April 2017 Features

  • Previewing Georgia’s Inaugural World Trade Day Conference; Behind the Scenes with Chair Diane Alleva Cáceres PhD

    April 28, 2017

    Georgia CEO catches up with Diane Alleva Cáceres, PhD for a special behind the scenes preview of Georgia’s inaugural 2017 World Trade Day Conference. During our time together, Dr. Alleva Cáceres shares insights about the conference lineup, speakers, panels and activities, as well as Georgia’s current and impressive state of international commerce including an estimated $121 billion in trade between Georgia and the world in 2016.

  • Power Brokers, Fuel Experts Discuss Drivers Behind Georgia Energy Mix

    April 27, 2017

    Georgia’s diverse power and clean energy producing companies met recently for the fourth annual “Energy Brunch and Learn” roundtable discussion to determine the driving forces behind the state’s renewable resources.

  • Queensborough Bank Invests In Augusta

    April 26, 2017

    Augusta will soon join the ranks of other major metropolitan cities with the opening of the free standing Queensborough Bank Wealth Management Center. “We are the only financial institution in this area that has the wide variety of local specialists under one roof,” comments Dagan Sharpe, Queensborough Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Management.

  • Celebrating 50 Years: Cranston Engineering Shapes Augusta and Southeastern Communities

    April 25, 2017

    Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Cranston Engineering Group has left its marks on Augusta, and nearby regions extending from the mountains to the sea. Their civil and structural engineers, land planners and surveyors have enabled public and private sector clients build their visions for a wide variety of engineering projects that enhance or create the communities in which they are located.

  • AU Health Generates More Than $1.4B to Local, State Economy

    April 21, 2017

    AU Health is good medicine for Georgia’s economy. The health system associated with Augusta University injected a combined $1.4 billion in economic impact through the not-for-profit AU Medical Center, and Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation and Specialty Hospitals, which is operated by the medical center through a partnership with the state.

  • Augusta Financial Advisor Will Rogers Discusses Four Tips for Financial Conversations With Your Adult Children – Whether They Live in Augusta or Far, Far Away

    April 20, 2017

    There comes a time when parents nearing retirement should have a conversation with their adult children about their financial situation. In many cases the conversation can feel overwhelming and a bit uncomfortable. Consider these four tips to get the conversation started.

  • Workplace Safety Management is Topic of April Third Thursday Business Builder

    April 19, 2017

    The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, along with Doctors Hospital of Augusta, will host the April Third Thursday Business Builder. The topic of discussion will be Workplace Safety Management; emergency preparedness and other safety related issues affecting the 2017 workplace.

  • Georgia Hospitals Contribute $47.8B to State's Economy

    April 19, 2017

    While Georgia hospitals are known for being the guardians of community health for the state’s more than 10 million residents, hospitals also play a huge role in bolstering Georgia’s economic health by pumping nearly $47.8 billion into the state’s economy in 2015 according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.

  • Taste of the Master Chefs Benefitting The Salvation Army of Augusta Welcomes Rivers Rutherford and Kelley Lovelace to its Masters Week Event

    April 07, 2017

    Experience the magic of April in Augusta at the First Annual Taste of the Master Chefs, an evening where America’s award-winning chefs, along with athletes and celebrities come together to enjoy an amazing evening of gourmet food topped off with performances by acclaimed musical artists Rivers Rutherford and Kelley Lovelace. All to help raise funds and awareness to benefit The Salvation Army’s hunger relief efforts.

  • USG Foundation Raises More Than $1.43M for Need-Based Scholarships

    April 05, 2017

    The 13th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, held on Friday, March 31st, successfully raised more than $1.43 million to promote, support, and provide need-based scholarships for students at the University System of Georgia’s twenty-eight institutions.

  • MAU Workforce Solutions Expands to Atlanta

    April 03, 2017

    MAU Workforce Solutions, a family-owned global staffing, recruiting, and outsourcing company founded in 1973, announced its intended acquisition of metro Atlanta-based FutureStaff.

  • Workforce Safety Management is Topic of April Third Thursday Business Builder

    April 03, 2017

    The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, along with Doctors Hospital of Augusta, will host the April Third Thursday Business Builder. The topic of discussion will be Workplace Safety Management; emergency preparedness and other safety related issues affecting the 2017 workplace.