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• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit

  January 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.

• Technology and Innovation Strategist SuAnne Fu Announced as GRIT 2024 Keynote

  January 19, 2024

  The Creative Coast has announced that Technology and Innovation Strategist SuAnne Fu will take the stage as a keynote speaker at the 2024 GRIT Conference.

• Study Shows Georgia Residents are Among Most Likely to Start a Small Business in 2024

  January 19, 2024

  Business ideas and information site The Small Business Blog analyzed search data from Google Keyword Planner for more than 100 terms related to the term ‘side hustle’ and ‘small business’. The average number of monthly searches for these 100 search terms were calculated for each state as a proportion of 100,000 residents.

• GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Seeing Positive Results

  January 18, 2024

  The University System of Georgia’s new direct admissions program is off to a strong start, despite not getting off the ground until well after classes began last fall, system Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday.

• The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire Announces New Board Officers, Welcomes Wade Herring to Board of Directors

  January 17, 2024

  The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire – a local 501©3 nonprofit committed to conflict resolution, de-escalation and fostering community health – is pleased to announce a new slate of officers for the organization’s Board of Directors and to welcome new board member Wade Herring.

• Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow

  January 17, 2024

  Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.

• Brynn Grant Named Chief Executive Officer of the Liberty County Development Authority

  January 16, 2024

  The Liberty County Development Authority Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Brynn Grant as Chief Executive Officer. A native of Liberty County, Grant brings decades of regional leadership and economic development experience to this role.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Announces Class of 2024

  January 16, 2024

  Leadership Southeast Georgia proudly introduces the exceptional individuals who make up its diverse and dedicated Class of 2024.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Bulging State Budget Surplus Driving Ambitious Spending Plans

  January 16, 2024

  A sure sign that Georgia’s coffers are flush with an unprecedented budget surplus is that for the first time in memory, the state plans to fund its annual list of building projects with cash instead of bonds.

• AG Carr Highlights Efforts to Rescue Victims, Prosecute Traffickers During Human Trafficking Prevention Month

  January 12, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Jan. 11th, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day by providing an update on the work of his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and encouraging all Georgians to join in the fight to end human trafficking in the state.

• Family Promise of the Coasal Empire Launches 'Roadmap to Resilience' Campaign- Supported by $20,000 Grant from 'Georgia State of Hope"

  January 12, 2024

  Family Promise of the Coastal Empire has received a $20,000 grant from the Georgia State of Hope which supports the launch of the nonprofit organization’s “RoadMap to Resilience’ program.

• Historic Savannah Foundation to Launch 2024 Lecture Series

  January 11, 2024

  Historic Savannah Foundation is pleased to host award-winning historian and acclaimed educator Dr. Paul Pressly as the first speaker in the 2024 Lecture Series, “People, Places and Stories That Define Savannah” on January 25th.

• Gov. Kemp Lays Out Priorities for 2024 Session at Georgia Chamber's Annual Eggs and Issues

  January 11, 2024

  Yesterday at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered an address celebrating years of record-breaking economic development and laying out priorities for the 2024 legislative session to continue that success.

• America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Receives a $100,000 grant from Truist Foundation to Help Feed the Future

  January 11, 2024

  America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia announced it received a $100,000 grant from Truist Foundation to support its capital campaign to feed the future of Coastal Georgia.

• Survey: In 2024, CEOs Are Most Worried About a Recession & Inflation, But Say They're Not Ready

  January 11, 2024

  As the new year begins, what will keep the world's executives up at night? CEOs in both the United States and globally are bracing for a recession and elevated inflation.

• Savannah Country Day School Opens Student Support Center

  January 10, 2024

  Savannah Country Day School hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house for Livingston Hall, the school's new 6,000 sq.ft. student support center.

• TEDxSavannah Announces Call for Speakers for 2024 Event, Will Host Free Speaker Application Workshop on Jan. 11

  January 10, 2024

  TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED Talk phenomenon, officially issued a call for speakers earlier for TEDxSavannah 2024.

• Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2024 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

  January 10, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s most influential business advocacy organization, announced the transition of its leadership with Pedro Cherry succeeding Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. as Chairman. Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2023 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair.

• Chick-fil-A Donates Record-Breaking Funding to 51 Nonprofits through 2024 True Inspiration Awards Program

  January 10, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced the 51 nonprofit grant recipients of the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program. Established in 2015, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which seeks to honor and support organizations that make a positive impact in their local communities.

• Georgia Southern Q3 2023 Economic Monitor: Regional Economy Grows Slightly

  January 09, 2024

  Metro Savannah employers added 1,800 workers during the quarter, raising total employment to a record high of 204,300. Most of the growth was in the service sector, but manufacturing continues a consistent upward trend reaching back to early 2021.

• First Construction Contract Awarded for Talmadge Bridge Upgrade

  January 09, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a nearly $6.6 million contract in an ambitious plan to replace the cables on the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah and potentially raise it to accommodate larger cargo ships.

• Georgia Power Ready to Respond to Severe Weather Today

  January 09, 2024

  As severe thunderstorms, high wind, and heavy rain continue to move across Georgia, Georgia Power teams are in place and ready to respond to outages as conditions clear.

• Creative Coast Opens Applications for 2024 Startup Stage Pitch Competition

  January 08, 2024

  The Creative Coast is now accepting applications for its 2024 Startup Stage business pitch competition. Up to 10 startups will be selected to pitch for a chance to win from a $10,000 prize pool.

• Gulfstream to be Honored at Savannah Technical College Foundation’s 19th Annual Opportunity Award Gala

  January 08, 2024

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will be honored at the 19th annual Opportunity Award Gala in March. The event, hosted by the Savannah Technical College Foundation, honors deserving leaders in the local community for a lifetime of service in creating and enhancing opportunities for others to succeed.

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