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• Andrew Truett Cathy Named Third Chief Executive Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

  September 17, 2021

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that Andrew Truett Cathy will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1, 2021. Andrew, 43, will succeed his father Dan T. Cathy, 68, who has served as CEO since 2013. Following the CEO transition, Dan will remain Chairman of the Board.

• Health Connect South Collaborative Agenda Addresses Contemporaneous and Future Health Advancement

  September 16, 2021

  The 8th Annual Health Connect South gathering, a virtual collaboration conference scheduled for September 23rd, features a day-long agenda of informative panels composed of several dozen experts and leaders, who serve the health community.

• HOPE Scholarship Has Helped More Than 2 Million Georgians

  September 16, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.

• Georgia Power Names Audrey King Vice President of South Region

  September 15, 2021

  Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Audrey King as vice president for the company's South Region, effective immediately. In this role, she will lead external activities for customers in a 62-county area. In addition, she will provide leadership and support for power delivery, customer service, sales and community and economic development efforts in the region.

• Often Divided Americans Unite Behind Small Business - Aflac Survey Finds

  September 15, 2021

  The Covid-19 pandemic and its impact, political debates and social unrest in 2020 threatened to divide our nation. But despite societal tensions and the burdens of sickness, a shaken economy and personnel shortage, people came together and agreed on one thing: their support and commitment to small businesses.

• United Way of The Coastal Empire Kicks Off the 2021 Campaign to Move Our Region Forward United

  September 14, 2021

  United Way of the Coastal Empire officially kicked off the 2021 Campaign on Thursday, September 9th with a presentation across local news channels. The Kickoff included this year’s campaign video and presentations from Cecilia Russo Turner, the 2021 Campaign Chair, and Brynn Grant, United Way of the Coastal Empire President & CEO.

• New Report Shows Georgia Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic

  September 14, 2021

  A new report shows many Georgia small businesses are recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic, but many still see challenges, including declining demand and cash flow issues. These and other findings are part of Facebook’s latest “Global State of Small Business Report,” released during National Small Business Week this week.

• Intuit to Acquire Georgia-Based Mailchimp

  September 14, 2021

  Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Mailchimp, a world-class, global customer engagement and marketing platform for growing small and mid-market businesses.

• Savannah SCORE Offers Entrepreneurs the Opportunity to Win Over $10,000 in Cash & Professional Services to Launch New Local Businesses

  September 13, 2021

  Got an idea for a unique, exciting new product or service? Then consider applying to become a contestant at Savannah SCORE’s Fourth Annual “BizPitch Savannah” entrepreneurial competition.

• Georgia Power Highlights Conservation Efforts for Environmental Awareness Month this September

  September 13, 2021

  In honor of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its conservation efforts around the state with special focus areas each week. Every September, environmental organizations come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues such as conservation.

• Georgia Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class

  September 10, 2021

  The Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia’s technology incubator, announced today that 10 startups will graduate from the program’s top-tier Signature portfolio. The 2021 class marks four significant milestones for Georgia Tech’s ATDC. The 10 startups constitute the largest graduating class in ATDC’s 41-year history. They also bring the total number of graduating startups to more than 200 companies.

• NANTRenewables to Build New Bioplastics Manufacturing Plant at SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex in Savannah

  September 09, 2021

  Dulany Industries, Inc. announced today that SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex – an innovative industrial park with direct deepwater access on the main shipping channel in Savannah, Ga. – will welcome NANTRenewables as a new tenant.

• Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid Second Quarter

  September 09, 2021

  The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through June 30th reported strong second quarter performance.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Names Cecilia Russo Turner as 2021 Campaign Chair & Announces Campaign Cabinet

  September 07, 2021

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announces Cecilia Russo Turner, President and CEO of Cecilia Russo Marketing, as the 2021 Campaign Chair. In this one-year term, Russo Turner will lead the campaign fundraising efforts to reach a multi-million-dollar fundraising goal across four southeast Georgia counties: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty. The campaign will officially kick off on Thursday, September 9th.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Understanding Georgia's Labor Shortage Crisis

  September 07, 2021

  It's no secret. Our nation is facing a labor shortage crisis unlike anything we have ever seen. COVID-19 has shifted the way we approach our jobs and how we prioritize our lives. Just this week, Commissioner Mark Butler shared that despite a 300% increase in those who gained employment in July over June of this year, businesses are still struggling to find workers.

• Georgia’s Recovery Outpaces U.S. But Is Not Immune to Global Supply Chain Disruptions

  September 07, 2021

  Georgia’s recovery from the 2020 pandemic shutdown remains ahead of the nation’s, but further disruptions of the global supply chain could be felt from the port of Savannah to the boardrooms of Atlanta, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

• Georgia to be Among First States to Add Driver's Licenses, IDs to iPhones

  September 02, 2021

  Apple today announced that it is working with several states across the country, which will roll out the ability for their residents to seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch.

• Gov. Kemp Suspends Restrictions on Hours of Service, Truck Weight

  September 01, 2021

  Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended enforcement of federal limits on hours of service for commercial vehicle operators in Georgia. He also loosened weight restrictions for trucks on Georgia highways.

• Small Business Job Growth Continues to Accelerate in August

  September 01, 2021

  National job growth continued to rise significantly in August, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 clients provided by Paychex. The data released in the latest report of the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows the Small Business Jobs Index gained 0.45 percent in August.

• Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group Launches BIGx Accelerator

  August 31, 2021

  Regional entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses now have access to an accelerated business growth and leadership development program through the Georgia Southern University Business Innovation Group (BIG).

• Imperium Capital Enters Savannah Market with Acquisition of Truck & Trailer Parking Facility

  August 31, 2021

  New York-based Imperium Capital, founded by real estate industry veterans Daniel Glaser and Sam Schneider, today announces its acquisition of a secured truck and trailer parking facility in Savannah.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Named Most Efficient Airport for 18th Consecutive Year

  August 30, 2021

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), for the 18th consecutive year, has been recognized as the most efficient airport in the world as determined by the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS).

• World Trade Center Savannah to Host Annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon

  August 27, 2021

  World Trade Center Savannah will host its annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, 1 Resort Dr. Financial journalist and bestselling author Ron Insana will be the keynote speaker.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2020-21 Award Recipients

  August 27, 2021

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees today announced the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards, presented to Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shaped communities and the state.

• Improving the Lives of Georgia’s Children and Youth: What’s Next

  August 27, 2021

  Over the past year, GMA has brought you stories of how cities, organizations and individuals are finding ways to support and engage young people in their communities. We’ve also spotlighted issues that affect children and youth – literacy, early childhood development, quality after school care and socio-economic and mental health issues – and how cities are tackling those challenges.

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