About Kim Wade
Authored 18 articles.
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SunTrust Bank Shines Spotlight on Cybersecurity for Small to Mid-size Companies
Features, November 16, 2017
October Was National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and while the annual campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity on a national level, we are becoming more aware each day that the local level is just as susceptible to cyber threats.
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Nominations Open for 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards
Features, September 18, 2017
According to Mary Ellen McClanahan, Entrepreneur and Small Business director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the future is bright. That’s why the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and GDEcD work together each year to “spotlight Georgia’s best, brightest and most unique.”
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Registration Open for Center of Innovation for Logistics Luncheon in Savannah
Features, July 07, 2017
According to the Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia companies rely on the state’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year—that’s billion with a B. And Colin McRae, an attorney at HunterMaclean in Savannah who specializes in transportation, logistics, and business litigation, says that with the support of state offices like the Center of Innovation for Logistics, it’s no wonder Georgia continues to rank as the number one state to do business.
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SunTrust’s Jay Murray Sees Opportunity for Continued Growth in Augusta Market
Features, June 05, 2017
According to SunTrust Bank the future is very bright for small and mid-market businesses. SunTrust recently released findings from its annual Business Pulse Survey and the results show nearly two-thirds of business leaders expect the global and U.S. economy to improve through 2017. And while that’s great news, an even more impressive figure is that 75 percent of middle market (annual revenue of $10-150 million) and small business (annual revenue of $2-10 million) leaders feel their business outlook is strong.
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Registration Open for the 2017 Georgia Logistics Summit
Features, May 03, 2017
Logistics can be tricky and when you consider Georgia companies rely on the State’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year, it makes sense for state leaders to get the industry’s top professionals together to network and discuss solutions for all the ways we can better transport our goods. That’s the idea behind the Georgia Logistics Summit, taking place May 16-17 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
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Albany Native Ken Hodges Throws Hat in Ring for State Court of Appeals
News, April 25, 2017
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Registration Open for Georgia’s Supplier Opportunities and Aerospace Resources Conference in Macon
Features, March 28, 2017
In order to connect Georgia aerospace and defense suppliers with potential partners and resources to increase their capabilities and meet the needs of the global marketplace, the Supplier Opportunities and Aerospace Resources (SOAR) Conference will take place in Macon this year. The event is April 20 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Middle Georgia State University.
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony a Huge Success
Features, March 10, 2017
On Feb. 25th, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame honored eight highly accomplished athletes during their annual induction ceremony held at the historic Macon City Auditorium. The group included football player Keith Brooking, golfer Laura Coble, tennis coach Manuel Diaz, football and track athlete Willie Gault, basketball player Matt Harpring, football player Garrison Hearst, athletic leader/golf coach Liz Murphey and football player Jeff Saturday.
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Registration Open for Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards Luncheon on March 13th
Features, March 09, 2017
Georgia holds the title as the number one state in the nation in which to do business—a title it has held for four years in a row. And when 98 percent of Georgia companies (employing under 100) are considered small businesses, it makes sense the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) would want to salute these business owners with Georgia Small Business Week taking place March 13-17.
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Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters
Features, March 08, 2017
The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.
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Deadline Today for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
News, October 31, 2016
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Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
News, October 25, 2016
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Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
Features, October 18, 2016
We all recognize that small businesses are an important part of our state’s economy, but did you know that almost 98 percent of the businesses in Georgia employ fewer than 100 employees? That’s why the Small Business ROCK STARS recognition is returning for its fourth year.
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New Director Hopes for Expansion, Added Services for Augusta Regional Airport
Features, August 30, 2016
In this two part interview, Augusta CEO sits down with Herbert Judon, the new Executive Director of the Augusta Regional Airport. According to Cedric Johnson, Chairman, Augusta Aviation Commission, "Herbert stood out as the best match for the Augusta Regional Airport as we move forward.”
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Herbert Judon Discusses His Service, History, Aviation in Augusta
Features, August 29, 2016
In this two part interview, Augusta CEO sits down with Herbert Judon, the new Executive Director of the Augusta Regional Airport. According to Cedric Johnson, Chairman, Augusta Aviation Commission, "Herbert stood out as the best match for the Augusta Regional Airport as we move forward.”
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New Accreditation at Medical College of Georgia Opens Way for More Growth, Economic Impact
Features, August 11, 2016
According to Dr. Peter Buckley, Medical College of Georgia Dean, Georgia’s only public medical school just got its own clean bill of health. After an intensive review by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has received a full eight-year accreditation from the accrediting body for the nation’s medical schools.
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Southeastern Bank Says It’s Business as Usual After Merger with South State
Features, July 11, 2016
On June 17th, South State Corporation and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement that will combine these two banking institutions to create a “premier franchise in the Carolinas and Georgia.” The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the board of directors of each company, and the conversion is scheduled to occur the first quarter of 2017.
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Augusta-area Leadership Forum Focuses on Regionalism
Features, June 21, 2016
Mike Cleary, board member for Leadership Augusta, believes that what is good for Augusta is good for the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), or as he likes to call it, the Augusta Rivers Region. He and the rest of the group at Leadership Augusta hosted the 2016 Regional Leadership Forum in early May, and this year’s theme for the event was “Regionalism.”