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Healthcare Plan Headed to Governor’s Desk for Signature
March 28, 2019
State Rep. Jodi Lott (R-Evans) stood in the well Monday afternoon and urged House members to support SB 106, the Governor’s “Patients First Act.” “This is a big-picture debate. Health care is complicated,” said Lott, one of Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders in the House. “It’s complex. But voting for SB 106 is the start of moving the ball forward in Georgia. This is the first part. It’s the first piece of the pie. If this bill fails it won’t change the fact that healthcare is one of the Governor’s top priorities.”
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State and Local Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking for Georgia International Trade Center
March 27, 2019
Local community leaders and state representatives recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Georgia International Trade Center (GITC); the newest Class A, rail-served industrial park in the Savannah region. The 1,150 acre park is located within 10 miles of the Georgia Ports Authority’s Garden City Terminal.
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Georgia Power, DOE Finalize $1.67B Loan Guarantee for New Vogtle Units
March 25, 2019
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and North America's Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey joined Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Tom Fanning, Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Paul Bowers and hundreds of workers and special guests at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, to announce the closing of approximately $1.67 billion in additional Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees for the new Vogtle units.
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Savannah State Gala to Raise Scholarship Funds, Honor Local Leaders
March 20, 2019
Savannah State University's (SSU) Annual Scholarship Gala will be held Saturday, April 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Net proceeds from the university’s premier fundraising event will support student scholarships. With the theme of “An Evening of Gratitude and Celebration,” SSU will recognize scholars and community leaders.
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Georgia’s 2019 Small Business ROCK STARS Named
March 19, 2019
Governor Brian. P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association to recognize Georgia’s 2019 “Small Business ROCK STARS” at an annual luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium today. Four Georgia-based companies were recognized for being outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses.
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Why March Madness Costs Companies Billions Due to Employee Distraction and Poor Productivity
March 18, 2019
Recent statistics reveal that March Madness has become more popular than ever before, thanks in large part to the worldwide betting that takes place. Over 60 million people are expected to fill out brackets this year, with an estimated $10 million being put on the table. However, there is another cost which people may not expect: A downturn in employee productivity.
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Steeplechase Continuing Georgia Tradition
March 15, 2019
Year two of the “Steeplechase Under New Ownership” era is coming up on April 6. Anthony-Scott and Phoebe Hobbs are the current owners of the Georgia Steeplechase, the spiritual successor to the famed Atlanta Steeplechase that ran for 52 years – same venue, same great racing… same great beverages if you’re into that kind of thing.
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Dean Sam Pardue: Making Georgia and CAES No. 1 in Agriculture
March 15, 2019
As we celebrate National Agriculture Week 2019, many in the Southeast are still struggling to recover from hurricanes, tornadoes, whitefly outbreaks and record-breaking rainfall. Nature is both the nemesis and nurturer of agriculture - the ultimate “can’t live with it, can’t live without it” dilemma.
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Sterling Seacrest Partners: When Business and Personal Risks Collide
March 14, 2019
Distinguishing between personal, social and business activities can be difficult for some business owners. Civic activities are an expected part of your position, working from home is common, and entertaining clients is as much social as it is business. In light of today’s litigation prone society, protecting yourself and your business from liabilities created by such activities is good risk management.
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goBeyondProfit: Practical Tips for Starting Your Company's Community Outreach
March 14, 2019
Frequently, business leaders reach out to the goBeyondProfit team asking for practical advice about how to begin or get better at this giving back journey we are all attempting. Georgia business leaders understand that charitable outreach offers vital benefits to the community and their business, but what are the basics to getting it right?
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Georgia Sets New Trade Record
March 14, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record with exports surpassing $40.5 billion - a 9% increase over 2017. Total trade between Georgia and the world spanned 223 countries and territories, reaching a new high at $139.3 billion.
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Senators Isakson, Perdue, Carter Secure Full Funding for Savannah Harbor Deepening
March 13, 2019
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA), and U.S. Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), have secured full capability funding to keep the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) on track in fiscal year 2020.
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Sponsors Donate $51,000 to 2019 Leadership Southeast Georgia Program
March 08, 2019
Businesses from the 10-county region have donated $51,000 to Leadership Southeast Georgia for its five-month leadership development program in 2019.
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Georgia Road Maps Designed though Vinson Institute Partnership with GDOT
March 08, 2019
Motorists exploring Georgia’s travel treasures can unfold a colorful copy of the Official Highway and Transportation Map to find the easiest way to reach their exciting destinations.
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SunTrust Bankers Provide Exit Strategy and Tactical Advice For Clients Transitioning Ownership of Their Businesses
March 07, 2019
As Baby Boomer business owners near retirement age in greater numbers, SunTrust advisors realize a greater need exists for their clients to learn the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of transitioning ownership, since the bank’s recent surveys have found that only one-third actually have such a plan. Most owners focus on the regular operations of their business and on the overall business strategy, with less immediacy in regard to their personal transition plans.
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Georgia Tech-Savannah Hosted Insightful “Learners & Leaders” Business Valuation Breakfast
March 07, 2019
Georgia Tech-Savannah kicked off their 2019 “Learners & Leaders” breakfast series on Thursday, February 28th, with an insightful lesson on the value of one's business. Managing Director of Business Valuation, Inc., Patrick Emmet along with C. Don Wiggins, President, Business Valuation & Heritage Capital Group traveled from Jacksonville, FL to speak and educate attendees about the top 35 factors that contribute to the devaluation of businesses.
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Economist Finds Property Values Rise In Georgia’s Historic Districts
March 07, 2019
Values for single-family residential properties in the National Register and local historic districts in Georgia rose 13-14 percent and 7 percent before they were designated historic properties, according to research by Georgia State University economist Carlianne Patrick.
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Georgia Chamber Announces The New Georgia Economy Series
March 07, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the beginning of its 2019 New Georgia Economy Series. In partnership with local Chambers, the Georgia Chamber will offer half-day workshops to provide unique insights on the emerging business trends and risks, and the impact to small businesses, innovation and entrepreneurship that the state faces.
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Rep. Tanner Unveils 2019 House Transit Proposal
March 06, 2019
The 2019 House Transit plan released late last week is designed to “allow the state to remain economically competitive and prosperous for Georgians, regardless of where they live,” according to State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville).
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AG Chris Carr Kicks Off the 8th Annual Legal Food Frenzy
March 05, 2019
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that registration is open for the 8th Annual Legal Food Frenzy, a statewide food and fundraising competition among Georgia’s lawyers to help end hunger across the state.
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39th Annual Telfair Ball Raises Record $1M
February 28, 2019
Telfair Museums announced that its 39th Annual Telfair Ball on February 23rd, held for the first time in Forsyth Park, raised a record-breaking $1 million. Proceeds directly fund the museum’s educational programs, outreach, operations, and related activities, bringing the benefits of art to more than 234,000 people each year both onsite and in the community.
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SMB's See Technology as Key to Reaching New Customers, Entering New Markets & Streamlining Operations
February 28, 2019
Technology is a primary driver helping the nation's small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) to reach their goals, according to new research from CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global technology industry.
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First Kia Telluride Crosses Brunswick Docks
February 27, 2019
The first of Kia’s new Telluride vehicles were loaded for export onto the Roll-on/Roll-off vessel Sirius at the Port of Brunswick. The 8-person SUVs are destined for ports around the Arabian Peninsula.
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Silicon Valley Keynote Speakers Address State of Georgia Technology at TAG Summit
February 21, 2019
Over 1,200 technology professionals interactively participated in the 2019 Technology Association of Georgia Summit at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta last week. They heard from two keynote speakers—gurus from Silicon Valley: Guy Kawasaki and Tifini Bova—as well as from leaders within the Georgia tech market describe the most prominent and relevant trends that are sparking, disrupting and driving innovation.
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UGA, Georgia Power Partner on Workforce Development Guide
February 21, 2019
A new guide from the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government will help schools and businesses throughout Georgia connect to provide on-the-job learning experiences for students.