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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations
July 11, 2024
Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Opens Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards
July 11, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hs announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.
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SBA & Microsoft to Host Future of "Entrepreneurship" Events in Macon & Savannah, July 17th & 18th
July 10, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office and Microsoft are hosting a special workshop titled "The Future of Entrepreneurship: Scaling With AI & Cybersecurity" designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs harness technology to grow, scale, and protect their small businesses.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients
July 10, 2024
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership and stewardship, benefiting local communities and the state.
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Telfair Museums Appoints David Brenneman as New Executive Director and CEO
July 09, 2024
Telfair Museums is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David A. Brenneman as its new Director and CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Brenneman brings a wealth of experience in museum leadership and a deep commitment to cultural stewardship, positioning Telfair Museums for continued growth and community engagement.
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What Does Generosity Look Like in Business Operations?
July 09, 2024
In this year’s 2024 Business Generosity Report employed adults and executives told us that generosity is no longer a siloed charitable activity. Instead, Georgians are looking for it to permeate all aspect of a business. In fact, there are real business consequences for a lack of generosity in this space.
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Georgia Wins 66 Medals at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
July 09, 2024
The annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta, showcasing Georgia's exceptional talent in technical education. This year, Georgia continued to excel on the national stage, securing the sixth ranking in the country for total medals, with a grand total of 66.
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GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members
July 08, 2024
The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
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Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers
July 08, 2024
The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.
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Engineering Georgia Honors Thomas & Hutton’s Cecilia Arango as One of the 100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering of 2024
July 02, 2024
Engineering Georgia recognized Thomas & Hutton’s Principal and Marketing Manager, Cecilia Arango, CPSM, as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering of 2024.
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State Removes Limits on Donations to Tax Credits Helping Kids Aging Out of Foster Care
July 02, 2024
Limits on donations to a state tax credit that supports foster children aging out of the system were eliminated effective Monday. The General Assembly created the foster-care tax credit last year with a $20 million cap. In its first year, the program raised almost $11.6 million.
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Savannah Downtown Business Association Will Host July Networking Luncheon Spotlighting Savannah's Art Community
July 01, 2024
The Savannah Downtown Business Association will host its monthly networking event sponsored by SCAD on Wednesday, July 10th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Morris Center.
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AAA: 2.3 Million Georgians Will Travel During the July 4th Week
July 01, 2024
AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Georgia. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. Approximately 2.3 million of those will be Georgians.
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Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation
June 28, 2024
Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.
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SCCPSS Communications Efforts Recognized with National Awards
June 27, 2024
The SCCPSS Division of Communications has received nine 2024 Publications and Digital Media Excellence awards from the National School Public Relations Association – recognition in each category staff entered.
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Enterprise Innovation Institute Hosts Foreign Entrepreneurs Through U.S. State Department Program
June 27, 2024
In the war between Russia and Ukraine, Yevhen Popov is something of an information warrior. Popov is director of civic partnerships and research with Osavul, a Kyiv, Ukraine, information security startup founded in 2022.
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Savannah State University & HCA Healthcare Begin Major Strategic Partnership with Paid Internship Program
June 26, 2024
Savannah State University and HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division announced a strategic partnership today at Savannah State University, The partnership between Savannah State University and HCA Healthcare is designed to create robust educational pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare. This collaboration will address critical workforce needs in the healthcare industry.
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New Definition of Business Generosity Drives Action
June 26, 2024
When goBeyondProfit began tracking business generosity in 2019, only 47% of employees considered it important. Today, a resounding 96% of Georgians believe it’s important that the company they work for is generous according to the 2024 Business Generosity Report.
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Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort
June 26, 2024
The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.
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Attorneys Edgar Bueno and Matt Wilmot Join HunterMaclean
June 25, 2024
HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, recently welcomed Edgar Bueno and Matt Wilmot as partners in the firm’s health care and litigation group.
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CAE Inaugurates Savannah, Georgia Training Center for Gulfstream Pilots and Maintenance Technicians
June 25, 2024
CAE inaugurated its first Gulfstream-dedicated business aviation training center, which will be a key component to training more pilots and maintenance technicians over the coming decades. Located near Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. headquarters, the new center has a capacity for up to four full-flight simulators.
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Coastal Heritage Society Receives $65,000 Donation from Norfolk Southern
June 25, 2024
Coastal Heritage Society received a $65,000 donation from Norfolk Southern to support the Georgia State Railroad Museum.
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Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State
June 25, 2024
Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.
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SCORE’s 7th Annual 'BizPitch Savannah' is Back
June 24, 2024
This past Wednesday, Savannah SCORE began accepting online applications from aspiring local entrepreneurs who want to become contestants in Savannah SCORE’s “BizPitch Savannah” 2024 Entrepreneurial Competition.
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Effingham County Chamber Annual Meeting Celebrates Community Leadership & Honors Speaker of the House Jon Burns
June 24, 2024
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce hosted its highly anticipated Annual Meeting on June 13th at Rincon's picturesque Chateau 1800 event center, presented by Guyton’s RepowerIT. The event drew over two hundred members from across all business sectors to celebrate community leadership, recognize outstanding contributions, and look toward the future.