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• Georgia Chamber to Host the New Georgia Economy Tour in Augusta Today

  June 18, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of events known collectively as the 2024 New Georgia Economy Tour. Presented by Georgia CEO and Georgia Association of Broadcasters, the NGE Tour will gather input and data from every region of the state to prepare a comprehensive planning strategy for 2025 and beyond.

• Gov. Kemp Announces 30 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  June 18, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 30 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.

• FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  June 18, 2024

  We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.

• Parker’s Kitchen Hosts Official Ribbon Cutting for First Convenience Store in Augusta

  June 17, 2024

  Parker’s Kitchen – a nationally acclaimed convenience store company and food service leader that was recently honored as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2024 – hosted an official ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 13 at the first Parker’s Kitchen in Augusta, Ga.

• Georgia Takes Bold Steps to Address Homelessness Crisis and Improve Public Safety

  June 17, 2024

  The Cicero Institute applauds Georgia's commitment to implementing effective measures to reduce homelessness and improve public safety.

• E-Z-GO Creates National Golf Cart Day to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

  June 14, 2024

  Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. company and a globally renowned leader in the design and manufacture of golf carts, is thrilled to announce the creation of National Golf Cart Day on June 13. After all, in a time where there’s a National Day for nearly everything else, why not take a day to celebrate the most fun way to get out and go?

• When it Comes to Retaining Talent, Do You Know What Employees Truly Value?

  June 14, 2024

  Recently, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the mindset of both employed adults and executives here in Georgia. With 96% of Georgians believing it is important their employer be generous; the report delineates what exactly generosity means to them and how employers can best prioritize investments when it comes to employee care.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  June 14, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.

• AT&T is Investing in Connection & Community Across Georgia

  June 13, 2024

  In Georgia, AT&T has invested nearly $14.9 billion in network infrastructure from 2019 to 2023 to connect more people to greater possibility.

• Georgia In Top 11 US States That Most Want To Work In AI

  June 12, 2024

  The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent is skyrocketing across the United States, with certain states emerging as hotbeds for individuals seeking careers in this cutting-edge field.

• Governor & First Lady Kemp Reinforce Economic Partnerships in Korea

  June 11, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced they are leading a delegation of state officials on an international mission to the Republic of Korea that will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships.

• Workplace Volunteer Opportunities Can Unlock a Greater Sense of Connection & More Positive Work Experience for Employees

  June 10, 2024

  Today, Deloitte released the results of a new survey that reveals workplace volunteer opportunities are important to employees and can help them feel more positive about their work experience, more connected to their colleagues and have a greater sense of personal fulfillment and purpose.

• Dr. Russell T. Keen Named Finalist for Augusta University Presidency

  June 07, 2024

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted to name Dr. Russell T. Keen as the sole finalist for president of Augusta University.

• Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants Will Help Local School Districts Align CTAE Programs with Local Workforce Needs

  June 06, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Economic Development are partnering to award Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants to help 15 local school districts improve the alignment of their Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs with local industry needs.

• The Points Guy Study Finds Many Americans Will Travel This Year & Will Use Their Credit Card Rewards

  June 06, 2024

  The Points Guy, commissioned consulting and market research firm The Harris Poll to conduct a study on consumer behaviors around travel, credit card spending and rewards management.

• Military Appreciation Executive Luncheon Series Set to Honor Veterans & Active Service Members

  June 05, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with AUSA Greater Augusta Fort Eisenhower Chapter, Greater Augusta Black Chamber, CSRA Alliance for Fort Eisenhower and North Augusta Chamber, proudly announce the upcoming Military Appreciation Executive Luncheon.

• A New Definition of Generosity & Consequences for a Lack of Generosity Revealed in Groundbreaking 2024 goBeyondProfit Business Generosity Report

  June 04, 2024

  Today, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the current mindset of employed adults and executives running businesses. First initiated in 2019, it reveals a remarkable shift in employee attitudes: 96% of Georgians now consider it important for their employers to be not just good, but generous—a significant rise from 47% in 2019.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Columbia County

  June 03, 2024

  Continuing our efforts to help close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations across Columbia County.

• ATDC Companies Raise $280.2 Million In Investments In 2023

  May 31, 2024

  Startups in the Advanced Technology Development Center current portfolio raised more than $280.2 million in investment capital and created or saved more 2,021 jobs in 2023.

• US Consumer Confidence Rose in May

  May 31, 2024

  "Confidence improved in May after three consecutive months of decline," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. "Consumers' assessment of current business conditions was slightly less positive than last month.

• $206k Gift Sparks Imperial Theatre's $10M Capital Campaign Launch

  May 30, 2024

  The Imperial Theatre in Augusta announced this week that it had received a gift of stock worth $206,000 from Augusta businessman and philanthropist, Peter Knox IV.

• Governor Marks Completion of Plant Vogtle Expansion

  May 30, 2024

  Gov. Brian Kemp celebrated the completion of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion Wednesday while acknowledging the obstacles that had to be overcome in building the first nuclear reactors in the U.S. since the 1980s.

• Georgia Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers From Fresh to Value-Added Markets

  May 28, 2024

  Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce owing to factors including a favorable climate and long growing season. In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets.

• President Keel Announces Major Milestones During Final University Address

  May 23, 2024

  In his final State of the University Address, Augusta University President Brooks Keel continued to highlight the growth of the university as student enrollment has eclipsed the 10,000-student mark, the continued work toward a top 60 National Institutes of Health ranking and major infrastructure additions across the university.

• Parker’s Kitchen Will Open First Convenience Stores in the Augusta Market

  May 22, 2024

  Parker’s Kitchen – a nationally acclaimed convenience store company and food service leader that was recently honored as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2024 – is delighted to open its first two retail stores in the Augusta market. Both stores will be open 24/7 to serve customers across the region.

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