Features
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United Way Kicks Off 2014 Fundraising Campaign
October 20, 2014
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…Time to break out your wallet and give to United Way. United Way recently kicked off its 2014 fundraising campaign, “Unleash Your Super Hero”, with a goal of raising $4.25 million, said President/CEO LaVerne Gold.
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When to Give Business Gifts and Who to Give Them to
October 16, 2014
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to send out business gifts. There are several different groups of people that might warrant gift giving. But if you’re wondering when to give business gifts and who to give them to, a general rule of thumb is to send gifts to the people who help make your company great.
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Case Study: Reimagining Our Downtown, How Greenville SC is Building One of the Best in America
October 15, 2014
In Savannah, a Critical Issues presentation by HunterMaclean featured the successful and now famous revitalization efforts in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and its mayor, Knox White. White, the featured presenter at the seminar held at Savannah Technical College, said, “We’ve worked very intentionally with planners to create a great city.” And a great city they did make.
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Georgia's Credit Union Celebrate International Credit Union Month
October 13, 2014
Credit unions statewide are celebrating International Credit Union Month this October. In Augusta, its no different, with Richmond Community Federal Credit Union joining in the celebration.
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Georgia Military College Celebrates 135th Anniversary
October 10, 2014
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver has proclaimed October 14, 2014, to be Georgia Military College Day in recognition of its 135th Anniversary. On that day the Augusta Campus of GMC will host a celebration starting at 12 noon on its campus located at 115 Davis Rd. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the public are welcomed to attend.
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Brenau’s Business School Adopts Entrepreneurial Strategy
October 08, 2014
Education costs are rising and the skills demanded in the 21st-century workplace are changing at a rapid rate. Institutions of higher education are challenged with aligning academic programs with the tuition charged and the knowledge and skills desired by employers.
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Georgia Regents Health System: Synergizing Data to Improve Patient Outcomes
October 07, 2014
Georgia Regents Health System, which includes the Georgia Regents Medical Center, the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, and numerous outpatient clinics, has three primary focuses: education, research and patient care. Located in the heart of Augusta, it infuses the local economy with over $1.5 billion a year.
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University System of Georgia Studies Demand for Georgia Film Academy
October 06, 2014
The University System of Georgia trademarked the name Georgia Film Academy as a proactive measure in its process of determining whether the state of Georgia has need – and the exact nature of the need – for such an institution.
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Delta Community Credit Union CEO Lends an Ear and a Hand to Members, Employees
October 02, 2014
Chat with Delta Community Credit Union CEO, Hank Halter, about auto financing, mortgages and commercial lending, and he’ll give you his full attention and impart a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
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High Adventure in Georgia Offers Team Building & Reward Opportunities
September 30, 2014
High adventure tourism is on the rise. It’s a more than $260 billion a year industry for the Americas and Europe, and it has grown as much as 65 percent year over year since 2009, according to the 2013 Adventure Tourism Market Study.
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Blue Bird Builds Big Yellow School Bus Business in Georgia, CEO Comments on Recent Acquisition
September 29, 2014
Every school day, parents in the U.S. trust about half a million school buses to safely transport 25 million children to and from school and related activities. Statistics show students are 50 times safer in a school bus than in a passenger car. The person responsible for manufacturing almost one-third of these vehicles is Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation, headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia.
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2014 Results of the Biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey Conducted by GaMEP
September 24, 2014
The 2014 results of the biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey conducted by GaMEP was released today. Data was gathered from February through June from 504 Georgia manufacturers with 10 or more employees.
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13 Budget-Friendly Things to do in Augusta
September 23, 2014
Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city, Augusta, has been welcoming guests with Southern hospitality for decades and continues to with its charm and easily accessible location along Interstate 20, 150 miles southeast of Atlanta. Steeped in history, culture, art, music and more, this is the place for nonstop fun that doesn’t break the bank.
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Profile: Terra L. Carroll, President/CEO of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
September 18, 2014
As the president and CEO of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, it’s Terra Carroll’s job to make sure you can do yours.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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Dr. John Farr of Doctors Hospital Talks About Quality Care in the Augusta Region
September 11, 2014
Quality care is Doctors Hospital’s primary aim. In Augusta’s robust healthcare community, Doctors Hospital is a leader when assessed by indicators of quality care. The facility has received The Joint Commission’s recognition as a Top Performer in Key Quality Measures.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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DSM Chemicals: Stability Throughout Change
September 08, 2014
DSM Chemicals has been part of the Augusta Landscape for over 50 years. Several name changes have passed over its signage – many people will remember it as Columbia Nitrogen – but it has always been the same company.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.
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University Health Care Foundation: The Difference between a Good Hospital and a Great Hospital
September 03, 2014
For almost 200 years, University Hospital has served the CSRA. Founded in 1818 as the city hospital for the poor and named University Hospital by the Georgia Legislature in 1919, University Hospital and University Health Care System continue the tradition of care as a community, non-profit healthcare provider.
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GHA Reports Economic Impact of Georgia’s Hospitals
September 02, 2014
The Georgia Hospital Association released a report today regarding the economic impact of the state’s hospitals. Based on a study completed by the American Hospital Association and updated with the most current economic multipliers available from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, United States Department of Commerce, GHA’s report estimates that Georgia’s hospitals and health systems contribute $40 billion to the economy of the state.
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Looking at Your Personal Financial Health; Buzz Law, President of Creative Financial Group
August 28, 2014
For Buzz Law, president of Creative Financial Group, it was love at first sight. “I’ve spent my entire 30-year career at Creative Financial Group,” Buzz says. With childhood memories of his father working alongside his own financial planner, and having studied business with a focus on finance at the University of Georgia, Buzz knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life.
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Hardie Davis: The People’s Mayor
August 26, 2014
Senator Hardie Davis’s magic number for himself is eight. He’s spent eight years in the Georgia Legislature, first in the House of Representatives and then in the Senate. He plans to spend eight years in the Augusta mayoral seat. “Everything I do is with the number eight in mind. Eight is the number of new beginnings,” explains Senator Davis.
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Partridge Inn Holdings, LLC Purchases Hallmark of Southern Hospitality
August 25, 2014
An Augusta landmark on Walton Way in the Summerville district, the historic Partridge Inn is under new ownership and receiving a facelift. In June, Partridge Inn Holdings, LLC won the auction with a top bid of $4.25 million. Partridge Inn Holdings took official ownership of the hotel on August 18.
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Q&A with Gretchen Corbin, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
August 21, 2014
On August 1st, Commissioner Corbin celebrated her 1-year anniversary of being at the helm of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. While she feels that a lot was accomplished in her first year, she has no plans of slowing down and is dedicated to making an even bigger splash—with the help of her great team—in year two. We chatted with Ms. Corbin about adjusting to her role and what else she has up her sleeve for Georgia’s economic development.