Features
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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.
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3 Different Types of Bonus Programs for Your Employees
August 19, 2014
Bonus programs are on the rise, a survey by WorldatWork reports. All types of bonus programs - including referral, spot and signing – have risen from 2010 (the last time the survey was conducted). Signing bonuses hit an all-time high of 74 percent, while spot bonuses were used by 60 percent of companies—more than in 2010, 2008 or 2005.
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How Good-Natured Humor Can Enhance Your Personal Brand
August 18, 2014
You should have humor as part of your personal branding – but make sure your humor fits the situation. Choose the right time and place to use suitable, relevant, and brief wittiness. Still, if in doubt, go for it. Good people will be grateful for your attempt to put them at ease.
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Pellicano Construction Continues Georgia Expansion
August 14, 2014
Pellicano Construction recently opened its fourth office location in Macon on June 2nd. Currently, Pellicano is managing projects across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States to a broad base of clients in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, corporate commercial, restaurant, entertainment, automotive, assisted living, and faith-based market segments.
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The CSRA Cyber Explosion
August 13, 2014
In less than ten years, Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) have evolved into a hub of technological research, implementation, discovery, innovation and delivery. Among U.S. cities, Metro Augusta ranks second for high-tech job growth in the last five years.
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7 Tips to Get More Customers, More Often
August 12, 2014
We all claim to want more customers more often, but are we doing what it takes to get that done? I asked Sarah Reilly Engel, VP of Merchant Success at Belly, a loyalty rewards company for retailers, to share advice with us.
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Thom Tuckey Projects Fort Gordon's Future & its Powerful Impact on the CSRA
August 06, 2014
Larry Miller recently announced that Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Thom E. Tuckey, former Fort Gordon Garrison Commander, has graciously agreed to serve as the keynote speaker for the CSRA Home Connections Networking Breakfast and Success Seminar at Be My Guest Catering & Events in Evans on the morning of August 13th.
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Georgia Native Returns Home as Filmmaking Rises in Savannah & Atlanta
August 05, 2014
In the news as of late have been Medient Studios and the dismissal of its founder and CEO, Manu Kumaran, and the legal action he has been taking against the company’s new leadership. There has been the exposure of early mismanagement and the rapid devaluation of the company’s stock and then the reinstatement of trading under Medient’s new leadership.
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Time of Change and Crisis in the Hospital World
August 04, 2014
The financial turmoil rocking Georgia’s hospitals shows no signs of fading. Just this past week, Emory-Adventist Hospital announced it would close by the end of October. By doing so, the Smyrna hospital would become the fifth Georgia hospital to close within the past two years. And unlike the previous four, it is in the affluent Atlanta suburbs, not a struggling rural area.
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Should Your Small Business Just Ignore These 7 Technologies?
July 31, 2014
New technologies are released every day. For those small business owners that have shiny object syndromes (SOS), they can be hard to resist. Many are pushed to thinking that in order to have a competitive edge, they need to offer their customers the latest technology. However, for the good of your company, here are seven that you may need to ignore for now.
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Should You Demand a Return on Investment From Business Travel?
July 30, 2014
How do you choose when to travel, and when not to, for your business? The smart business owner expects a return on investment from business travel. That means having a plan for your trip, and then following through on the plan after the trip.
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The Hidden Costs of an Unreliable Internet Connection
July 28, 2014
In business, an unreliable Internet connection costs dollars and cents. It’s that simple. Let’s break down the real issues and what they could cost you, to measure how important your Internet connection is.