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• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Launches to Help Georgians Contribute to New State Foster Care Tax Credit

  July 24, 2023

  The Fostering Success Act, Inc., a new non-profit, has launched to help Georgians contribute to a new $20 million state tax credit program that will not only reduce their state income tax burden but raises funds to support young adults aging out of the foster care system.

• All ITAACs Have been Submitted for Vogtle Unit 4

  July 24, 2023

  Georgia Power announced completion of another important step in the startup and operation of the new nuclear units at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion site near Waynesboro. The company shared that Southern Nuclear has submitted documentation that all 364 inspections, tests and analyses have been performed and all acceptance criteria have been met.

• First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden visits Augusta Technical College on Investing in America Tour

  July 20, 2023

  Augusta Technical College had the honor of hosting Dr. Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk, and US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona on a momentous visit aimed at promoting education and workforce development.

• Uniting for Food Security: A Plea to Strengthen Food Programs through the Farm Bill

  July 20, 2023

  Both Golden Harvest and United Way have experienced pandemic-level requests for assistance in the last few months. The number of neighbors needing help is on the rise. Yet, government assistance has either lessened since the COVID-19 pandemic or been taken away completely — and the situation is only worsening.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport

  July 20, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International.

• Georgia Experiencing Record High Job Numbers in June

  July 20, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate is also four-tenths lower than the national average of 3.6 percent.

• Chamber Unveils Leadership Columbia County Class of 2024

  July 19, 2023

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia County Class of 2024. This program is presented by TaxSlayer.

• Georgia Takes Steps to Continue to Have the Cleanest Voter Lists in America

  July 19, 2023

  Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing routine and legally required updates to Georgia’s voter records as part of the non-election year list-maintenance process.

• Augusta Metro Chamber CEO Sue Parr Receives GACCE Legacy Award

  July 18, 2023

  Sue Parr, President & CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, was presented with Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives top award – the GACCE Legacy Award. The announcement was made at the 2023 GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held at the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island.

• goBeyondProfit Data Shows Literally Everyone Is Experiencing Burnout

  July 18, 2023

  The goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO 2023 Business Generosity Report revealed shocking levels of employee and executive burnout. It turns out that burnout is a pervasive and cross-generational problem affecting all levels and all sizes of companies.

• Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC

  July 18, 2023

  Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.

• Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation

  July 17, 2023

  Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

• Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards

  July 14, 2023

  Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.

• Electric Vehicles are Hitting the Streets, but There are Potholes to Avoid says Augusta University Expert

  July 13, 2023

  No doubt about it, electric vehicles are coming and coming fast. Production of EVs has ramped up in the last couple of years but there are many issues that need to be addressed before they become the everyday choice for consumers.

• Southern Company Scores 100% on Disability Equality Index for the Seventh Consecutive Year

  July 13, 2023

  The 2023 Disability Equality Index has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the seventh consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.

• CEO Confidence on the Rise; Importance of ESG Growing Survey Reveals

  July 13, 2023

  The latest Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey provides compelling insight into the evolving mindset of middle-market CEOs across a range of industries, revealing a broadly optimistic view of the business landscape and the importance of companies supporting social and political causes.

• Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference

  July 12, 2023

  The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.

• Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard

  July 12, 2023

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.

• New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business

  July 11, 2023

  In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.

• Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom

  July 10, 2023

  New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.

• How to do Business at Savannah River Site: Local and National Businesses Gather to Learn About Contract Process

  July 07, 2023

  Savannah River Nuclear Solutions recently supported the Savannah River Federal Business Opportunities Forum, a two-day event held in North Augusta, South Carolina. Business from multiple states attended the conference, which held sessions explaining the diverse and sometimes complex procurement needs found at the Savannah River Site.

• Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles

  July 07, 2023

  Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.

• Sister Entrepreneurs Use UGA SBDC to Guide Business Growth

  July 06, 2023

  When a University of Georgia Small Business Development Center business card landed on their booth table at the Augusta Market on the River, something told Freshwater Design Co. owners Brianne Martin and Dani Harmadi to hold on to it.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy

  July 06, 2023

  Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.

• Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities

  July 06, 2023

  With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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