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GACVB Presents 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards at Annual Conference
February 19, 2025
The 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference. The conference was held February 2nd-5th in Gwinnett. The Georgia Tourism Awards celebrate industry achievements and those who have excelled in leadership, creativity, initiative, innovation, customer service, and partnership.
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Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany
February 18, 2025
Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt—a premier statewide initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia.
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Georgia Breaks Export Records, Rises in Total Trade
February 14, 2025
Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia surpassed $53.1 billion in exports, a year-over-year increase of 6.4% that outpaced the national average of 2.3%.
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2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced
February 14, 2025
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.
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From Base to Business: Fort Stewart's Operation Startup Fuels Entrepreneurs
February 13, 2025
Over 100 entrepreneurs gathered Feb. 6 at Club Stewart to participate in Operation StartUp, an event put on by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
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Brunswick Now the Nation’s Top Port for Autos, Heavy Equipment
February 13, 2025
At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said Colonel’s Island Terminal has become the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in 2024.
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SBAC Becomes the Sole Owner of the Savannah Regional Small Business Capital Fund
February 12, 2025
The Savannah Regional Small Business Capital Fund (CAP Fund) has taken a major ownership transition, as the Fund’s remaining two bank shareholders donated their shares to the Small Business Assistance Corporation.
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Governor Kemp’s Tort Reform Bill Moving in State Senate
February 12, 2025
Legislation backed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses has cleared a state Senate committee following a five-hour hearing.
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Savannah Council on World Affairs Lecture Series Set for February 20th
February 11, 2025
How can the U.S. best meet the challenges of the global energy transition to advance U.S. interests? Come hear Ambassador Alice Wells, Senior Director for International Government Relations at ExxonMobil Corporation, offer her analysis and views on how the world tries to balance society’s needs for energy and related products while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
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Kevin Greiner: A Business Leader Investing in Georgia’s Future
February 11, 2025
Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South, believes in using business as a force for good. His company commits 5% of its profits to support youth in need, and when he learned about the Fostering Success Act, getting involved was an easy decision.
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Cecilia Russo Turner Wins Global Silver Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur
February 10, 2025
Cecilia Russo Turner, President and CEO of Savannah-based public relations and marketing firm Cecilia Russo Marketing, has earned global recognition with a Silver Stevie Award in the category of Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Services – 10 or Less Employees.
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Savannah Downtown Business Association "Business in Black" Luncheon February 12th sponsored by the Mance Law Firm
February 10, 2025
The Savannah Downtown Business Association invites the community to celebrate Black History Month and honor local Black business leaders at the "Business in Black" Luncheon on Wednesday, February 12th, at the Charles Morris Center
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Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025
February 07, 2025
Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.
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More than 17,000 Rural Georgia Students Supported in Innovative Partnership with Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Education
February 07, 2025
Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced the tremendous statewide impact of their 2024 partnership to meet workforce preparedness needs in rural communities.
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5th Annual In Good Company Report Celebrates Over 2,200 Generous Companies
February 06, 2025
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today released its 2025 In Good Company Report. This 5th annual list recognizes over 2,200 Georgia businesses of all sizes that have pledged to make generosity a core value of their operations.
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House Panel OKs $40.5B Mid-Year State Budget
February 06, 2025
Georgia House budget writers approved a $40.5 billion mid-year state budget Wednesday that would take advantage of a huge surplus to fund improvements to the state’s prison system and provide disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Helene.
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Augusta Tech President Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named Finalist for Savannah State University President
February 05, 2025
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted to name Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the sole finalist for president of Savannah State University (SSU).
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HydroFleet to Invest Nearly $33M in Pooler for Hydrogen Production and Fueling Facility
February 05, 2025
On Tuesday, HydroFleet announced it is investing nearly $33 million in Pooler to construct a hydrogen production and fueling station that will service environmentally friendly heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
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Union Mission Announces 2025 Executive Committee & New Board Members
February 05, 2025
Union Mission, a leading local nonprofit in human services, has announced their 2025 Executive Committee and new Board members who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year with William Hunter, Partner at Oliver Maner, LLP, serving as Board Chair.
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One-Third of Corporate Leaders List Cost Management as Their Most Critical Priority for 2025
February 05, 2025
Business leaders around the world are entering 2025 facing significant challenges and opportunities. Many are responding to policy shifts in the United States as economic and geopolitical uncertainty collides with the need for strategic investment.
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City Leaders to Break Ground on New Hampstead Public Safety Facility
February 04, 2025
City of Savannah officials and staff will gather on Friday to break ground on a new public safety facility expanding police and fire services to the growing New Hampstead area.
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Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort
February 04, 2025
GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.
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Seabolt Real Estate Announces 2024 Agent of the Year, Top Producers and $300 Million+ in Sales Volume
February 03, 2025
Seabolt Real Estate is pleased to announce the 2024 Agent of the Year as well as the firm’s Top Producers for 2024.
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Georgia Power Files Plan to Reliably, Economically Meet the Energy Needs of a Growing Georgia
February 03, 2025
Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.
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Governor Kemp Unveils Comprehensive Tort Reform Package
January 31, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled comprehensive tort reform legislation Thursday aimed at reining in huge jury verdicts Republicans say are making it hard for Georgia citizens and businesses to afford insurance premiums.
