCAD generates $766.2 million in annual economic impact for the state. Additionally, SCAD’s two-year growth rate is four times greater than the national average for colleges and universities.
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Leadership Southeast Georgia Launches 2020 Program in Glynn County with Study of Natural Resources
February 13, 2020
The 28 members of Leadership Southeast Georgia’s (LSEGA) class of 2020 launched their first session with a close look at the coastal region’s natural resources in Brunswick, Ga. and on Little St. Simons Island.
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OPB Director Walks Lawmakers Through Proposal
February 13, 2020
State legislators took an unexpected recess this week to dig deep into the state’s budget — and Tuesday Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director spent time walking lawmakers through the proposed plans for the Amended FY 20 and FY 21 budgets.
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Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
February 12, 2020
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has unveiled the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia winners. TAG’S Top 40 Awards, sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
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Creature Comforts Honored With the goBeyondProfit Champion Award
February 11, 2020
Today Creature Comforts Brewing Co. CEO Chris Herron and staff were presented with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award. They earned this rare honor for their strategic efforts to benefit their community and company by cultivating company culture, deploying company resources and focusing on community empowerment.
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2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
February 11, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the state’s diverse industry base and global connectivity continue to drive competitiveness. In 2019, the State of Georgia tallied $41.2 billion in exports and $143.3 billion in overall international trade.
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Regional Leaders for the 2020 Class of Leadership Southeast Georgia Announced
February 07, 2020
Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA) is pleased to announce the 28 participants who have been selected to join its 2020 class. These individuals live and work within Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties, which together are known as Georgia’s coastal region.
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Senators Perdue, Loeffler Push Fort Benning As Home Of New Army Corps Headquarters
February 07, 2020
U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) are urging the U.S. Army to select Fort Benning as the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.
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Georgia Chamber Welcomes Business Prospects for 32nd Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany
February 06, 2020
This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 32nd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany as31 business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local, state and economic development officials to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.
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CSU’s Leadership Institute Announces Speakers and Format for The Forum 2020, August 24-25
February 05, 2020
For the 15th year, The Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, will bring a lineup of the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus. The two-day event, held at the Columbus Iron Works and Convention Center, begins at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24 and runs through Tuesday, Aug. 25. This year’s event theme is “Leadership in Hindsight.”
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Corporate Generosity Research Open to Georgia Business Leaders
February 04, 2020
One year ago, the 2019 Corporate Generosity Research Report conducted by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO provided invaluable insights about business leader, employee and customer expectations. Georgia CEOs, Owners and Senior Business Executives are invited to participate in the 2020 survey.
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Gov. Kemp Kicks off Georgia Foreign Trade Conference
February 04, 2020
Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Monday, highlighting the state and nation's continued strength in global trade.
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AG Chris Carr Visits White House for National Human Trafficking Summit
February 03, 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr participated in the President’s Human Trafficking Summit at The White House. The summit focused on the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the landmark anti-human trafficking law. During the event, President Trump signed an executive order to further combat human trafficking and online child exploitation.
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Savannah Technical College to Offer Private Pilot Ground School
January 31, 2020
Savannah Technical College’s Aviation Division, in partnership with Savannah Aviation, will offer a six-week Private Pilot Ground School starting February 25th. The class will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the STC Aviation Training Center.
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New Gen Z Data Brings Businesses a Critical Question: What's Your Plan Z?
January 30, 2020
Employers and business leaders take note: a one-size-fits-all approach to defining a generation will cost talent and customers. As Gen Z, the generation of those born between 1997 and 2007, begins to enter the workforce and flex its newfound spending power, connecting with them is critical.
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Port of Savannah Sets Calendar Year Record
January 29, 2020
The Port of Savannah moved 4.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2019, an increase of nearly 250,000 TEUs (5.6 percent) compared to the previous year, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch said Tuesday.
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Hearings Get Underway After Kemp Introduces Proposed Budget
January 23, 2020
It is the second week of the Georgia General Assembly and that means budget talks are underway. This year talks could get more intense as lawmakers look for ways to trim the budget and meet the challenge by Governor Brian Kemp to cut spending by 4 percent this fiscal year and another 6 percent in fiscal year 2021.
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Georgia’s Tourism Industry Breaks Visitation Records
January 22, 2020
Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development, joined Governor Kemp and industry professionals from across the state to recognize a record-breaking year in tourism at the annual Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Georgia State Capitol. The annual event highlights the importance of the tourism, hospitality, and arts industries in the state.
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Governor, First Lady Introduce Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
January 22, 2020
Yesterday Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were joined by Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education Commission members, legislators, and special guests as they announced three important legislative measures to combat human trafficking in Georgia.
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Deloitte M&A Trends Report 2020: US Dealmaker Optimism Holds Strong as Economic Slowdown Talk Continues
January 21, 2020
The market is entering a new decade on the outer edges of the longest run in M&A history, but even so, dealmakers are largely anticipating stable or increasing levels of activity in the year ahead, according to Deloitte's "The State of the Deal: M&A Trends 2020" survey of 1,000 U.S. corporate dealmakers and private equity firm professionals.
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Lt. Gov. Lists Priorities – Gambling a Question Mark
January 17, 2020
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and some members of the Senate Majority Caucus kicked off the 2020 Georgia General Assembly on Monday by outlining priorities for the session. Duncan met with media in his office Monday and announced plans to focus on three main issues – healthcare, foster care and technology innovation.