July 2022 Features

• Maximizing Your Employees Using IDEAS with SRNS at Augusta Metro Chamber Women In Business

  July 29, 2022

  What is your company's greatest asset? If you answered your employees, then you are correct! Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and SRNS on Tuesday, August 16 to learn from P.K. Hightower, Manager of Continuous Improvement at SRNS and of one of the members of the “2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina” team, as she shares tips on how to motivate, recognize and reward your team.

• Georgia Lottery Reaches Milestone $25B Generated for Education in Georgia

  July 29, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp is excited to announce the Georgia Lottery Corp. has raised $25 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These funds have allowed thousands of Georgians to receive essential early learning and provided the opportunity for higher education through the HOPE Scholarship.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Integrating Purpose into Every Day Business

  July 29, 2022

  Why would any company revisit a purpose statement in the middle of a tumultuous time? That’s exactly what UPS executives decided to do when they refreshed a decades’ old purpose statement and operationalized it globally to come out stronger than ever. At a goBeyondProfit CEO Forum we learned from UPS’ Kevin Warren the how, why and day-to-day benefits any company could realize from a purpose refresh.

• Port of Savannah Stays on Pace at Nearly 5.8M TEUs in FY2022

  July 27, 2022

  Fiscal Year 2022 was another record-breaker for the Georgia Ports Authority, with container volumes growing 8 percent for a total of 5.76 million twenty-foot equivalent container units.

• The 40th Annual Arts in The Heart of Augusta Festival Announced

  July 22, 2022

  Augusta is proud to announce that after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the highly anticipated Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is returning for the 40th year Friday, September 16th through, Sunday, September 18th.

• Georgia Power's Transformational Plan for State's Energy Future Approved

  July 22, 2022

  The Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how Georgia Power will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Scaling Compassion in a Franchise Model

  July 22, 2022

  At a goBeyondProfit CEO Forum Inspire CEO, Paul Brown, spoke candidly about the balance of leading a massive franchise organize with central clarity, while remaining caring and nimble in the face of marketplace uncertainty.

• Augusta Metro Chamber Selects Members of the Leadership Augusta Class of 2023

  July 21, 2022

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the members of the Leadership Augusta Class of 2023. This ten-month professional development program is designed to inform and inspire existing and emerging leaders of the greater Augusta area to build a stronger community.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Dips Below 3% & Job Numbers Reach a New High

  July 21, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 2.9 percent while Georgia's number of jobs continued to climb to an all-time high of 4,801,800.

• Georgia Emerges as Hub for Sustainability

  July 20, 2022

  Companies looking to lower emissions and reduce carbon footprint for themselves and their customers have invested over $11.5 billion in Georgia since 2018. The state’s competitive advantages, combined with its responsiveness to rapidly evolving business needs, have attracted a range of manufacturers, recyclers, and innovators who are leading the way to a greener, cleaner, more sustainable future.

• Boards are Electing Independent Board Chairs, Experimenting with Committee Structures, & Holding More Meetings

  July 20, 2022

  A new report from The Conference Board reveals that boards are increasingly electing independent board chairs. These changes are not being driven by an overriding wave of shareholder sentiment, but rather by internal governance and business reasons, including an increase in the level and scope of responsibilities of US corporate boards.

• Free Business Viability Workshop Invites Entrepreneurs to Take the Next Step

  July 19, 2022

  You have an idea for a business. You may even have a business plan. So, are you ready to take the next step? That next step—committing to launching a business—is sometimes the toughest for would-be entrepreneurs.

• Georgia Rural Economic Development Strategy Yields Major Success

  July 19, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp's rural economic development strategy is yielding major results for hardworking Georgians in communities all across the Peach State.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Reimagining Talent that May Already Lie Within Your Organization

  July 15, 2022

  In order to help business leaders navigate this tight labor market, goBeyondProfit sat down with Valarie Mackey, the CEO of WrightNow Solutions to explore a generosity-mindset or a reimagination if you will, that might help executives discover the talent they need in unexpected places.

• Small Business Hiring & Wage Growth Strength Continues; Growth Rates Moderate Slightly

  July 15, 2022

  Small businesses continued to add jobs in June and worker wages continued to grow at a strong rate, but the pace of growth moderated slightly from previous month. These insights are according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Solid Job Growth Continues Amid a Slowing Economy

  July 13, 2022

  The labor market continues to be strong, with 372,000 jobs added in June 2022, after a downwardly revised increase of 384,000 jobs in May. Despite gathering economic headwinds, there is still no clear indication that the labor market is cooling.

• Unified Georgia Presence Stands Out at IPW 2022

  July 12, 2022

  Earlier this month, Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and three state tourism partners co-exhibited at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2022 in Orlando.

• High-Tech Industry Flourishes in Georgia’s High-Talent Environment

  July 11, 2022

  The “Tech Capital of the South,” Georgia taps its diverse resources and strategic investments to bolster the wide-ranging tech industry statewide. Companies at home and abroad have taken notice of the state’s support for companies and startups through its embrace of talent development and an innovative partnership approach to doing business.

• “Who Am I?” with Dr. Jeffrey Ickes at Augusta Metro Chamber Third Thursday Business Builder

  July 08, 2022

  Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and Troy University on July 21st for Third Thursday Business Builder with Dr. Jeffrey Ickes to learn more about the ultimate existential question, "Who am I?”

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Specific Generosity-based Approaches for the “Great Resignation”

  July 08, 2022

  In order to help business leaders navigate this tight labor market, goBeyondProfit sat down with Valarie Mackey, the CEO of WrightNow Solutions to explore a generosity-mindset or a reimagination if you will, that might help executives discover the talent they need in unexpected places.

• Help United Way of the CSRA Stuff the Bus for Local Students In Need

  July 07, 2022

  As the CSRA gears up for a new school year, United Way of the CSRA is helping ease the burden of purchasing basic school supplies for families in need. We know that setting up students for success starts with adequate back to school supplies, and this year we’re making it even easier to participate.

• 300-Person Belgian Trade Visit Strengthens Collaboration, Highlights Business Opportunities in Georgia

  July 07, 2022

  Georgia leaders recognize that personal relationships are key to developing strong global partnerships. In-person connections like those made during international trade visits are invaluable for creating strong ties that lead to further collaboration and investment in the state.

• a2b Fulfillment Announces Promotions at Georgia Facility

  July 06, 2022

  a2b Fulfillment, a third-party provider of order fulfillment, customer care and value-added services, headquartered in Greensboro, Ga. announced the promotion of Adam Johnson to General Manager and Chad Compston to Operations Manager for their Georgia location.

• Rural Development Institute Focused on Enhancing Rural Prosperity in Georgia

  July 06, 2022

  Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its inaugural Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity.

• Georgia’s Extensive Logistics Network Speeds Goods to Market

  July 06, 2022

  In today’s fast-paced business environment, company success depends on delivering goods quickly, efficiently, and affordably. In Georgia, an unparalleled infrastructure seamlessly connecting air, ports, rail and roads is the catalyst for advanced manufacturers and others competing in the global marketplace.