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• Lt. Governor Jones Brings Back Statewide Field Representative Constituent Program

  February 14, 2023

  Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a new constituent services program. The Statewide Field Representative Constituent Program divides Georgia’s 159 counties into three regions with a dedicated constituent services representative for each.

• America's SBDC Launches New Annual Report Showcasing the SBDC Network's Nationwide Impact

  February 13, 2023

  As small business owners navigate an ever-changing landscape, Small Business Development Centers continue to support and elevate their clients through innovative training programs and advising strategies.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 10, 2023

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Lt. Governor Burt Jones and University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.

• CEO Confidence Picked Up in Q1, but CEOs Remain Pessimistic Entering 2023

  February 10, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council stands at 43 to start 2023, up from 32 in the final quarter of 2022. The Measure's improvement early in Q1 2023 represents an uptick from the extreme weakness seen last year, which brought it to lows comparable to the depths of the COVID-19 recession in 2020.

• New Research Reveals the Best States to Launch a Business - Georgia Ranks 2nd

  February 08, 2023

  The research, undertaken by Lensa, looked at factors such as the rate of new entrepreneurs, corporate tax rate, and venture capital, to reveal the best states to launch your business.

• Scott McMurray Named Deputy Commissioner for Georgia Quick Start

  February 08, 2023

  Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier announced his appointment of Scott McMurray as Deputy Commissioner for Georgia Quick Start. McMurray assumes the Deputy Commissioner role after serving as Interim Deputy Commissioner of Georgia Quick Start upon the retirement of Jackie Rohosky.

• Golden Harvest Food Bank Celebrates 300 Million Meals Served

  February 07, 2023

  Golden Harvest Food Bank has reached a historic milestone of serving 300 million meals since the organization’s inception over 40 years ago.

• Augusta-based Firm Partners with European Multimetal Recycler

  February 07, 2023

  Loop, a recruiting, staffing, and executive search firm in Augusta, has announced its partnership with Aurubis, a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide.

• Columbia County Chamber Celebrates Success At 18th Annual Banquet

  February 06, 2023

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 18th Annual Banquet and Business Showcase, Elevate, on Thursday, February 2nd at the Columbia County Exhibition Center.

• UGA: Effects of Possible Recession on Agriculture, Grocery Prices

  February 06, 2023

  Chances are good that you have felt the pinch at the grocery store and bemoaned the price of some of your standard weekly staples. Economists at the University of Georgia say to brace yourselves for more of the same in the upcoming months.

• Augusta University’s Hull College of Business Secures Extension of Accreditation

  February 03, 2023

  James M. Hull College of Business at Augusta University received news last week that its accreditation is being extended through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International, for another five years. Hull College initially attained AACSB International accreditation in 1999.

• If You Build It They Will Come. But Where Will They Live?

  February 03, 2023

  Georgia has been building a fortress economy since coming out of the great recession. “The number one state to do business” is as much of a mission statement as it is a ranking.

• Trailblazers at Augusta Metro Chamber 114th Annual Meeting

  February 02, 2023

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce their 114th Annual Meeting – Trailblazers – featuring a panel of iconic business owners sharing their stories of entrepreneurial innovation and achievement. The dinner event will be held Thursday, February 23 in Olmstead Exhibit Hall at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center.

• Accelerated Investment in Aurubis’ Augusta Multi-metal Recycling Facility Strengthens Georgia’s Position in EV, Sustainability

  February 01, 2023

  As investments in the electric mobility industry in Georgia rapidly accelerate with major projects from electric vehicle manufacturers, battery suppliers, and other components of a closed-loop electric mobility supply chain, an influx of ancillary companies is forming to support this booming sector.

• Wage Inflation for U.S. Small Business Continues to Decline; Rate of Small Business Hiring Remains Strong

  February 01, 2023

  The rate of hourly wage growth for U.S. small businesses continued to decline to 4.66 percent year-over-year in January according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Helms College Augusta Campus Graduates Celebrate with 100 Percent Job Placement in Fields of Study

  January 31, 2023

  Helms College Augusta Campus held a commencement ceremony for graduates of its School of Hospitality and School of Health Services on Saturday, January 28th, at the Snelling Conference Center.

• Paceline Presents $400,000 to Georgia Cancer Center from 2022 Fundraising

  January 30, 2023

  Local non-profit Paceline has presented a check for $400,000 to the Georgia Cancer Center for innovative cancer research thanks to its community of fundraisers, donors, and local community & corporate partners. Over 400 riders participated in Paceline’s signature bike ride in October, making it the largest event to-date for the organization.

• It’s the Augusta Advantage: Augusta University, Augusta Technical College Create Streamlined Pathway for Transfer Students

  January 30, 2023

  Students looking to complete both an associate and bachelor’s degree right here in Augusta now have a streamlined pathway to transfer those credits from Augusta Technical College to Augusta University.

• SK Battery America Exceeds Hiring Goal, On Track to Reach 3,000 Workers

  January 30, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced SK Battery America has exceeded its hiring goal of 2,600 employees two years ahead of schedule for its two lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Commerce, Georgia. The company met its goal at the end of 2022 and is further expanding its workforce to approximately 3,000 over the next year to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.

• CEOs Pessimistic About Revenue and Economic Growth, Survey Finds

  January 30, 2023

  GLG, the world's insight network, released the findings of its fourth annual global CEO survey, which asked more than 450 CEOs around the world about the economic impacts of 2022 and their priorities and outlooks for the year ahead.

• AG Chris Carr Talks Data Privacy Week, Offers Online Security Tips

  January 27, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing Data Privacy Week from Jan. 22-28, 2023, by reviewing and adjusting their online privacy settings to protect their personal information.

• Dickinson Architects Celebrate 40th Anniversary

  January 26, 2023

  What began as a one-person operation housed in the founder’s garage has grown to a full-service architectural and interior design firm credited with some of the most iconic buildings in the Central Savannah River Area.

• Committee Recommends Stronger Investment in Georgia Music Industry

  January 26, 2023

  The Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee released its final report in December 2022, and after review, Georgia Music Partners is excited to share the study’s findings which include several significant investments designed to support and expand the state’s music industry.

• Chamber & CVB to Host Columbia County Restaurant Week

  January 24, 2023

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau are excited to announce the third annual Columbia County Restaurant Week, happening January 23-29.

• 2023 GMA Visionary Cities Awards Announced for 9 Georgia Cities

  January 24, 2023

  On Jan. 22, during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Cities United Summit, nine cities from across the Peach State were recognized with the Visionary City Award.

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