Features
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15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely
August 02, 2016
When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.
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50 Young Gamechangers from Georgia to Start New Project in Augusta
July 25, 2016
From Athens to Savannah and from Atlanta to Macon, this summer the fourth class of GeorgiaForward’s Young Gamechangers will head to Augusta to tackle their latest project. 50 of the state’s emerging young leaders will spend several days touring the area, gathering historical data, and meeting with community leaders and stakeholders. Over the next five months these Young Gamechangers will work on big ideas and innovative solutions for some of the area’s most persistent challenges. They’ll re-envision Augusta as a vibrant, thriving, world-class city, and provide in-depth recommendations on how to get there.
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Medical College of Georgia Receives Full Accreditation
July 21, 2016
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, the state’s public medical school, has received full eight-year accreditation from the accrediting body for the nation’s medical schools.
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University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program
July 20, 2016
To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.
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Augusta CVB Leadership Appointed to State and International Boards
July 18, 2016
Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau leadership continues to represent Augusta’s tourism industry at the state, national and international levels. Governor Nathan Deal appointed Augusta CVB Director of Sales Jay Markwalter to the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The mission of the Georgia Tourism Foundation is to increase the economic strength of Georgia by promoting tourism through public/private partnerships and is made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor.
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Augusta to Host Largest Solar Energy Projects in Georgia
July 15, 2016
The City of Augusta announced that it broke ground on three Photovoltaic solar projects as part of Georgia Power’s Advanced Solar Initiative Distributed Generation program. The three separate one-megawatt projects are located at the sewer treatment plant on Mike Padgett Highway, the water production facility on Tobacco Road, and the jail on Phinizy Road. The projects are scheduled to begin generating electricity by December 1st of this year.
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Governor Deal Announces Partnership with South Carolina to Replace I-20 Bridges
July 14, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal announced a partnership with South Carolina for an estimated $75 million project to replace existing Interstate 20 bridges over the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal and add lanes on I-20 to Exit 1 in South Carolina. The project will enhance safety and operations on both sides of the Savannah River.
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Southeastern Bank Says It’s Business as Usual After Merger with South State
July 11, 2016
On June 17th, South State Corporation and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement that will combine these two banking institutions to create a “premier franchise in the Carolinas and Georgia.” The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the board of directors of each company, and the conversion is scheduled to occur the first quarter of 2017.
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Communicorp: Key Benefits of Innovative Fulfillment Solutions
June 30, 2016
Finding creative ways to manage all of your marketing assets can be a challenge for any organization. Most marketers have various tools they only use for consumer engagement initiatives, and an entirely different suite of solutions for employee activities. Over time, marketers realize these materials must be continuously created, printed, packaged and stored in an organized way to facilitate access upon request, or to quickly ship when needed. Fortunately, there are innovative fulfillment solutions available in the marketplace to help address this pressing need.
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Augusta University's Cyber Program Receives National Recognition for Excellence
June 24, 2016
Augusta University has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Augusta Chamber Small Business Marketing Academy
June 22, 2016
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of a new program designed for small to medium businesses interested in further developing their marketing and sales prowess as well as experiencing a co-learning environment with like-minded businesses.
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Augusta-area Leadership Forum Focuses on Regionalism
June 21, 2016
Mike Cleary, board member for Leadership Augusta, believes that what is good for Augusta is good for the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), or as he likes to call it, the Augusta Rivers Region. He and the rest of the group at Leadership Augusta hosted the 2016 Regional Leadership Forum in early May, and this year’s theme for the event was “Regionalism.”
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South State Corporation Announces Merger with Georgia Bank & Trust Holding Company
June 17, 2016
South State Corporation and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two companies creates a premier franchise in the Carolinas and Georgia.
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Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions (SECONDARY)
June 13, 2016
There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.
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Augusta’s Innovation Ecosystem Profiled as a “Hubtopia”
June 09, 2016
The Technology Association of Georgia, one of the nation’s largest state trade organizations dedicated to technology and innovation, recently profiled the emerging tech scene in the Greater Augusta, Georgia region in the current issue of Hub Magazine.
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Communicorp: Simply Manage Your Creative Assets Using OnDemand Technologies
May 25, 2016
With all of your graphic design elements in place, you may be wondering how to manage these creative assets throughout your entire organization. Well, technology is a great solution to your dilemma. To help you understand the various solutions that come into play and how they work, let’s walk through a real-world scenario.
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AT&T Invests More Than $100M Over 3-Year Period to Enhance Local Networks in Augusta Area
May 23, 2016
At AT&T, they have invested more than $100 million in our Augusta area wireless and wired networks during 2013-2015. These investments drive upgrades to enhance reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also enhance critical services that support public safety and first responders.
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Top Tips for Building Trust With Customers
May 19, 2016
In any small business, there are a variety of strategies you can implement to grow your organization over time, including marketing well, having effective sales techniques, and providing products or services that customers really want. However, one thing that can really make a huge difference to your bottom line and help you save costs over the long term, is building your business around the concept of trust.
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Hull Barrett: So You Are Presented with a Form Contract?
May 18, 2016
When you or your company is presented with a form contract prepared by the other side in a transaction, red flags should go up. This is because the other side in the transaction has had its lawyers draft the form contract in order to maximize the interest of that party – that is what lawyers usually do for their clients.
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Georgia 2030: The Chamber's GPS Device to Reach State's Business and Economic Future
May 16, 2016
A hundred years ago, the then-newly formed Georgia Chamber of Commerce wisely initiated a road map with the intention of planning the future of business in the Peach State. Today, one year into the second century of the Chamber, President and CEO, Chris Clark and the Chamber Board are instead utilizing modern GPS tracking and other digital tools to explore and research emerging commerce trends, needs and resources for Georgia’s future. This initiative is entitled “Georgia 2030.”
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Local Post Offices to “Stamp Out Hunger” with Golden Harvest Food Bank in Annual Food Drive
May 09, 2016
Golden Harvest Food Bank is teaming up with Post Offices in the Augusta/Aiken area for the 24th Annual National Letter Carriers Food Drive, “Stamp Out Hunger”.
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Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. Acquires the Business of Premier Engineering & Manufacturing Inc.
May 03, 2016
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. company, through its TUG Technologies Corporation subsidiary, has acquired the assets and business of Premier Engineering & Manufacturing Inc. of Marinette, Wis., a leading manufacturer of de-icers for the aviation industry.
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Hull Barrett: Federal Estate Tax is No Longer the Biggest Concern
May 02, 2016
As many of you have heard, recent tax law changes are turning traditional estate planning on its head – causing a shift in attention from an estate tax focus to an income tax focus. Planning techniques long considered wise – e.g., shifting wealth to younger generations while senior family members are still alive or automatically leaving assets to a bypass “credit shelter” trust – may no longer be necessary to save estate tax and could now leave many families paying income tax they would not otherwise owe.
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Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries
April 27, 2016
In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.
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Attorney General Sam Olens to Headline Augusta Metro Chamber Post-Session Legislative Breakfast
April 26, 2016
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Georgia Attorney General, Sam Olens, will be the keynote speaker at the Post-Session Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, April 27th at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.