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• Augusta Lands 350 New Jobs in E-mobility Manufacturing

  May 06, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that GF Casting Solutions AG, a division of Georg Fischer AG, that produces lightweight components for the mobility and energy industries, will invest more than $184 million in a new manufacturing facility in Augusta. This project will create 350 new jobs for Richmond County.

• SBA Georgia Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Winners

  May 06, 2024

  The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office announced the National Small Business Week 2024 Award Winners, including Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and other small business owners throughout Georgia.

• TCSG & Augusta University Forge Statewide Transfer Agreement to Strengthen Cybersecurity Workforce

  May 03, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Augusta University have inked a statewide transfer agreement designed to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce in the region. This landmark collaboration opens doors for TCSG students pursuing an associate degree in Cybersecurity to seamlessly transition into Augusta University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program upon graduation.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

  May 03, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2024.

• Secure Records Solutions Merges with Records Management Center

  May 02, 2024

  Secure Records Solutions is pleased to announce its merger with Records Management Center of Augusta, creating a new market leader in document management across the Southeast.

• Event Offers Preview of AI Technology Before its Georgia Tour

  May 02, 2024

  Members of Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) recently previewed custom technology that will tour the state later this year.

• StandardAero Expands Footprint at Augusta Regional Airport

  May 01, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that StandardAero, a leading provider of business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, began work on a $33 million expansion of their operations in Augusta. The expansion will create 90 new jobs in Richmond County.

• Gauging the Gaps Between Atlanta and Rural Georgia

  May 01, 2024

  Charlie Hayslett, a former political reporter from the Atlanta Journal and a public relations, public affairs and communications management consultant, delivered a thought-provoking address to the GMA Board of Directors during its meeting in Perry on April 26.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Standard in Aviation with First Modular Unit Installation

  April 30, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marked a historic milestone in aviation infrastructure April 24 with the placement of the first modular unit for the Concourse D Widening Project.

• Vogtle Unit 4 Enters Commercial Operation

  April 29, 2024

  Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years.

• EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists

  April 29, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

• Groundbreaking Solidifies Syensqo’s Support of U.S. EV Battery Supply Chain with a New Facility in Augusta

  April 26, 2024

  Syensqo broke ground on its future battery-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) facility in Augusta, Georgia. They were joined by Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and by Giulia Siccardo, Director of the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, as well as other representatives.

• Scratching the Surface with Georgia Lottery CEO Gretchen Corbin at Member Economic Luncheon

  April 26, 2024

  Join the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce on May 1st at the Augusta Marriott for the first Member Economic Luncheon of 2024. Gretchen Corbin, President & CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, will be discussing the direct impact the Georgia Lottery has on Georgia’s Economy.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group (Part 2)

  April 26, 2024

  Is purpose just a motivating tag line or can it be a playbook for industry-beating financial success? In part two of our conversation with Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group, we focused on how purpose drives exponential returns for business and people alike.

• Summer 2024 Travel Trends: Gen Z Spends, Europe Reigns

  April 26, 2024

  Despite the rising cost of travel, travelers are sparing no expense on their summer getaways, according to Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace.

• Paul Anderson Youth Home Swings into Action at The River Golf Club's Stunning New Pavilion for the 31st Annual Golf Classic

  April 25, 2024

  Paul Anderson Youth Home, a leading residential program for young men in Georgia overcoming behavioral challenges, announces that the 31st annual Paul Anderson Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 6th in North Augusta.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: 2024 Legislative Session Recap

  April 25, 2024

  It’s no secret that during an election season, polarizing debates and partisan politics can often overshadow the work being done on behalf of all Georgians. As we reflect on the last two years and the issues that have been most important for the business community, I’m proud of the bipartisanship, civility and integrity displayed by our state’s elected leaders to solve problems and deliver solutions that move our state forward.

• Georgia Ports CEO: We are Preparing for Growth

  April 24, 2024

  The Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 55th annual 2024 Georgia International Trade Conference. The event brings customers, business partners and industry leaders together to discuss the latest maritime and logistics industry developments and trends

• UPS CEO Carol Tomé & Founding Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Louis Sullivan to Receive Georgia's Highest Honor

  April 23, 2024

  To commemorate the 291st anniversary of the founding of Georgia, Governor Kemp and the Georgia Historical Society will induct Carol B. Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, founding Dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine and 17th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, as modern-day Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• Georgia Power Marks 50 Years of Safe Digging with Georgia811

  April 23, 2024

  With April recognized as Safe Digging Month across the country, Georgia Power is marking 50 years of helping keep Georgians safe through its longstanding partnership with Georgia811.

• Go Green with Goodwill: Celebrate Earth Day by Changing Lives and the Planet

  April 22, 2024

  On April 22nd, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day by volunteering with organizations and initiatives that help create positive impacts on the Earth. Goodwill of Middle GA & the CSRA would like to encourage community members to think beyond this single day of making a difference and endeavor to create a positive environmental impact each and every day.

• Master Automotive Pledges $500,000 for Augusta Technical College Automotive Institute

  April 22, 2024

  Master Automotive has pledged $500,000 to support the Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College. At 65,000 square feet, the Automotive Institute will dwarf the College’s current 10,000 square foot occupied by the automotive program.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 26 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony in Athens

  April 22, 2024

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 26 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 47th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Athens.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group

  April 19, 2024

  Is purpose just a motivating tag line or can it be a playbook for industry-beating financial success? In our conversation with Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group, we focused on how purpose drives exponential returns for business and people alike.

• FutureVerse: America's Only Museum of the Future Will Further Cement Atlanta as Global Innovation Hub

  April 18, 2024

  FutureVerse, America's only Museum of the Future, is on the horizon for Atlanta. Spearheaded by a dynamic and diverse consortium of educators, innovators and corporate leaders, the new non-profit museum will transform learning and showcase Georgia’s and America’s most advanced technologies which will protect our planet and benefit mankind.

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