May 2016 Video
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GDEcD's Tom Croteau on Thriving Industry Sectors in Georgia
May 31, 2016
Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tom Croteau talks about industry sectors across the state that are continuing to grow. He touches on the Automotive and Aerospace industries, as well as the 20 Fortune 500 Company Headquarters that call Georgia home.
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Friday Funday: Dale Dye - What I Love Doing When I Am Not Working
May 27, 2016
Regional Operations Director for Unisys in Augusta Dale Dye talks about his love for family and being active in the community.
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Elliot Price on Lean Manufacturing in the CSRA
May 26, 2016
GaMEP Regional Manager in Augusta Elliot Price discusses working with manufacturers in the area to help implement lean manufacturing.
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Shana Young on Task Oriented vs People Oriented
May 26, 2016
Director of the Columbus State University Leadership Institute Shana Young talks about Task Oriented vs People Oriented.
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United States Senator Johnny Isakson on the Importance of Military for Georgia
May 25, 2016
Senior United States Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson talks about the critical role Georgia plays in defense of our country, and the importance of keeping our bases and military strong.
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Havird Usry Talks About Being a Finalist on Food Network Star
May 24, 2016
VPO/Executive Chef at Fat Man's Cafe, Havird Usry talks about his experience competing on the Food Network Star.
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Friday Funday: Jonathan Aceves is a Music Lover Who Enjoys Both Learning & Playing
May 20, 2016
Commercial Leasing/Sales Agent at Sherman & Hemstreet, Jonathan Aceves talks about his love for music in this week's Friday video.
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Don McLemore Talks About Enhancing Economic Development Activities Among Universities in Georgia
May 17, 2016
VP of Research Economic Development at Georgia Southern University, Don McLemore talks about the roles that universities play in economic development across the state of Georgia.
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Kris Vaughn on Georgia Forward & Georgia Young Gamechangers
May 13, 2016
Executive Director of Georgia Forward, Kris Vaughn talks about the mission of Georgia Forward and the Georgia Young Gamechangers Program, which brings young professionals from all over the state to a community to develop ideas to foster growth. She also announces where the Fall class of Young Gamechangers will be participating!
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Mike Cassidy on the Georgia Research Alliance & the Importance of Research in Our Universities
May 12, 2016
President and CEO of the Georgia Research Alliance, Mike Cassidy discusses the importance of research in our universities, which contribute over $2 billion in research each year in Georgia. He also details how the Georgia Research Alliance facilitates these endeavors into new jobs and initiatives.
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Rich Henderson Talks About Partnerships in the Region to Serve the Community
May 11, 2016
President and CEO of Jani-King, Rich Henderson discusses how collaborative efforts in the CSRA are having an impact on the community.
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Randy Jackson on the Future of Kia Manufacturing in Georgia & the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
May 11, 2016
Chief Administrative Officer for Kia Manufacturing Randy Jackson discusses what the future looks like for Kia here in Georgia. He talks about how the company is committing to education initiatives to help prepare the workforce of the future.
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BCBS of Georgia President Jeff Fusile on LiveHealth Online Initiative & Impact on Rural Health
May 10, 2016
President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Jeff Fusile talks about the growth of Telehealth and the launch of LiveHealth Online as a service for Blue Cross Blue Shield members, and how this can impact rural healthcare across the state.
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TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin Talks About the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant
May 06, 2016
Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, Gretchen Corbin talks about how important workforce development is for our state, and discusses two important initiatives - Move on When Ready, and the available Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, which allows students to receive free tuition to study in a high demand area of need in our state.
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Henry Kelly on Georgia Power's Support of Communities & Organizations Across the State
May 05, 2016
Director of Corporate Relations at Georgia Power, Henry Kelly discusses the company's efforts to make our state better through their philanthropic efforts. in 2015, Georgia Power invested $17 million in communities and non-profit organizations across the state. In addition, 6,000 employees and retirees completed more than 160,000 volunteer hours – an all-time record for the company.
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Overview of the College of Engineering & Information Technology at Georgia Southern University
May 04, 2016
Dean of the College of Engineering and IT at Georgia Southern University Dr. Mohammad Davoud discusses one of the newest colleges at the College, and how it is quickly growing educating the region's future engineers.
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Hank Linginfelter on Being Chair of the 2016 Georgia Chamber & Georgia 2030 Initiative
May 02, 2016
Executive Vice President of AGL Resources Hank Linginfelter talks about being Chair of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for 2016, the role the Chamber plays in our state, and the Chamber's Georgia 2030 Initiative.