September 2021 Features

• SGMC Sees Growth Across Physician Network

  September 29, 2021

  Unequaled access to quality healthcare is one of South Georgia Medical Center's main priorities, of which the system is making vast headway. Since officially organizing in 2020 SGMC's Physician Network has more than doubled in its number of physicians and tripled in its number of specialties.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Great Pumpkin LumiNights Debuts Today at Wild Adventures

  September 24, 2021

  Hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns will transform Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. as Great Pumpkin LumiNights opens today. The all-new event is joined by the return of The Pumpkin Spice Festival and the introduction of a new Season Pass Program with three affordable options and new monthly payment plans.

• 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.

• VSU Breaks Ground on NPHC Plaza

  September 23, 2021

  Construction is underway on Valdosta State University’s NPHC Plaza, a visual tribute to Blazer Nation’s commitment to educate on diversity, enhance equity, and embrace inclusivity. Campus and community representatives gathered Saturday for a ceremonial groundbreaking.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• CBC Bank Names Ryan Warren Chief Executive Officer and President of Commercial Banking Company

  September 17, 2021

  Commercial Banking Company and their Board of Directors are proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Warren as the new President and Chief Executive Officer for CBC Bank, and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Georgia Power Highlights Conservation Efforts for Environmental Awareness Month this September

  September 13, 2021

  In honor of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its conservation efforts around the state with special focus areas each week. Every September, environmental organizations come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues such as conservation.

• Georgia Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class

  September 10, 2021

  The Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia’s technology incubator, announced today that 10 startups will graduate from the program’s top-tier Signature portfolio. The 2021 class marks four significant milestones for Georgia Tech’s ATDC. The 10 startups constitute the largest graduating class in ATDC’s 41-year history. They also bring the total number of graduating startups to more than 200 companies.

• Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid Second Quarter

  September 09, 2021

  The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through June 30th reported strong second quarter performance.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Understanding Georgia's Labor Shortage Crisis

  September 07, 2021

  It's no secret. Our nation is facing a labor shortage crisis unlike anything we have ever seen. COVID-19 has shifted the way we approach our jobs and how we prioritize our lives. Just this week, Commissioner Mark Butler shared that despite a 300% increase in those who gained employment in July over June of this year, businesses are still struggling to find workers.