January 2012 News
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Toyota Industries to Creates 320 Jobs in Georgia, Invest $350M
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UPS Delivers Record 4Q Results
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Small Businesses Play a Vital Role in Georgia’s Economy
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreases Slightly
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Home Prices Continued to Decline in November 2011
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Hospital Executives Moving Ahead of Expected 2012 Challenges
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2012 Digital Influence Index Shows Internet as Leading Influence in Consumer Purchasing Choices
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Ethics Concerns at 30-year High for Future Business Leaders
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Gas Prices Continue to Rise Across Nation, State
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New Study Shows Third-Party Debt Collection Positively Impacts Georgia's Economy
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Coca-Cola Grades Itself as a B+ in Annual Sustainability Annual
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Survey: Commoditization, Not Lack of Capital, Is Number One Threat
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AT&T Has Record iPhone Sales; But Loss for Quarter on Killed T-Mobile Deal
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U.S. Consumers Paid Down Debt -- On Time -- in 2011
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Advocacy Regulatory Reviews Saved $11.7 Billion for Small Business in 2011
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Heritage Financial Group 2011 Net Income More Than Doubles Versus 2010
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Moody Air Force Base Gets New Solar Thermal System
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Newell Rubbermaid Profit Decreases to $125M in 2011
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UPS to Take $827M Charge for Accounting Change
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2010, 2011 Originations Among Best Quality on Record; Delinquencies Down 25% From Peak
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Pending Home Sales Decline in December, Remain Above a Year Ago
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Advance Estimate of U.S. GDP in 4Q Rose 2.8%
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the Euro Area Increases in December
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Office of Advocacy Releases Small Business Profiles for All 50 States
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Metro Valdosta’s Jobless Rate Unchanged at 8.6% in December
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CPA Firm BowenPhillips Joins Regional CPA Firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram
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Wiregrass to Host Gathering of Eagles, a Leadership Symposium
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Briggs & Stratton to Close Tennessee Plant, Shift Workers to Georgia
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Increases
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US Manufacturers Expect Moderate Growth in 2012
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Consumer Spending Index Ends 2011 on a Low Note; 2012 Outlook Suggests Contraction in Incomes
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Mortgage Rates Reverse Course on Positive Housing Data
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Uncertain Economic Conditions Impacting Outsourcing Market
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Financial Trust Index: Less Than a Quarter of Americans Trust Financial System
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Restaurant Inspections: Hibachi Express, Quiznos
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Governor Releases Georgia Competitiveness Initiative Report
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Southern Company Annual Profit Rises 12%
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New Report Highlights the Role Universities Play in Driving Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, & Economic Growth
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The SB Authority Index Announces .34% Growth for December 2011
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More Than Half of Small Business Owners Dissatisfied With Presidential Candidates
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2012 UMD Economic Forecast Gloomy
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iPhone 4S Activations Surge While Android Activations Remain Steady in Q4 2011
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U.S. Life Insurance Activity Rose .2% in 2011
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Synovus Reports Profit for Fourth Quarter of 2011
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Governor Says Energy Tax Exemption Should Be Local Option
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Regions Posts $602M 4Q Loss After Morgan Keegan Sale
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German Automotive Supplier Bringing 178 Jobs, $39M Investment to Georgia
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Latest Business Benchmark Report Shows Signs of Improvement in Q4
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Apple Profit More Than Doubles on IPhone Demand
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Rise in U.S. Home Sales Signals Positive Trend
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Truck Tonnage Index Posts Largest Annual Gain in 13 Years
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Small Medical Practice Confidence Index Rises in 2012
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Americans' Financial Security Rises Again, But Still Lower Than One Year Ago
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Packaging Co. of America Releases Quarterly Earnings, Beats Estimates
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Georgia Ports Post Record Year in 2011
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Companies Continue to Add to Cash Stockpiles in Fourth Quarter, Treasurers Report
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U.S. IPO Confidence Returns for Companies and Investors in 2012
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With Occupancy Up, Focus Turns to Pricing in 2012 for US Lodging Industry
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Georgia Tech Selected for Federal Transportation Research Center
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Home Depot Acquires Online Web Firm Redbeacon
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SunTrust Earning Up for Q4, Closes Year With $728M Profit
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December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend
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Obama Launches Tourism Initiative to Boost US Economy
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Small Businesses’ Economic Outlook Not Improving, Survey Says
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U.S. Venture Investment Rose 10% in 2011, Despite Fourth Quarter Decline
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Georgia’s Jobless Rate Decreases to 9.7% in December
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Governor Touts ‘Kia’s Success Is Georgia’s Success’ After First Official Visit
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US Healthcare Costs Annual Growth Rates Moderate in November 2011
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Outsourcing Market Shows New Growth, Record Contracting Activity
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for China Continues Increase
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IBM Fourth-Quarter Profit Beats Estimates
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Restaurant Inspections: Waffle House, Hardee's
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Governor: Budget Adheres to Conservative Principles
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Deal: Focus on Foundations that Strengthen Georgia
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January U.S. Economic and Housing Market Indicators Mixed
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Financial Uncertainty Biggest Risk to Earnings, Finance Pros Say
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Harvard Business School Survey Reveals Deepening U.S. Competitiveness Problem
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HeritageBank of the South Announces Valdosta Groundbreaking
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Bank of the Ozarks Announces Record 2011 Earnings
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Governor Deal Announces Initiative for Skilled Trade Industries
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Georgia Gulf Rejects Westlake Chemical's $1.1B Buyout
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SBA Programs Helping Bridge the Small Business Gap
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New Report Shows Advanced Economies Are Rapidly Losing Edge in Productivity
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European Financial Woes Take Toll on Near-Term CFO Expectations
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Credit Default Increases for Fourth Consecutive Month
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IT Employment Finishes Strong in 2011
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Georgia December Tax Revenue Down 1.2%
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U.S. Exports Hit More Than $175 Billion in November
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Holiday Season Saw More Retail Sales, But Fewer In-store Shoppers
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Record $86 Billion in 2011 U.S. Oil and Gas M&A Deals
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Consumers Show 20X Preference for Browser-based Web, Tablet and Mobile Shopping Over Apps
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Worldwide Telecom Industry Revenue to Reach $2.7 Trillion by 2017
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December Retail Sales Miss Forecasts, Commerce Dept. Reports
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Mortgage Rates Continue Trend of Record-Breaking Lows
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The Home Depot to Hire 70,000 for Spring Season
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Broadband Delivers Strongest Growth Since 2009
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Apple, Amazon Dominate Mobile Retail Satisfaction Survey
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U.S. Consumers Doing Better at Paying Retail and Bank Credit Card Bills
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Restaurant Inspections: Zacadoo's, Cracker Barrel
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Six Flags Over Georgia to Fill 2,400 Positions for 2012 Season
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Raymond James to Buy Morgan Keegan From Regions Financial for $930M
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Consumer Sentiment with Online Holiday Shopping Experience Improves
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Pulse of Commerce Index Increased 0.2 Percent in December
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Commercial Real Estate Market Recovery Beginning
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Investor Sentiment Index Advances in Fourth Quarter of 2011
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Student Loans Seen as Next Casualty of Sluggish Economy
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Governor Deal Aims For No. 1 Business Climate
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Georgia Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
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Knology Acquires E Solutions for $13.8M
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Mobile Shopping Doubles Over December 2011 Holiday
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CEO Confidence Increases
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Health Care Hiring Continues to Expand during Weakened Economy
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MetLife to Fire Most of 4,300 Mortgage-Origination Workers in Unit Closing
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Georgia Gas Prices Jump 14 Cents
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Keystone Insurers Group to Expand into Georgia
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Bristol-Meyers Buys Georgia's Inhibitex for $2.5 Billion
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Consumer Attitudes Improving Throughout U.S.
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Home Price Index Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Decline
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Commerce Department Provides Roadmap for Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness
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Employment Trends Index Climbs in December - 3rd Straight Month of Growth
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Valdosta Olive Garden Gets New General Manager
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Georgia Manufacturing Index Down for November, Year
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Governor Deal Announces Opening of India Consulate in Georgia
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Mark Lytle To Lead Georgia Centers Of Innovation
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Delta Air Lines Traffic Down in December
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U.S. Unemployment Rate Decreases to 8.5% in December; 200,000 Jobs Added
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CEO Confidence Index Surges in Q4
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Mortgage Report Shows Halt in Delinquency Decline; Foreclosure Starts Down 30%
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Hedge Fund Index Down 0.41% in December
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U.S. Automakers Seen Continuing Global Market Share Gains Over Next Five Years