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• Georgia Voted #12 Best State for Franchising; What Does This Mean for Small Business Throughout State?

  August 14, 2023

  This month, we are taking at the “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints. For the state of Georgia, these rankings reveal a lot about where the state economy is going and where there is opportunity for their economy to grow.

• SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex Wins Phoenix Award for U.S. EPA Region IV for Landmark Environmental Remediation Project

  August 11, 2023

  SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex – an innovative multi-use, multi-tenant industrial terminal site in Savannah, Ga. with a strong focus on sustainability – recently won the 2023 Phoenix Award for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IV.

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 11, 2023

  Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.

• Jekyll Island, Helen & Dahlonega Voted Among the Top Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations in America

  August 11, 2023

  As the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn't exactly a cakewalk, with that pesky thing we call inflation still sticking around and most couples starting their wedded adventure with a 'something borrowed' bank balance.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club Tournament Dates and Tickets on Sale

  August 10, 2023

  Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club officials announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s annual concert event. The Club Car Concert on the Range powered by Trojan Battery Company will feature national touring sensation Yacht Rock Revue and be held Saturday evening, April 6th, following the third round of tournament competition

• USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees

  August 10, 2023

  The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.

• Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row

  August 09, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, yesterday announced that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023.

• John Coleman Named Chairman of the St. Joseph’s/Candler Board of Trustees, Sean Register Named Vice Chairman

  August 08, 2023

  Businessmen and community leaders John Coleman and Sean Register have been named to the top two positions on the St. Joseph’s/Candler Board of Trustees.

• New Survey Finds Employees Ask for Community Outreach Reboot

  August 08, 2023

  In the 2023 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, Georgia employees clearly indicated their shifting priorities regarding the most important demonstrations of generosity to the community.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts Successful 2023 Georgia AgTech Summit

  August 07, 2023

  On June 7th, the Georgia Center of Innovation hosted the second annual Georgia AgTech Summit at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center on the campus of Middle Georgia State University. Similar to the first Georgia AgTech Summit held in 2022, this goal of this year’s Summit’s was to bring together industry, academia, and government partners who are players in the Georgia AgTech ecosystem to collaborate and share ideas.

• Charlie Harper: Debt Downgrade A Too Subtle Warning Of What Is To Come

  August 07, 2023

  The research firm Fitch Ratings downgraded the quality of the United States debt last week. They’re arguably the lesser known of the three main agencies that assign letter grades to denote the likelihood a bond issuer will repay their debt.

• Goodwill Southeast Georgia Receives Economic Mobility Grant

  August 04, 2023

  Leaders at Goodwill Southeast Georgia are excited to announce they are recipients of a Bank of America economic mobility grant. Goodwill Southeast Georgia announces the funding will be used to continue the growth of the free skills and job training available through its five Opportunity Centers.

• Clearwave Fiber's Internship Program Empowers Future Talent with Hands-On Experience and Community Involvement

  August 04, 2023

  Clearwave Fiber recently concluded its Summer Internship Program. Held at the company headquarters in Savannah, the program included a diverse group of young talent from various universities who gained invaluable experience while making a positive impact on the company and the community.

• Georgia Ranks #4 in U.S. for Resident Support of Small Businesses

  August 04, 2023

  Georgia residents' search interest in small businesses has spiked more than 92% of other states since 2019. Across the nation, small business support has increased by 267% in that same period.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q3

  August 04, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 48 in Q3 2023, up from 42 in the second quarter.

• Gulfstream G550 Completes 1 Millionth Flight

  August 03, 2023

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the high-performing G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours.

• Introducing Tupelo Labs: Revolutionizing Media Creation with Real-Time 3D Technology

  August 03, 2023

  Tupelo Labs, a pioneering real-time 3D studio, is proud to announce its official launch. With a mission to transform the way businesses visualize, create, and interact with digital content, Tupelo Labs brings unparalleled creativity, efficiency, and innovation to the forefront.

• City Officials Learn New Skills at Georgia Municipal Association Conference

  August 03, 2023

  City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, held in June at the Savannah Convention Conference Center.

• Second Harvest is Striving to Reach the Finish Line

  August 02, 2023

  America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia announced the final phase of the capital campaign for the new facility with a projected five months until relocating to Chatham Parkway.

• ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities

  August 02, 2023

  Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.

• CEOs Shared Tips With Teen Business Owners Young Entrepreneurs from Metropolitan Savannah Area Learned from Top Execs

  August 01, 2023

  Six students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy at Savannah had business and networking advice from 5 CEOs.

• New Research Unpacks the Demand for Flexibility & Mental Health Support

  August 01, 2023

  goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction. For the second year in a row, employees want to see greater flexibility and mental health support for employers.

• Savannah-Chatham Schools Recognized by GAEL for Making Improvements to Exit State Support and Improvement Lists

  July 31, 2023

  Three SCCPSS schools were recognized at the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders Conference in July for Advancing Achievement.

• Vogtle Unit 3 Goes into Operation

  July 31, 2023

  Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.

• Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country

  July 31, 2023

  A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.

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