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Mobile Communications America Acquires CooperCraft
October 04, 2021
Mobile Communications America, the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces today, announces the acquisition of CooperCraft Communications, Inc., a full-service provider of security solutions, network cabling infrastructures, and integrated communication systems headquartered in Tifton, Georgia.
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Georgia Earns ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 8th Consecutive Year
October 04, 2021
At a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row from Area Development.
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Former Golf Course Builder Leads Sod Farm into 20th Year of Business
October 01, 2021
Superior Turf, Inc. in Tifton, Georgia has grown from 75 acres and 3 employees in 2002 to 25 employees and nearly 700 acres of production throughout South Georgia, making it one of the largest producers of turfgrass in the state. Owner Drew Veazey explains that the past 20 years of work have been busy.
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The Greater Georgia Black Chamber Of Commerce Partners With Operation HOPE To Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses By 2030
October 01, 2021
Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC) is honored to announce its partnership with Operation HOPE's national One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB). This organizational alliance is made in furtherance of the mission to create 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2030.
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Greater Women’s Business Council Announces 2021 TOP Corporations Awards Honorees
September 29, 2021
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) announced its 2021 TOP Corporations of the Year Awards honorees at a virtual ceremony yesterday. GWBC celebrates leading corporations that represent the “best in class” innovators in supplier diversity, inclusion and procurement in its annual GWBC TOP Corporations of the Year Awards.
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Small Business Optimism Hits Record High, Gaining Momentum From Vaccines & Adapted Pandemic Operations, Survey Shows
September 29, 2021
Business owners are feeling optimistic about the near-term future of their businesses amid increasing vaccination rates, and those who report that more than three-quarters of their workforce has been vaccinated are the most positive about their business outlook.
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Leadership Georgia Announces Class of 2022
September 28, 2021
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2022 Class of Leadership Georgia, while celebrating its 50th year in 2022.
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Georgia State Senate Draft of Georgia Congressional Maps Releases
September 28, 2021
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional Districts. The proposed maps, thoughtfully drawn in accordance with longstanding principles of redistricting, are being provided to the public for further review and discussion.
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Colony Bank Promotes Mike Davis to President of Community Banking
September 27, 2021
Colony Bank announced that Mike Davis has been promoted to the newly-created position of President of Community Banking. He previously served as Tifton Market President.
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Georgia Chamber President Chris Clark: Addressing Georgia's Rural Labor Crisis
September 27, 2021
It's been one year since the Georgia Chamber resumed safe, in-person events. After COVID riddled our very existence with uncertainty, we were forced to temporarily dispense with those gatherings to preserve the health and well-being of all Georgians.
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USG Institutions well Represented in Latest U.S. News Rankings
September 24, 2021
Georgia remains one of only three states with at least two institutions in the top 16 public institutions in the nation, with a number of University System of Georgia (USG) institutions appearing in significant categories for the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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Southwell Announces New Board Appointments
September 23, 2021
The boards for Southwell and Tift Regional Health System announced two leadership changes and the addition of three new directors.
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No Hitting the Brakes on Success for Sangsin Technology America, Winner of Georgia GEAR Award
September 23, 2021
For an automotive company whose business is logistics, being in a logistics hub like Georgia is a distinct advantage. So says Yong Yu, CEO of Sangsin Technology America, a Tier 1 supplier and Georgia GEAR Award winner located in Henry County.
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Georgia Recognizes Clean Energy Week
September 22, 2021
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20th-24th, as Cliean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with the fifth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).
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GMSDC to Release Groundbreaking State of Minority Business Studies
September 21, 2021
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council will issue an update to its landmark study – The State of Minority Business – A National Discussion – during the Minority Business Opportunity Week (MBOW) celebration on September 20th – 24th.
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Governor Kemp & goBeyondProfit Celebrate First-Ever Business Generosity Week
September 17, 2021
Today, Governor Brian Kemp will proclaim the first-ever “Business Generosity Week” in Georgia for goBeyondProfit, its members, and other business leaders who have played a pivotal role in supporting the community through recent years. As the needs of Georgia communities increased, Georgia business stepped in to provide vital services, materials and funding, adapting business models to care for people, fellow businesses and communities.
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Andrew Truett Cathy Named Third Chief Executive Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
September 17, 2021
Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that Andrew Truett Cathy will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1, 2021. Andrew, 43, will succeed his father Dan T. Cathy, 68, who has served as CEO since 2013. Following the CEO transition, Dan will remain Chairman of the Board.
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Hospital Boards Honor John Brownlee
September 16, 2021
The boards for Southwell, Tift Regional Health System, and the Tift County Hospital Authority recently presented former Chair John Brownlee with an official proclamation recognizing his years of service and contributions to the health system.
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Health Connect South Collaborative Agenda Addresses Contemporaneous and Future Health Advancement
September 16, 2021
The 8th Annual Health Connect South gathering, a virtual collaboration conference scheduled for September 23rd, features a day-long agenda of informative panels composed of several dozen experts and leaders, who serve the health community.
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HOPE Scholarship Has Helped More Than 2 Million Georgians
September 16, 2021
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.
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ABAC President David Bridges Announces Retirement
September 15, 2021
Dr. David Bridges announced that he plans to retire from his position as president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
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Georgia Power Names Audrey King Vice President of South Region
September 15, 2021
Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Audrey King as vice president for the company's South Region, effective immediately. In this role, she will lead external activities for customers in a 62-county area. In addition, she will provide leadership and support for power delivery, customer service, sales and community and economic development efforts in the region.
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Often Divided Americans Unite Behind Small Business - Aflac Survey Finds
September 15, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic and its impact, political debates and social unrest in 2020 threatened to divide our nation. But despite societal tensions and the burdens of sickness, a shaken economy and personnel shortage, people came together and agreed on one thing: their support and commitment to small businesses.
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New Report Shows Georgia Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic
September 14, 2021
A new report shows many Georgia small businesses are recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic, but many still see challenges, including declining demand and cash flow issues. These and other findings are part of Facebook’s latest “Global State of Small Business Report,” released during National Small Business Week this week.
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Intuit to Acquire Georgia-Based Mailchimp
September 14, 2021
Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Mailchimp, a world-class, global customer engagement and marketing platform for growing small and mid-market businesses.