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• Georgia Rural Economic Development Strategy Yields Major Success

  July 19, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp's rural economic development strategy is yielding major results for hardworking Georgians in communities all across the Peach State.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Reimagining Talent that May Already Lie Within Your Organization

  July 15, 2022

  In order to help business leaders navigate this tight labor market, goBeyondProfit sat down with Valarie Mackey, the CEO of WrightNow Solutions to explore a generosity-mindset or a reimagination if you will, that might help executives discover the talent they need in unexpected places.

• Small Business Hiring & Wage Growth Strength Continues; Growth Rates Moderate Slightly

  July 15, 2022

  Small businesses continued to add jobs in June and worker wages continued to grow at a strong rate, but the pace of growth moderated slightly from previous month. These insights are according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Healthy Savannah & YMCA Lead Public-Private Partnership to Help Improve Neighborhood Infrastructure and Pedestrian Safety Issues

  July 14, 2022

  An initiative focusing on creating safer places to walk and bike within Savannah neighborhoods is seeking additional communities to participate in the program.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Club Introduces the Club Car Concert on the Range

  July 14, 2022

  Club Car Championship at The Landings Club officials announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s newest event. The Club Car Concert on the Range powered by Trojan Battery will feature national touring sensation Yacht Rock Revue and be held Saturday evening, March 25th, at the Deer Creek driving range following the third round of tournament competition.

• Georgia Southern’s Economic Monitor Q1 Reports Regional Economy Slows, Retains Strength

  July 13, 2022

  Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q1 2022, reports that growth in the Savannah metro economy moderated during the opening quarter of the year.

• Solid Job Growth Continues Amid a Slowing Economy

  July 13, 2022

  The labor market continues to be strong, with 372,000 jobs added in June 2022, after a downwardly revised increase of 384,000 jobs in May. Despite gathering economic headwinds, there is still no clear indication that the labor market is cooling.

• Savannah/Hilton Head International Named Best Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

  July 12, 2022

  Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport has been named the #1 Best Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022. This designation comes after five consecutive years of SAV ranking among the Top 10 Domestic Airports in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.

• Unified Georgia Presence Stands Out at IPW 2022

  July 12, 2022

  Earlier this month, Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and three state tourism partners co-exhibited at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2022 in Orlando.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Announces New Board Leadership

  July 11, 2022

  United Way of the Coastal Empire is proud to announce the 2022- 2023 Board of Director’s Executive Committee along with new members of the Board who will help lead the organization this year.

• High-Tech Industry Flourishes in Georgia’s High-Talent Environment

  July 11, 2022

  The “Tech Capital of the South,” Georgia taps its diverse resources and strategic investments to bolster the wide-ranging tech industry statewide. Companies at home and abroad have taken notice of the state’s support for companies and startups through its embrace of talent development and an innovative partnership approach to doing business.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Specific Generosity-based Approaches for the “Great Resignation”

  July 08, 2022

  In order to help business leaders navigate this tight labor market, goBeyondProfit sat down with Valarie Mackey, the CEO of WrightNow Solutions to explore a generosity-mindset or a reimagination if you will, that might help executives discover the talent they need in unexpected places.

• 300-Person Belgian Trade Visit Strengthens Collaboration, Highlights Business Opportunities in Georgia

  July 07, 2022

  Georgia leaders recognize that personal relationships are key to developing strong global partnerships. In-person connections like those made during international trade visits are invaluable for creating strong ties that lead to further collaboration and investment in the state.

• Rural Development Institute Focused on Enhancing Rural Prosperity in Georgia

  July 06, 2022

  Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its inaugural Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity.

• Georgia’s Extensive Logistics Network Speeds Goods to Market

  July 06, 2022

  In today’s fast-paced business environment, company success depends on delivering goods quickly, efficiently, and affordably. In Georgia, an unparalleled infrastructure seamlessly connecting air, ports, rail and roads is the catalyst for advanced manufacturers and others competing in the global marketplace.

• Less than Half of CEOs Are Back to the Office Full-Time; CEO Economic Outlook Plummets

  July 06, 2022

  Less than half of mid-market CEOs have returned to the office full-time and about a quarter plan to work a hybrid schedule indefinitely, according to the latest CEO survey from Marcum LLP and Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

• AT&T Invests Nearly $5 Billion in Georgia

  July 05, 2022

  In Georgia, AT&T has invested nearly $5.0 billion in wireless and wireline networks from 2019-2021. Cities and communities throughout Georgia are impacted by this investment as they are committed to keeping you connected.

• CEOs Lower Growth Expectations While Facing Uncertainty & Volatility as Their Greatest Challenges

  July 05, 2022

  Approximately half of CEO survey participants have "very strong" or "strong" expectations about their organization's growth over the next 12 months, down from 65% in January 2022.

• The Isle of Hope Marina Announces Sale to TPG Marinas

  June 30, 2022

  After 25 years of continuous ownership, the Isle of Hope Marina has been sold to TPG Marinas, the full-service marina management affiliate of Rhode Island-based Procaccianti Companies.

• Georgia Power to Launch Single Largest Beneficial Use Project for Coal Ash in U.S.

  June 30, 2022

  Georgia Power has announced a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, where millions of tons of stored ash will be excavated for use in concrete to construct bridges, roads, and buildings in Georgia – and throughout the Southeast. The project will be the single largest beneficial use project of its kind in the U.S.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Long-term Sustainability of Love as a Business Strategy

  June 30, 2022

  Herschend Enterprises and their CEO, Andrew Wexler, were recently nominated and selected as the first 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion. We sat down with Andrew and learned how he views the long-term return on investment of love as a business strategy.

• Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight

  June 29, 2022

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the all-new ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight-test program of the industry’s longest-range aircraft.

• University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Grows to $19.3B

  June 28, 2022

  The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $19.3 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, a $700 million or 3.8% increase over the previous year as the university system continued to make a significant economic impact across the state, a new study shows.

• 350-Mile Bike Ride to Raise Funds and Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Paul Anderson Youth Home

  June 28, 2022

  PAYH, a fully accredited and licensed program offering a second chance to young men in crisis, continues its 60th-anniversary celebration with the 17th Annual Bike Ride. Over the course of five days, July 18-22, five young men from the Home will travel over 350 miles by bicycle on routes along the eastern coastline of central Florida, with a home base in Flagler Beach.

• Cost of July 4th Cookout 17% Higher Compared to Year Ago

  June 28, 2022

  U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, based on a new American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey.

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