Features
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Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC
July 18, 2023
Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.
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Colonial Group, Inc. Announces New Corporate Headquarters in Savannah
July 17, 2023
Colonial Group, Inc., a diversified group of companies focused on the energy, chemicals, distribution, and logistics industries, announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to 1375 Chatham Parkway, the facility built for the Savannah Morning News in 2003.
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Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation
July 17, 2023
Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.
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Classic City Collective To Host UGA Fundraising Event, ATHANNAH, Featuring Headliner Corey Smith
July 14, 2023
Calling Dawg Nation! Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of Athens, Georgia right here in the Hostess City. The Classic City Collective (CCC), a dynamic alumni group supporting student athletes at The University of Georgia is excited to announce their Summer fundraising concert event, ATHANNAH.
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Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards
July 14, 2023
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.
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Southern Company Scores 100% on Disability Equality Index for the Seventh Consecutive Year
July 13, 2023
The 2023 Disability Equality Index has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the seventh consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.
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CEO Confidence on the Rise; Importance of ESG Growing Survey Reveals
July 13, 2023
The latest Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey provides compelling insight into the evolving mindset of middle-market CEOs across a range of industries, revealing a broadly optimistic view of the business landscape and the importance of companies supporting social and political causes.
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Savannah Named A Favorite U.S. City by Travel + Leisure Readers
July 12, 2023
Savannah has been ranked, for the 10th year in a row, among the World's Best Cities according to readers of Travel + Leisure. Readers voted Savannah among "Favorite Cities in the United States," with Savannah ranking in the top five in their survey announced today, and will be featured in the October issue of Travel + Leisure.
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Historic Savannah Foundation Sets Date for 2023 Annual Gala
July 12, 2023
Historic Savannah Foundation is encouraging Savannahians to save the date of Saturday, Oct. 21st, for one of the most anticipated cultural events on Savannah’s calendar – the Historic Savannah Foundation Annual Gala.
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Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference
July 12, 2023
The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.
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Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard
July 12, 2023
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.
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St. Joseph’s/Candler To Open On-Site Medical Center at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America
July 11, 2023
St. Joseph’s/Candler and Hyundai have entered into an agreement for the health system to operate a 7,700 square-foot medical center inside the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America EV Plant to help employees stay their healthiest.
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New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business
July 11, 2023
In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.
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Step Up Savannah Opens Applications for the 2023 Neighborhood Leadership Academy
July 10, 2023
Step Up Savannah is excited to announce the next session of its renowned Neighborhood Leadership Academy program. The 12-week program aims to empower established and emerging leaders within the community through comprehensive leadership training, with a focus on advocacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom
July 10, 2023
New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.
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Nominations Open For 2023 Savannah Area Chamber Business Awards
July 07, 2023
Every year, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes some of the outstanding businesses in our community and honors individuals that represent local economic drivers in hospitality, manufacturing, and small business.
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Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles
July 07, 2023
Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.
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Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala is Making a Comeback on November 17th
July 06, 2023
The Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala, presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491, returns this fall from the pandemic-driven cancelations of the past few years, promising an evening of elegant entertainment in salute to Savannah’s film and TV industry.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy
July 06, 2023
Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.
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Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities
July 06, 2023
With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
July 05, 2023
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH
July 05, 2023
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.
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LEFT LANE Provides Update on Hotel Bardo Savannah
June 30, 2023
The newly rebranded Hotel Bardo Savannah, formerly known as The Mansion on Forsyth Park, will open in February 2024. LEFT LANE acquired the Drayton Street property for $52.5M in June 2022, and is set to begin its third and final phase of the multi-million-dollar phased renovation, expansion, and luxury rebranding this summer.
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Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact
June 30, 2023
Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period
June 30, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.