September 2017 Features

• Technical College System of Georgia Extends State’s Workforce Development Ties with Germany

  September 29, 2017

  Leaders of the Bavarian State Ministry for Education, Culture and Science and the Technical College System of Georgia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a partnership giving Georgia and German students expanded educational opportunities. TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin and Georg Eisenreich, the Bavarian ministry’s State Secretary, signed the MOU in a ceremony held Sept. 26th in Munich.

• Bank of America’s Evolution of Workplace Policies: Insights on New 16-Week Leave Policy for Mothers and Fathers

  September 27, 2017

  Bank of America recently expanded its parental leave policy from 12 to 16 weeks of paid leave for new mothers and fathers – one of the most competitive offerings across the industry. We sat down with BofA’s Jennifer Darwin, SVP of Corporate Communications for the Carolinas to learn more about this workplace evolution.

• A Close Look at AU Medical Center: CEO Lee Ann Liska Shares Highlights of Her First Year at the Helm

  September 26, 2017

  Georgia CEO travels inside Augusta University Medical Center to meet with Lee Ann Liska after her first year serving as Chief Executive Officer. During our time together, Liska shares highlights of her first year in office, her priorities, the accomplishments she’s most proud of and her goals for the next year.

• AT&T Announces Fiber Expansion News in the Augusta Area

  September 22, 2017

  AT&T is now offering a 1 gigabit connection on our 100% fiber network powered by AT&T Fiber to additional customer locations in the Augusta area, including in parts of Grovetown, other parts of Columbia County and surrounding areas.

• Area Development Names Georgia #1 State for Business for Fourth Year in a Row

  September 22, 2017

  Georgia did it again! Georgia has been ranked No. 1 on Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business survey, a distinction Georgia has now earned for the fourth consecutive year.

• GDOT Explores Statewide Broadband and Wireless Expansion

  September 21, 2017

  Increasingly, the world is dependent on high-speed internet and reliable cell phone service. But many throughout Georgia rely on spotty or inconsistent cellular and slow internet. Better days may be ahead as Georgia DOT explores two initiatives—broadband and wireless—that use the state-owned right-of-way to expand the 511 Navigator system statewide, as well as enhance telecommunications for all Georgians.

• Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in Augusta in August

  September 21, 2017

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Augusta’s unemployment and jobs picture looked bright in August. Butler said that in August the unemployment rate was just 5 percent, unemployment claims fell and job growth continued to climb.

• GDEcD's Global Commerce Generates $6.33B in Investments

  September 20, 2017

• Nominations Open for 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards

  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.”

• Georgia Sets Record for Total Jobs in August

  September 14, 2017

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia set a record in August for total jobs, surpassing 4.5 million for the first time.

• SunTrust Bank Covers Security & Fraud at Third Thursday Business Builder September 21st

  September 13, 2017

  Join the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and SunTrust Banks, Inc. for a presentation on Security and Fraud trends at Third Thursday Business Builder on September 21st at the Chamber office. Featured presenter Stuart Smith will provide an overview of security and fraud trends, as well as offer practical recommendations that small and medium sized companies can take to improve their security posture.

• Third Annual J.W. Fanning Community Leadership Conference Set for February 2018

  September 13, 2017

  Individuals committed to improving their communities and organizations through leadership development are encouraged to mark their calendars to attend the 2018 Community Leadership Conference, Feb. 22-23, 2018, at UGA. Organized by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, the Community Leadership Conference will again take place at the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel.

• Governor Expands State of Emergency to Include All 159 Counties

  September 11, 2017

  Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding from Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration to include an additional 65 counties.

• Governor Expands State of Emergency for 64 Additional Counties

  September 08, 2017

  Following a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency officials and local Emergency Management Agencies, Gov. Nathan Deal is expanding his emergency declaration to include 64 additional counties, with a total of 94 counties now included in a state of emergency

• AU, UGA Translational Research Conference set for September 21st-22nd in Augusta

  September 07, 2017

  Public/Private Partnerships for Translational Research is the topic for the 2017 Southern Translational Education and Research Conference set for Sept. 21-22 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel downtown.

• Governor Announces More Than $37.5M in Community Development Awards

  September 05, 2017

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced that 59 Georgia communities will receive a total of $37.55 million in federal assistance to help grow their local economies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the funding to Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.