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• Augusta Aviation Commission Announces New Executive Director

  April 01, 2016

  The Augusta Aviation Commission proudly announces the selection of Mr. Herbert L. Judon, Jr. as the new Executive Director of the Augusta Regional Airport.

• Metro Augusta’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 6%

  March 24, 2016

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Augusta’s unemployment rate for February was 6 percent, unchanged from January. The rate in February 2015 was 6.6 percent.

• ICT Industries Locates New Facility in Augusta, Bring 100 Jobs

  March 22, 2016

• Georgia Technology Summit Speakers Envision Innovation on Land, at Sea and in the Air

  March 22, 2016

  At the recent 12th Annual Georgia Technology Summit held in Atlanta by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), three keynote speakers envisioned their respective spheres of influence where future technological innovation will flourish: within the growth of cities (such as Atlanta); in the air (The Weather Company); and, at sea (the U.S. Navy).

• Georgia Ports Authority's Griffith Lynch to Headline Augusta Metro Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon

  March 10, 2016

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Griffith Lynch, Chief Operating Officer and Incoming Executive Director of the Georgia Ports Authority, will be the keynote speaker at the Member Economic Luncheon occurring on Thursday, March 24th.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Reaching New Heights

  March 08, 2016

  The Centers of Innovation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is focused on helping industries and small businesses connect, compete, and grow globally. This is the first in a series of articles focused on the Georgia Department of Economic Development Centers of Innovation, which has six centers located throughout the state: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy Technology, Information Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing.

• Greater Augusta Day a Success in Atlanta

  March 04, 2016

  On Tuesday, March 1st, as a collaborative effort of the Augusta Metro, Columbia County and Burke County Chambers of Commerce, business leaders visited the Georgia State Capitol for “Greater Augusta Day.”

• Planned Towne Center Development to Come to Columbia County Along with Meybohm's Columbia County Headquarters

  February 24, 2016

  On Tuesday the Development Authority of Columbia County announced a new mixed use development, The Plaza At Evans Towne Center, to be located on Evans Town Center Boulevard.

• Hull Barrett: Doubling Down on Overtime Exemption

  February 22, 2016

  The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that covered, nonexempt employees in the United States be paid at least the Federal minimum wage for each hour worked and receive overtime pay at one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, there are a number of overtime exceptions to this rule. Aimee Pickett Sanders with Hull Barrett explains more.

• Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

  February 22, 2016

  It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

• Textron Specialized Vehicles Announces Expansion in Augusta, to Create Up to 400 Jobs

  February 19, 2016

  Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that it plans to acquire a manufacturing facility set on more than 235 acres of land currently owned by Procter & Gamble. The property is located at the intersection of Mike Padgett Highway and Marvin Griffin Road in south Augusta.

• Family YMCA of Greater Augusta Launches 2016 Annual Campaign

  February 15, 2016

  The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is launching its annual fundraising campaign on Tuesday, February 16 to raise funds that ensure that everyone in the CSRA has access to vital Family YMCA programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

• Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

  February 11, 2016

  Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.

• Mayor Davis Presents “Grow Your Business with Fort Gordon” Free Business Workshop Feb 11th

  February 10, 2016

  Mayor Hardie Davis Jr, Augusta Metro and Columbia County Chambers, NOW Corp and Peach State Federal Credit Union offer free breakfast workshop to small businesses wanting to get slice of Fort Gordon $233M Contracting Pie.

• Hull Barrett's George Robertson: Four Tips to Start-Up Companies for Avoiding Trademark Pitfalls

  February 05, 2016

  In the early stages of start-up companies, generally protection of intellectual property rights is not a priority—whether it be from oversight or as a result of tight finances. Understandably, the leadership of start-ups primarily focuses on funding, organization, strategy, growth, talent, and marketing. Whatever the reason, neglecting to protect a start-up’s intellectual property at the inception of the company can be devastating in the long run.

• Should You Hire Overqualified Employees?

  February 04, 2016

  When hiring, have you ever thrown away a resume from a candidate who sounded far too overqualified? According to some new research, you may have made a big mistake. A study from the Journal of Applied Psychology followed job candidates who were hired for roles they were overqualified for, either by experience or education. Turns out, the overqualified employees performed better at their jobs than the average employee.

• Buzz on Biz Career Expo Provides Venue for Employers, Job Seekers

  February 01, 2016

  Employers and job seekers come together under one roof at the 3rd Annual Buzz on Biz Career Expo which will take place on Tuesday, February 9 at the Legends Club from 1-5:30 p.m. This year’s event is being sponsored by ATC Healthcare Services, Real McCoy Brokerage Firm, WRDW News Channel 12 and Pruitt Health.

• Kinder Morgan Releases Impact Study of Proposed Palmetto Pipeline on Georgia’s Economy

  January 28, 2016

  According to renowned University of Georgia economist Jeffrey Dorfman, the Palmetto Pipeline proposed by Kinder Morgan, Inc. will result in an estimated benefit to Georgia of $3.9 billion over the next 20 years.

• UGA Law Students Gain Valuable Work Experience in the Atlanta Market

  January 25, 2016

  Students at the University of Georgia School of Law can now earn full-time professional experience in the Atlanta market while continuing to work toward a degree from the state’s flagship institution. The Georgia Law Atlanta campus is located at the Terry College of Business Executive Education Center, across from the Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

• Augusta’s 2016 State of Tourism Luncheon Announced

  January 25, 2016

  As new technologies and disruptive business models sweep the nation, Bill Geist, destination marketing expert, will share how smart marketers are positioning their destinations and products before an increasingly demanding customer. We’ll also unveil one of the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s most exciting projects and recognize local tourism champions who contributed to our success in 2015.

• Augusta Regional Airport Has a Record Breaking Year

  January 20, 2016

  Augusta Regional Airport is excited to announce that 2015 was the best year in the history of the Airport! A total of 552,774 passengers traveled through AGS in 2015.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” Draws Over 2,000 Business Leaders to World Congress Center

  January 14, 2016

  An agenda featuring Georgia’s senior government officials—U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Dennis Ralston—drew over 2,000 business and community leaders to the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Tuesday.

• Hull Barrett - Fair Use of Photographs: Using Photos Found On Google Images

  January 13, 2016

  The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Georgia, Florida and Alabama) decided a case on September 17 involving the “fair use” of a photograph obtained over the internet. But, fair use of a photograph in conjunction with commentary, satire or reporting does not extend to an unauthorized commercial use for advertising, marketing or merchandising. Hull Barrett Attorney David E. Hudson gives us more insight.

• Will 2016 Usher In “5G” Mobile Internet Technology? AT&T Expert Weighs in

  January 04, 2016

  The year 2015 brought us everything from the "hover board" to widespread use of "wearable" devices and "connected cars." Will 2016 also ring in the already well-publicized and much-buzzed about "5G" mobile Internet speeds? AT&T's Tom Keathley, Senior Vice President, Wireless Network Architecture & Design, breaks down the facts vs myths of 5G, where we are now - and where we still need to go before the new standard of "fast" really takes hold.

• Augusta Metro Chamber Names Barry Bryant Entrepreneur of the Year

  December 17, 2015

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its “2015 Entrepreneur of the Year” today at its December Member Economic Luncheon. The recipient is Barry Bryant, owner and president of Barney’s Pharmacy, a full-service pharmacy that has been serving Augusta and the CSRA region for over 30 years.

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