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• Vinson Institute Creates Workforce Planning Guide to Help Communities Tackle Challenges

  May 23, 2023

  Experts at the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute of Government have partnered with Georgia Power to provide communities across the state with a comprehensive and accessible resource to address the growth opportunities provided by new industries.

• Gen Z Surpasses Baby Boomers in Small Business Workforce Participation

  May 23, 2023

  According to a new report from Paychex, Inc., Generation Z (born 1997-2012) participation in the small business workforce has surpassed Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) and is the only segment in the labor market showing growth.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia 2023 Program Continues in Bulloch and Screven Counties

  May 22, 2023

  Leadership Southeast Georgia, a professional development and leadership program throughout 10 coastal counties, continued its 2023 programming in Bulloch and Screven counties.

• Plant Riverside District to Host “Savannah Salutes” Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

  May 22, 2023

  Plant Riverside District will host the 2023 “Savannah Salutes” Memorial Day Celebration from Friday through Monday. This family-friendly event, which is free and open to the public, will take place along Savannah’s historic riverfront.

• Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia to Open New Four-year Campus at Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah

  May 19, 2023

  Georgia’s only public medical school has received funding approval to open a new four-year campus in Savannah, an expansion that will provide greater access to education and training for medical students and ease the state’s ongoing shortage of physicians.

• 2023 GLOBE Awards Celebrate Georgia Exporters Across Diverse Industries

  May 19, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced 27 Georgia business recipients of the 2023 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year.

• Governor Kemp Announces $225M in Grant Awards for Georgia Communities

  May 19, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $225 million for 142 qualified projects that improve neighborhood assets like parks, recreation facilities, sidewalks, and healthy food access in communities all across the state disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Grand Opening of West Chatham YMCA Celebrates Transformation into Modern Wellness Center

  May 18, 2023

  The YMCA of Coastal Georgia proudly reopened the West Chatham YMCA in Pooler, after undergoing major renovations specifically redesigned to meet the changing fitness and social interaction practices of today. The modern wellness center includes state-of-the-art equipment, innovative programming and a community-centered atmosphere.

• Georgia's Legal Community Provides 3.2M Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks

  May 17, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $829,239 during the 12th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3.2 million meals for the state’s regional food banks to then distribute to Georgia children, seniors and families in need.

• AAA: Georgian's Summer Travel Surging

  May 17, 2023

  If you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, AAA says you better do it soon. The Auto Club Group is seeing very strong bookings for cruises, tours, hotels, and flights.

• Downtown Neighborhood Association Announces 2023 Community Grant Award Recipients

  May 16, 2023

  Activities such as distributing food and offering aid to those in need, financing educational and sports programs for young people, tackling the problem of domestic violence, and promoting the preservation of Savannah's cultural heritage. These are just some of the activities that the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Savannah is supporting with its 2023 Community Partner Grant Program.

• Secretary Raffensperger Builds Coalition of Influential State and Community Leaders to Take on Licensing Reform

  May 16, 2023

  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing the creation of the GA WORKS Licensing Commission. The commission seeks to evaluate the Professional Licensing Board’s future ability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing Georgia workforce, and pay specific attention to the regulatory burdens that impact the agency’s ability to get Georgians to work quickly and efficiently.

• Approximately 4,200 Degrees Conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

  May 15, 2023

  Approximately 4,200 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies.

• Creative Coast & Savannah SCORE to Present June 22nd SHE HUSTLES in Partnership with Startup Runway Business Pitch Event

  May 12, 2023

  The Creative Coast will co-host its women’s leadership and entrepreneurial conference with Savannah SCORE and has also announced a partnership with the Startup Runway Foundation for the upcoming event. Startup Runway will bring a pitch competition for existing businesses led by women and founders of color to SHE HUSTLES.

• Companies Find Global Growth Opportunities with Georgia’s International Trade Team

  May 12, 2023

  Georgia’s status as a global gateway is a result of decades of strategic planning by Georgia leaders, starting when the state opened its first international trade offices 50 years ago this year.

• Survey: US Job Satisfaction Hits All-Time High

  May 12, 2023

  American workers are more content than ever, according to The Conference Board Job Satisfaction 2023. The report finds improved satisfaction across nearly all 26 components—with gains in non-compensation factors like work-life balance outpacing even those from improved pay and benefits.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Annual Meeting Celebrates Successes of the Past Year

  May 11, 2023

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announced today an impressive total of more than $10.3 million in and through the organization to support the community in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This figure was at the heart of today’s celebratory Annual Meeting and reflects an 8% increase in workplace and individual giving over last year!

• World Trade Center Savannah names International Paper 2023 International Business of the Year at Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon

  May 11, 2023

  World Trade Center Savannah hosted its annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon with former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer Andrew Busch as the keynote speaker.

• Technology Association of Georgia Announces 2023 Top 40 Innovative Companies

  May 11, 2023

  The Technology Association of Georgia recently announced the 2023 Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.

• Ships of the Sea Celebrates National Maritime Day with Free Museum Weekend

  May 10, 2023

  Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will be celebrating 90 years of National Maritime Day with a free museum weekend on May 20th and 21st.

• Georgia City Solutions to Host Inaugural Community Impact Awards

  May 10, 2023

  Georgia City Solutions, the Georgia Municipal Association’s non-profit, will hold its inaugural Community Impact Awards event at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta on May 18. The event will showcase the impactful and innovative work GCS is doing to help Georgia cities thrive and provide all residents with opportunities to reach their full potential.

• Nominations Now Open for New Youth LEAD Georgia Leadership Program

  May 10, 2023

  A new University of Georgia-run statewide youth leadership program is now accepting nominations for its inaugural class after a $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support the development of Youth LEAD Georgia

• Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Annual Fundraiser May 22nd

  May 09, 2023

  Get ready to tee off with the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, the club of champions! This year's 2023 Annual Golf Outing will take place on Monday, May 22nd at the Wilmington Island Savannah Country Club.

• Georgia Is the Worst State for Identity Theft in the U.S.

  May 09, 2023

  Data breaches are on the rise, both throughout the U.S. and globally. Anyone and everyone is at risk of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack, and hackers and cybercriminals come up with new ways to steal sensitive information and personal data every day.

• Small Businesses Struggle to Retain and Engage Employees in Post-Pandemic Economy

  May 09, 2023

  Small business owners are facing a "nightmare" scenario in finding, hiring and retaining employees, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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