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• Nominations Open for 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards

  September 18, 2017

  According to Mary Ellen McClanahan, Entrepreneur and Small Business director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the future is bright. That’s why the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and GDEcD work together each year to “spotlight Georgia’s best, brightest and most unique.”

• Small Business Assistance Corporation to Offer Storm Recovery Loan Program Post-Irma

  September 15, 2017

  The Small Business Assistance Corporation, a Community Development Financial Institution, recently announced it has up to $30,000 of financing available to businesses for assistance with recovery from the effects of Hurricane Irma. Eligible uses include building repair, equipment repair and/or replacement, inventory replacement, bridge loan to insurance claim payment, and operating capital.

• What’s New at Georgia Southern? Insights on the Consolidation with Armstrong University from President Dr. Jaimie L. Hebert

  September 14, 2017

  Georgia CEO presents this special profile on Georgia Southern University and its current President Dr. Jaimie L. Hebert, who just started into his second year at the helm. During our time together, Dr. Hebert provides insights into his first year, and details about the ongoing consolidation with Armstrong University in Savannah.

• Georgia Sets Record for Total Jobs in August

  September 14, 2017

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia set a record in August for total jobs, surpassing 4.5 million for the first time.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Announces $8,251,841 Campaign Goal, Aims to Make A Difference

  September 13, 2017

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announced its 2017 annual campaign goal of $8,251,841 at the One By One Campaign Kick-Off at the Savannah Civic Center. Campaign Chair Dr. Todd Cellini rallied the crowd to ensure that every child has potential to succeed, adults can provide for their families, and everyone can lead a healthy life.

• Third Annual J.W. Fanning Community Leadership Conference Set for February 2018

  September 13, 2017

  Individuals committed to improving their communities and organizations through leadership development are encouraged to mark their calendars to attend the 2018 Community Leadership Conference, Feb. 22-23, 2018, at UGA. Organized by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, the Community Leadership Conference will again take place at the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel.

• Governor Expands State of Emergency to Include All 159 Counties

  September 11, 2017

  Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding from Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration to include an additional 65 counties.

• Governor Expands State of Emergency for 64 Additional Counties

  September 08, 2017

  Following a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency officials and local Emergency Management Agencies, Gov. Nathan Deal is expanding his emergency declaration to include 64 additional counties, with a total of 94 counties now included in a state of emergency

• Savannah Serves Largest Vessel Ever to Call on East Coast

  September 05, 2017

  The CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt, the largest container ship ever to serve the U.S. East Coast at 14,414 twenty-foot equivalent container units, called the Port of Savannah last week.

• Governor Announces More Than $37.5M in Community Development Awards

  September 05, 2017

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced that 59 Georgia communities will receive a total of $37.55 million in federal assistance to help grow their local economies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the funding to Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

• Briggs & Stratton Corporation and Walmart Celebrate "Made In America" and 335 Statesboro Employees

  August 31, 2017

  Briggs & Stratton Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of gasoline engines for power equipment, joined local and state officials, along with representatives from Walmart, to celebrate both companies' support of "Made in America" products at its Statesboro, Georgia facility with its 335 local employees.

• Governor Nathan Deal Celebrates Waters College of Health Professions Groundbreaking at Armstrong

  August 30, 2017

  Armstrong State University officially broke ground on the new building that will house the Waters College of Health Professions in Savannah. More than 300 community leaders, political dignitaries, faculty, staff and students attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

• Coca-Cola & Chick-fil-A Keynote Speakers Confirmed for the Georgia Manufacturing Summit

  August 30, 2017

  Manufacturing leaders from across Georgia will hear two of the top leaders in Supply Chain Management during the Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 25th. Debra Shankle, V.P. of Supply Chain for Coca-Cola North America, and Rob Dugas, the Chief Procurement Officer and V.P. of Chick-fil-A, will address the impact of manufacturing on the Food & Beverage Industry.

• Governor Unveils Martin Luther King Jr. Statue at State Capitol

  August 29, 2017

  Gov. Nathan Deal, joined by First Lady Sandra Deal, members of the King family, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston, Rep. Calvin Smyre, members of the Georgia Capitol Arts Standards Commission and other dignitaries, unveiled the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue at the northeast quadrant of the State Capitol.

• Georgia Southern University Study Confirms Spaceport Camden an Economic Boon for Coastal Georgia

  August 28, 2017

  The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development at Georgia Southern University released an economic assessment of Spaceport Camden today showing more than $22 million in annual economic activity to be generated by Spaceport Camden.

• CSU’s Leadership Institute to Bring 2017 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum to Columbus August 28th-29th

  August 25, 2017

  For the 12th year, the Jim Blanchard Leadership 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. This year’s event, themed “Inspired Leadership” features leaders in various sectors, including business, education, technology, leadership, sports, politics and military.

• 100% Fiber Network Powered by AT&T Fiber Now Available in Savannah Area

  August 23, 2017

  AT&T is now offering a 1 gigabit connection on our 100% fiber network powered by AT&T Fiber to customer locations in parts of the Savannah area, including in parts of Savannah, Pooler, Port Wentworth and surrounding communities.

• Albany-Dougherty County Spring 2018 Site of Gamechangers Leadership Program

  August 23, 2017

  Albany-Dougherty County leaders announced yesterday the community's selection as the host site for the spring 2018 class of GeorgiaForward's Young Gamechangers, a leadership action program that makes a tangible impact in select communities by bringing young minds into the public sphere as respected idea-generators and problem-solvers.

• University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact on Georgia Totals $16.8B

  August 22, 2017

  The University System of Georgia’s economic impact on the state was $16.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2016 according to the most recent study conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• USG Announces Regional Strategy to Fulfill Higher Ed Needs

  August 18, 2017

  The University System of Georgia announced plans to support the workforce needs of Southeast Georgia through a regional strategy of specially tailored degrees and academic programs offered by the new Georgia Southern University and Savannah State University in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville.

• Georgia’s Jobless Rate Continues to Drop, Down to 4.7% in July

  August 18, 2017

  Georgia’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in over a decade. The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased for the sixth consecutive month to 4.7 percent in July. The rate is down one-tenth of a percentage point from 4.8 percent in June. In July 2016, the rate was 5.3 percent.

• Safavieh to Create 200 Jobs, Invest $60M in Savannah

  August 17, 2017

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Safavieh, a manufacturer and distributor of home goods, will create 200 jobs and invest more than $60 million in a new Chatham County distribution facility.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Annual Congressional Luncheon

  August 17, 2017

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber hosted their annual Congressional Luncheon at the Macon Marriott City Center with a sold-out crowd. Each year, the luncheon brings together over 2,000 business leaders, state and federal elected officials, and community champions from all regions of the state.

• Georgia Ports Authority Up 10.8% in 2017

  August 11, 2017

  The Georgia Ports Authority moved 2.33 million twenty-foot equivalent container units for the calendar year through July, up 10.8 percent, or an additional 230,000 TEUs.

• Morris Publishing Sells the Savannah Morning News to GateHouse Media

  August 09, 2017

  Morris Communications today announced that is selling 11 of its daily and non-daily newspaper holdings, its Lubbock, Texas-based commercial printing operation and other related publications to GateHouse Media, Inc. The sale is part of the company’s strategic restructuring to focus its business on lifestyle and niche publications, broadband operations, property development and new business.

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