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• JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District Inducted in Historic Hotels of America

  November 14, 2022

  JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Georgia, is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

• Global Apparel Company to Build Manufacturing, Distribution Facility in Bryan Co.

  November 14, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Komar Brands, a global apparel company, will create 294 new jobs and invest $87 million in a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan County.

• SCORE’s Annual “BizPitch Savannah” Entrepreneurial Competition, Savannah’s Version of Shark Tank, Taking Place Wednesday

  November 14, 2022

  Savannah SCORE is presenting its 5th Annual “BizPitch Savannah™” entrepreneurial competition, Savannah’s version of “Shark Tank.” Eight aspiring local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash and free professional business services valued at more than $10,000.

• At Georgia’s Capitol, The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Are Changing

  November 14, 2022

  The headlines this week were all about the elections. The real news this week in Georgia politics is that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is dealing with a significant health issue, and has set in motion the process for House members to select his successor.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Heather Fortner, CEO of SignatureFD

  November 11, 2022

  In part 2 of our conversation with goBeyondProfit Champion, SignatureFD CEO, Heather Fortner spoke about the challenges of selling a vision. In candid detail, Fortner outlines the courage required to translate an idea and bring it to fruition, and tackles the question of ‘what do you want to be known for?’

• Norma Precision Inc. to Create 600 Jobs, Invest $60 Million in Bryan County

  November 10, 2022

  Governor Kemp today announced that Beretta Holding S.A., through its subsidiary Norma Precision Inc., will expand its footprint in Georgia and build a new manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facility in Bryan County. The $60 million project will create 600 new jobs for which the company is currently hiring.

• New State Program Launches to Support Georgia's Veterans

  November 10, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Veterans Service, and Unite Us, the nation’s leading technology company connecting health and social care, are partnering to help meet the unmet needs of Georgia’s veteran population through a coordinated care network called Unite Georgia.

• Plant Riverside District to Host Third Annual Savannah Christmas Market

  November 09, 2022

  Plant Riverside District – which is widely known as Savannah’s Entertainment District – is delighted to host the third annual Savannah Christmas Market, which will spread good tidings and holiday cheer from Friday, November 25, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023.

• First Hyundai Motor Group Supplier to Build Facility in Bulloch County

  November 08, 2022

  On Monday Governor Kemp announced that Joon Georgia, Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 630 new jobs and invest $317 million in Bulloch County. Plans for the company’s new manufacturing facility mark the first confirmed supplier for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bryan County.

• GEDA Announces New President & CEO: Grant Cagle

  November 08, 2022

  GEDA's 2022 Chair, Benjy Thompson, and the GEDA Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Grant Cagle has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of your statewide economic development organization. Grant will officially join GEDA in this role on Monday, November 28th.

• GeorgiaForward Announces Columbus as Host City of 
2023 Young Gamechangers Program

  November 07, 2022

  GeorgiaForward is proud to announce Columbus, Georgia at its 2023 Host Community for its Young Gamechangers program.

• Georgia Voters Set All-Time Midterm Early Turnout Record

  November 07, 2022

  Georgia voters exceeded expectations on Friday, shattering the 2.5M mark for ballots cast prior to Election Day.

• Chris Clark: Georgia Is Making the Business Case

  November 04, 2022

  While most of the country has suffered significant GDP losses and an economic downturn, Georgia has experienced a solid top 10 economic growth in the first half of 2022. Around the state Georgia corporate leaders and small businesses are worried about national inflation but remain optimistic and confident about Georgia’s own economic prospects.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Heather Fortner, CEO of SignatureFD

  November 04, 2022

  SignatureFD and CEO Heather Fortner were nominated and selected by fellow Georgia business leaders as a goBeyondProfit Champion for their relentless curiosity to lead better. During our interview with Heather, we learned how the value of generosity captured her attention for very personal reasons.

• UGA’s Georgia Economic Outlook Celebrates 40 Years of Essential Insights for Informed Decisions

  November 03, 2022

  A lot has changed in those 40 years but the Georgia Economic Outlook — which launched with its 1983 statewide forecast — is still bringing the expertise and insight of University of Georgia economic forecasters to the people of Georgia.

• Georgia Power Joins Effort to Establish Six-state Southeast Hydrogen Hub

  November 03, 2022

  Georgia Power is furthering its commitment to build the energy grid of the future and reduce carbon emissions across its generation fleet through a newly formed coalition of major utility companies across the Southeast, working to secure federal financial support for a Southeast Hydrogen Hub.

• Colonial Terminals Announces Acquisition of IMTT's Savannah Terminals

  November 02, 2022

  Colonial Terminals, Inc., a division of Savannah-based Colonial Group, Inc., acquired two liquid terminals owned and operated by International-Matex Tank Terminals. The facilities are located on the Savannah River and have approximately two million barrels of storage capacity.

• Absolics Breaks Ground on Planned $600M Manufacturing Site in Georgia for Breakthrough Semiconductor Material

  November 02, 2022

  Absolics, Inc., a subsidiary of SKC Co. Ltd., broke ground on a planned $600 million investment in Covington, for a new manufacturing facility that will supply advanced materials to the U.S. semiconductor industry.

• Savannah Technical College Foundation celebrates 2022 Tribute to Community STARs

  November 01, 2022

  Savannah Technical College Foundation celebrated 23 community stars on Friday, when more than 200 people gathered for its Tribute to Community STARs event. The 16th annual event has recognized 300+ people for their service and dedication in the community or at work.

• Governor & DOAS Release Recommendations to Improve Small & Minority-Owned Business Access to State Procurement Process

  November 01, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Department of Administrative Services in announcing the release of the Small Business and Supplier Diversity Initiative Report. The report outlines several recommendations to further access to Georgia’s procurement process and resources for small, minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.

• Georgia Regional Commissions See Drop in September Unemployment Rates

  October 31, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that all Regional Commissions recorded a drop in unemployment rates in September.

• Georgia Voters Show Up in Force During Second Weekend of Early Voting

  October 31, 2022

  Georgia voters continued showing high turnout over the last weekend of Early Voting.

• Clearwave Fiber Continues Buildout of Fiber Internet in Savannah

  October 28, 2022

  Clearwave Fiber continues its construction of a state-of-the art, all-Fiber Internet network in the Coastal Empire. This latest expansion for the Savannah-based operation marks a continuation of almost 6,000 route miles of Fiber in the Southeast and Midwest. The company’s goal is to bring the most advanced and fastest Internet available to more than 500,000 homes and businesses across the United States by the end of 2026.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Chloe Barzey, Managing Director of Accenture

  October 28, 2022

  Accenture plays a key role in helping companies big and small, local and global, adapt and optimize. In our conversation with Accenture’s Atlanta office leader and Managing Director, Chloe Barzey, we dug in to understand if this conversation on purpose, values and ESG is here to stay and what tangible actions chief executives need to factor into doing business.

• The Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class of 2022

  October 28, 2022

  The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Georgia’s technology incubator, announced today 13 startups will graduate from the program’s top-tier Signature portfolio.

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