February 2022 Features

• Augusta Technical College Appoints New Members to Foundation Board of Trustees

  February 25, 2022

  Augusta Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Foundation Board of Trustees.

• Georgia Center of Innovation: Providing Support Wherever Your Business Needs Us

  February 25, 2022

  At the Georgia Center of Innovation, it’s our mission to help businesses clear the path to innovation and growth by meeting them where they are – providing expert advice, and helping them navigate resources tailored to the needs they are facing.

• Port of Savannah to Grow Capacity by 60%

  February 25, 2022

  At Savannah State of the Port, Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority’s executive director, unveiled plans to expand the port’s container capacity by 60 percent. The enhancements will bring the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity from 6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units to 9.5 million TEUs by 2025.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Release of Annual Rural Renaissance Report

  February 24, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces the release of the 2022 Rural Renaissance Report following a meeting of the Rural Prosperity Council in Tifton. The report is part of continued efforts to elevate Georgia's 140 rural counties through recommendations highlighting strategies and innovative solutions.

• Golden Harvest Food Bank Celebrates 40 Years of Feeding the Hungry

  February 23, 2022

  For 40 years, Golden Harvest Food Bank has helped families in need put food on their tables. On February 25, 1982, a local citizens committee comprised of clergy, heads of social service agencies, business leaders, and county government officials decided to fight hunger by incorporating a new non-profit organization called a Food Bank. Michael J. Firmin was named the first Executive Director of the organization.

• Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Georgia Titan 100

  February 23, 2022

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2022 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Winning the War for Talent: Higher Education

  February 22, 2022

  No other issue so dominates boardroom and shipping docks as the lack of skilled workers. In the next three years Georgia will need to fill 122,000 healthcare positions, 27,000 manufacturing jobs will be open and 13,000 construction workers will be needed.

• Hartsfield-Jackson 2021 Passenger Numbers Nearly Double Prior Year

  February 22, 2022

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the release of the 2021 traffic report. According to the report, ATL served more than 75 million passengers in 2021, a significant increase of 76 percent from the 42.9 million passengers served in 2020.

• Small Business Owners are Bullish on 2022 Despite Rising Costs & Staffing Concerns

  February 22, 2022

  UpSwell Marketing, a direct marketing agency specializing in helping small businesses grow their customer base, just released the results of their annual business sentiment survey.

• Georgia Center of Innovation’s AgTech Focus Reaching New Audiences

  February 18, 2022

  The Georgia Center of Innovation’s Director of AgTech Chris Chammoun has been featured multiple times in recent media interviews as this key industry sector experiences growth in the state.

• Georgia Sees Record-Breaking Job Creation From Economic Development Projects in First Half of FY22

  February 17, 2022

  Economic development projects secured in every region of the State of Georgia resulted in record-breaking job creation for the first half of the fiscal year. These 160 locations or expansions supported by GDEcD’s Global Commerce division will result in the creation of nearly 24,400 jobs and $9.8 billion investment in the state.

• YMCA Kicks-off 2022 Annual Fundraiser

  February 16, 2022

  The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is a key resource in bringing people together, bridging gaps, supporting community needs and providing opportunities for youth, adults and seniors. Through the continued generosity of our community each year, the Y has been successful in achieving this goal.

• Board of Regents Announces Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor

  February 16, 2022

  The Board of Regents voted to name former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue the sole finalist for the position of chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG).

• Georgia Announces Record Year for International Trade

  February 16, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade. In 2021, Georgia’s total trade reached $166.11 billion across 223 countries and territories.

• RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southern Startup Applicants

  February 15, 2022

  The 14th semi-annual RAISE (Retention and Advanced Investment for the Southeast at Emory) Forum is scheduled for Friday, May 10. Supported by The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, this invitation-only event connects startups and top-tier investors from across the Southeast to foster collaboration within the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensure the best startups can stay local.

• Governor, First Lady Announce Recipients of Arts & Humanities Awards

  February 14, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp announced the recipients of the 10th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia through their work in these fields.

• Turning the Page at Augusta Metro Chamber 113th Annual Meeting, an Evening with Jon Acuff

  February 11, 2022

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their 113th Annual Meeting, an evening with Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author and one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers.

• Georgia Chamber Welcomes Business Prospects for Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 11, 2022

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 33rd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.

• Construction Education Foundation of Georgia Rebrands As “Construction Ready”

  February 10, 2022

  This week the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) announced it is expanding its work beyond Georgia, enhancing its services, and changing its name to “Construction Ready.”

• Colony Bank Names Chris McLaighlin Augusta Market President

  February 09, 2022

  Colony Bank today announced that Chris McLaughlin has joined Colony Bank as Augusta Market President. In this newly created position, he will be charged with expanding Colony Bank’s presence in the Augusta market.

• Georgia Saw 56.6% Increase in New Business Applications, 2nd Largest in U.S.

  February 09, 2022

  A recent Federal Reserve Bank study noted that the pandemic caused an additional 200,000 businesses to close their doors last year, with small businesses comprising the bulk of the difference. However, it hasn’t been all bad news for the nation’s small businesses. A real-time survey of business applications conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau offers encouraging results.

• Augusta Technical College Unveils New Brand

  February 08, 2022

  After 60 years in the community, we think it's time for an upgrade. Augusta Technical College unveiled our new college brand today on the Augusta Campus in the Information Technology Center and virtually via Facebook Live. The brand includes a new logo, tagline, school colors, and mascot.

• Georgia-Based Nonprofits Announce Transformative Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning

  February 08, 2022

  The Communities In Schools of Georgia state office and independent affiliate Communities In Schools of Atlanta work to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization has what they need to succeed in school and beyond.

• Chamber Celebrates Success At 17th Annual Banquet

  February 07, 2022

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 17th Annual Banquet and Business Showcase on Thursday at the Columbia County Exhibition Center.

• Governor Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program

  February 07, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.