August 2024 Features

• CSRA Society of Human Resource Management Presents Transformative Workforce Readiness Conference

  August 30, 2024

  The CSRA Society of Human Resource Management chapter is proud to announce its groundbreaking half-day workforce conference, "Bridging the Gap: Employer Solutions for Re-Engaging the Workforce."

• Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  August 30, 2024

  On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.

• Georgia Executives Brace for Political Storm: How to Protect Workplace Culture

  August 29, 2024

  A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals a staggering 56% of executives and 45% of employees fear that politics will disrupt their company culture this year. As the political landscape in Georgia continues to heat up, so too does the potential for workplace disruption.

• Georgia Job Creation & Momentum Remains Strong

  August 29, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. GDEcD’s Global Commerce team supported 429 facility expansions and new locations resulting in more than $20.3 billion in investment and the commitment of 26,900 new, private sector jobs statewide.

• Queensborough’s Bill Thompson Promoted to Chief Banking Officer

  August 28, 2024

  Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Thompson to Chief Banking Officer.

• Manager & Operator of Savannah River National Laboratory Awards $125,000 to CSRA Schools to Advance STEM Education

  August 27, 2024

  Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC, the manager and operator of Savannah River National Laboratory awarded $125,000 in SRNL K-12 Catalyst Grants for STEM Education to Central Savannah River Area schools to advance activities and programs relating to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

• MacKenzie Scott Gives $10 Million to Georgia Nonprofit ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

  August 27, 2024

  A $10 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs will have a dramatic impact on the nonprofit’s work to fuel the growth of Georgia businesses around the state, said Grace Fricks, ACE founder and CEO.

• Meet Ashanti: Forging a Future in Welding

  August 27, 2024

  We are proud to introduce Ashanti, a driven second-semester student at South Georgia Technical College, where she is pursuing a career in welding. Her story exemplifies strength, determination, and the transformative power of support.

• Technical College System of Georgia Achieves 9.3% Enrollment Growth

  August 27, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces a 9.3% increase in enrollment for the Academic Year 2024, bringing total enrollment to 148,746 students across the system. This is the highest number of students enrolled at TCSG since 2013.

• United Way of the CSRA Launches Annual Campaign and Project Serve with a Vision for a Greater CSRA

  August 26, 2024

  On Friday, August 23, 2024, local community leaders and volunteers joined the United Way of the CSRA staff and board of directors to launch the annual fundraising campaign with the inspiring theme, “Imagine with Us a Greater CSRA.”

• Chik-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame Puts Fans Directly into the Game with Its New AI Experience

  August 26, 2024

  Set, Hike! The College Football Hall of Fame is setting a new industry milestone with its new GAME ON! AI Experience. This deeply engaging, personalized storytelling experience inserts fans into the rich history of college football.

• Business Generosity Yields Financial Rewards

  August 23, 2024

  Recent data tells us that 92% of executives plan to maintain or increase their current investments in generosity. 60% of executives plan to increase giving to employees, 46% to communities, and 45% in the way they operate their business. This is a significant jump from 2023, where only 33% planned to increase generosity investments.

• Governor Kemp Hosts Small Business Roundtable

  August 23, 2024

  Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Discover Georgia’s Booming Food Processing Industry

  August 22, 2024

  Georgia’s food processing industry is a powerhouse, contributing over $11 billion annually to the state's GDP. With nearly half of the top 100 food processing companies operating here, the industry is poised for sustained growth. The Georgia Department of Economic Development drives industry growth in multiple ways.

• Augusta University Adds More Than $1.5 Billion to Economy in FY23

  August 21, 2024

  Augusta University provided a $1.55 billion boost to the economy between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023 – a 14.8 % increase over the previous year – and generated 11,579 jobs during that period, according to a new report from the University System of Georgia.

• Survey: Consumers Expect to Spend More this Year on Back-to-School Shopping & This Fall on Discretionary Items

  August 21, 2024

  Anticipating higher prices for their shopping list than a year ago, consumers expect to spend 14% more on average on back-to-school shopping per child this year, according to a new KPMG survey conducted in July.

• Georgia Power Uses Drones to Inspect Transmission Lines

  August 20, 2024

  Georgia Power continues to focus on improving reliability and service for customers by making investments in the power grid and using advanced technology to prevent or restore power outages. The company is now deploying unmanned aerial systems, to inspect transmission power lines, helping ensure the safety and reliability of these main lines more efficiently and with greater accuracy than ever before.

• From Global to Local: Industries that Put Georgia on the Map

  August 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development and its economic development partners capitalized on the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit to demonstrate why Georgia stands out to international companies seeking to locate or expand in the U.S.

• Public Colleges Generated $21.9 Billion Impact on Georgia

  August 19, 2024

  New research from the Terry College of Business Selig Center for Economic Growth found the University System of Georgia (USG) had an impact of $21.9 billion on the state’s economy and generated more than 160,000 full- and part-time jobs during fiscal year 2023.

• Professional Clothing Drive to Support Local Job Seekers Preparing for Goodwill's Career & Resource Expo

  August 16, 2024

  Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is calling on local businesses and individuals to donate professional clothing to support job seekers preparing for Goodwill’s upcoming Career & Resource Expo.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Dana Spinola, Founder and CEO of fab’rik (Part 2)

  August 16, 2024

  In part 2 of our interview with fab’rik Founder and CEO Dana Spinola, she shared how she empowers her team to find creative ways to deliver on the company purpose as well as frank insights from her founder’s journey.

• Augusta Technical College and the Downtown Development Authority host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Accelerate Augusta

  August 15, 2024

  Augusta Technical College, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta, proudly announces the official groundbreaking of Accelerate Augusta, the region's newest small business incubator and microenterprise center.

• University System Board of Regents Adopts $3.6B Budget Request

  August 15, 2024

  The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a $3.6 billion fiscal 2026 budget request Wednesday. The 2026 budget, which takes effect next July, represents a $221.1 million increase over this year’s spending plan. By far the largest increase – $167.8 million – would cover projected enrollment growth.

• Georgia’s Labor Force is Over 5 Million Strong, but More Jobs Are Needed to Keep Unemployment Low

  August 15, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in June. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Golden Harvest Food Bank Opens New Produce Rescue Center

  August 14, 2024

  On August 15th, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Golden Harvest Food Bank will open its doors to the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Produce Rescue Center, located at 3301 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.