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• Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series Hosts State and Federal General Election Debates

  September 28, 2022

  The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series will host General Election debates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Secretary of State, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, Labor Commissioner, State School Superintendent and U.S. Congressional Districts in October.

• The Solution to Innovative Inclusion, Keynote Speaker Debra Lam at Member Economic Luncheon

  September 26, 2022

  What is the definition of inclusive innovation? On September 29th, the Augusta Metro Chamber invites you to discover the meaning of inclusive innovation and learn how you can be part of the solution in shaping the future.

• U.S. Chamber Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting

  September 26, 2022

  This quarter, small businesses’ concern over inflation reached a new high as more brace for an uncertain future according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Dan Cathy, Chairman of Chick-fil-A

  September 23, 2022

  Founded 76 years ago right here in Hapeville, GA, Chick-fil-A and its Chairman Dan Cathy, recently received the 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. This recognition is based on their success in consistently delivering care through meaningful daily moments that permeate the Chick-fil-A culture and result in decades of generosity.

• Aflac Survey Asks Americans, 'What Seems Risky to You?'

  September 22, 2022

  Most Americans, especially those with more income and education, are more concerned about mental health than challenges over the economy, the political environment or COVID-19. A surprising percentage of employees are ready to quit their jobs and start a business.

• TCSG Announces Availability of $1 Million in Funding To Support Apprenticeships

  September 21, 2022

  The Technical College System of Georgia, announces the availability of $1 Million in High Demand Career Initiatives Program funds to support the development and expansion of registered apprenticeships in Georgia’s high-demand industries.

• Georgia-based NCR to Separate Into Two Independent, Industry-leading Companies

  September 20, 2022

  NCR Corporation a leading enterprise technology provider to banks, retailers and restaurants, today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate NCR into two independent, publicly traded companies.

• GMSDC Kicks Off the 3rd Observance of Minority Business Opportunity Week in Georgia

  September 19, 2022

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, in partnership with the state of Georgia and area cities and counties, is gearing up to observe the 3rd annual observance of Minority Business Opportunity Week on September 19th – 23rd.

• USG Foundation Raises More Than $600,000 for Need-based Scholarships

  September 19, 2022

  The 18th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on September 8th, raised more than $600,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Bob Googe of Jittery Joe’s Coffee

  September 16, 2022

  During a recent conversation in Athens, Georgia, goBeyondProfit sat down with the founder and CEO of Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Bob Googe. Bob’s professional journey has traversed between management consulting, ministry and entrepreneurship.

• State Job's Number Hits New All-Time High as GDOL Hosts Virtual Job Fair

  September 16, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 2.8 percent for the second consecutive month while jobs numbers reached another all-time high increasing almost 16,000 from July.

• Augusta Events To Generate at Least $15M in Economic Impact in September through October 2022

  September 14, 2022

  Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council are pleased to announce that visitors attending meetings, reunions, events, and sporting events in Augusta’s River Region will generate at least $15,605,656.11 in total estimated economic impact September through October 2022.

• CSRA Leadership Returns to Nation’s Capital

  September 13, 2022

  The annual CSRA Leadership Trip to Washington, D.C. is returning to the nation’s capital September 13th-15th after a 2-year absence during the pandemic.

• Retired Lieutenant General, Leadership Executive to Headline Ethics Series Lecture

  September 13, 2022

  Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Leslie C. Smith, vice president for leadership and education for the Association of the U.S. Army, will present “Why Leadership Matters: Building Trust in Organizations” at the Russell A. Blanchard Distinguished Lecture Series in Ethics.

• Electric, Propane & Natural Gas Vehicles Head Across State for Annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  September 12, 2022

  The 12th annual Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, continues its four-city showcase of fleet vehicles

• SRNS Exceeds $1Billion in Subcontracted Work to Small Businesses

  September 09, 2022

  Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) at the Savannah River Site has subcontracted over $1.26 billion to small businesses over the last five years, averaging $253 million per year, exceeding their small business goals by an average of 33%.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Athens-Based Rashe’s Cuisine

  September 09, 2022

  Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Rashe’s Cusine joined us on a panel conversation at a recent regional CEO Forum in Athens. We spoke with three founders who have established businesses rooted in this type of generosity. A generosity that is unfaltering, listens closely to the needs of its community and responds with equal measures of expertise and kindness.

• Meet the Faces of Nonprofits and What They Face at Augusta Metro Chamber Women In Business

  September 08, 2022

  The Augusta Metro Chamber and SRNS invite you to Women In Business “Faces of Nonprofits and What They Face” on Tuesday, September 20th. Everyday our fierce non-profit leaders have new challenges and needs they are facing.

• AGC Georgia Hosts Regional Construction Skills Challenges for High School Students

  September 07, 2022

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia has joined forces with contractors from across the state to host construction students for seven regional Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenges.

• Augusta University Introduces ‘blueprint’ to Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  September 02, 2022

  In Augusta University’s new strategic plan, Creating a Legacy Like No Other, the university emphasizes that diversity, equity and inclusion is an “interwoven priority” — that is, a value that should be integrated into every strategic priority the institution pursues over the next five years and beyond.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jon Williams of Better Communities Collaborative

  September 02, 2022

  Early this year, goBeyondProfit Champion and CEO of Better Communities Collaborative Jon Williams co-hosted a CEO Forum in Athens. The conversation between the panelists and the attendees offered a glimpse into the mindset of the entrepreneur and small business owner today. We wrestled with the pressures business leaders face today and the role of small business in helping navigate the mental health crisis and the cry for business to solve societal issues.

• SRNS Employees Take Time Off to Team Up, Helping Those in Need throughout the Greater Augusta Area

  September 01, 2022

  More than 45 Savannah River Nuclear Solutions employees from the Savannah River Site (SRS) recently volunteered their time at United Way agencies located throughout the greater Augusta area as part of this year’s Project SERVE campaign.

• Chick-fil-A Shared Table Program Passes 15 Million Meal Milestone, Furthering Commitment to Help Fight Hunger

  September 01, 2022

  Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of participating Chick-fil-A restaurant Operators, the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program has achieved a major milestone: donating more than 15 million meals since the start of the program to help fight food insecurity and reduce food waste in the local communities it serves.

• Assess Your Company’s Cyber Risk at Third Thursday Business Builder with IntelliSystems

  August 31, 2022

  Third Thursday Business Builder begins at 11:30 am in the Chamber Conference Room located inside the Augusta Riverfront Center.

• 14th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  August 31, 2022

  Following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2022 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

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