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• Gulfstream Customer Support Completes Savannah Service Center Expansion

  July 15, 2024

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the official opening of its expanded Customer Support service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Savannah Service Center East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly expands Gulfstream’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities in the region.

• Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark Receives Prestigious GACCE Legacy Award

  July 15, 2024

  Georgia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Clark, CCE received the GACCE Legacy Award, the most prestigious prize awarded the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Clark received the award on Thursday, July 11 at the GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held on St. Simons Island, Ga.

• 10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure

  July 12, 2024

  Islands, cities, and hotels across Georgia earned coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards announced July 9th. Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel media brands, and its annual reader survey-based awards program is considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings.

• Local Entrepreneurs Selected for Inaugural Class of Launch Savannah

  July 11, 2024

  The City of Savannah recently welcomed the inaugural class of Launch Savannah, a new business accelerator program offered by the Economic Development Department in partnership with The Creative Coast and the Small Business Assistance Corporation.

• Orkin Unveils New Uniforms Through Partnership with Savannah College of Art and Design

  July 11, 2024

  Orkin and SCADpro today announced their recent partnership resulting in the rollout of new Orkin uniforms for more than 10,000 employees.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations

  July 11, 2024

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Opens Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards

  July 11, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hs announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.

• SBA & Microsoft to Host Future of "Entrepreneurship" Events in Macon & Savannah, July 17th & 18th

  July 10, 2024

  The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office and Microsoft are hosting a special workshop titled "The Future of Entrepreneurship: Scaling With AI & Cybersecurity" designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs harness technology to grow, scale, and protect their small businesses.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

  July 10, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership and stewardship, benefiting local communities and the state.

• Telfair Museums Appoints David Brenneman as New Executive Director and CEO

  July 09, 2024

  Telfair Museums is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David A. Brenneman as its new Director and CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Brenneman brings a wealth of experience in museum leadership and a deep commitment to cultural stewardship, positioning Telfair Museums for continued growth and community engagement.

• What Does Generosity Look Like in Business Operations?

  July 09, 2024

  In this year’s 2024 Business Generosity Report employed adults and executives told us that generosity is no longer a siloed charitable activity. Instead, Georgians are looking for it to permeate all aspect of a business. In fact, there are real business consequences for a lack of generosity in this space.

• Georgia Wins 66 Medals at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

  July 09, 2024

  The annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta, showcasing Georgia's exceptional talent in technical education. This year, Georgia continued to excel on the national stage, securing the sixth ranking in the country for total medals, with a grand total of 66.

• GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members

  July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers

  July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.

• Engineering Georgia Honors Thomas & Hutton’s Cecilia Arango as One of the 100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering of 2024

  July 02, 2024

  Engineering Georgia recognized Thomas & Hutton’s Principal and Marketing Manager, Cecilia Arango, CPSM, as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering of 2024.

• State Removes Limits on Donations to Tax Credits Helping Kids Aging Out of Foster Care

  July 02, 2024

  Limits on donations to a state tax credit that supports foster children aging out of the system were eliminated effective Monday. The General Assembly created the foster-care tax credit last year with a $20 million cap. In its first year, the program raised almost $11.6 million.

• Savannah Downtown Business Association Will Host July Networking Luncheon Spotlighting Savannah's Art Community

  July 01, 2024

  The Savannah Downtown Business Association will host its monthly networking event sponsored by SCAD on Wednesday, July 10th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Morris Center.

• AAA: 2.3 Million Georgians Will Travel During the July 4th Week

  July 01, 2024

  AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Georgia. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. Approximately 2.3 million of those will be Georgians.

• Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation

  June 28, 2024

  Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.

• SCCPSS Communications Efforts Recognized with National Awards

  June 27, 2024

  The SCCPSS Division of Communications has received nine 2024 Publications and Digital Media Excellence awards from the National School Public Relations Association – recognition in each category staff entered.

• Enterprise Innovation Institute Hosts Foreign Entrepreneurs Through U.S. State Department Program

  June 27, 2024

  In the war between Russia and Ukraine, Yevhen Popov is something of an information warrior. Popov is director of civic partnerships and research with Osavul, a Kyiv, Ukraine, information security startup founded in 2022.

• Savannah State University & HCA Healthcare Begin Major Strategic Partnership with Paid Internship Program

  June 26, 2024

  Savannah State University and HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division announced a strategic partnership today at Savannah State University, The partnership between Savannah State University and HCA Healthcare is designed to create robust educational pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare. This collaboration will address critical workforce needs in the healthcare industry.

• New Definition of Business Generosity Drives Action

  June 26, 2024

  When goBeyondProfit began tracking business generosity in 2019, only 47% of employees considered it important. Today, a resounding 96% of Georgians believe it’s important that the company they work for is generous according to the 2024 Business Generosity Report.

• Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort

  June 26, 2024

  The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.

• Attorneys Edgar Bueno and Matt Wilmot Join HunterMaclean

  June 25, 2024

  HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, recently welcomed Edgar Bueno and Matt Wilmot as partners in the firm’s health care and litigation group.

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