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• Board of Regents Announces Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor

  February 16, 2022

  The Board of Regents voted to name former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue the sole finalist for the position of chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG).

• Georgia Announces Record Year for International Trade

  February 16, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade. In 2021, Georgia’s total trade reached $166.11 billion across 223 countries and territories.

• Governor, First Lady Announce Recipients of Arts & Humanities Awards

  February 14, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp announced the recipients of the 10th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia through their work in these fields.

• Great American Cobbler Company Celebrates One Year Since First Store Launch – Now in Over 3,600 Stores Nationwide

  February 11, 2022

  In the summer of 2020, blueberry farmer Russ Goodman and food industry veteran Chris Huff met at a South Georgia truck dealership. Their conversation led to a shared vision: to start a company that would transform Georgia’s plentiful fruit produce into a line of top-quality frozen desserts.

• Georgia Chamber Welcomes Business Prospects for Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 11, 2022

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 33rd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.

• VSU Helps Adel Plan Vibrant Downtown, Thriving Economy

  February 10, 2022

  Valdosta State University recently partnered with the City of Adel to develop a plan that will restore the city’s downtown area to its historic prominence as a center of community activity and pride.

• Construction Education Foundation of Georgia Rebrands As “Construction Ready”

  February 10, 2022

  This week the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) announced it is expanding its work beyond Georgia, enhancing its services, and changing its name to “Construction Ready.”

• Georgia Saw 56.6% Increase in New Business Applications, 2nd Largest in U.S.

  February 09, 2022

  A recent Federal Reserve Bank study noted that the pandemic caused an additional 200,000 businesses to close their doors last year, with small businesses comprising the bulk of the difference. However, it hasn’t been all bad news for the nation’s small businesses. A real-time survey of business applications conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau offers encouraging results.

• Georgia-Based Nonprofits Announce Transformative Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning

  February 08, 2022

  The Communities In Schools of Georgia state office and independent affiliate Communities In Schools of Atlanta work to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization has what they need to succeed in school and beyond.

• Governor Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program

  February 07, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.

• Turner Center Hosts Third SCORE Concert of the 2021-2022 Series

  February 03, 2022

  The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is honored to present Classical Violinist Nathan Meltzer, on Tuesday, February 8, from 7-9pm. The concert takes place in the Turner Center Art Galleries, 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta.

• Chick-fil-A Holds Onto Top Fast Food Spot in MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study

  February 03, 2022

  The fast food industry maintained its sixth place ranking in the second year of the pandemic according to MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study, which analyzes brands based on emotional connections during the pandemic.

• Georgia Chamber and Fiserv Award Recipients of Small Diverse Business Program

  February 03, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber has announced the recipients for this year's Small Diverse Business program memberships. Eight diverse businesses will have the opportunity to take full advantage of a one-year membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

• Governor Announces Almost $408 Million in Awards to Provide Broadband Access

  February 02, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp, joined by members of the Broadband Infrastructure Committee and state leaders, announced almost $408 million in preliminary awards which will provide communities, households, and businesses in 70 Georgia counties access to faster and more reliable broadband.

• U.S. Small Businesses Continue to See Strong Job Gains and Worker Pay Increases in January

  February 02, 2022

  National small business job growth continued to increase in January as did earnings for workers, according to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Spring Academy Dates Set at Wiregrass

  February 01, 2022

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces the Spring Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Academy starting in February, free for current Wiregrass students and alumni. The UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University is partnering with Guardian Bank and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to deliver six courses with 12 hours of total class time.

• Georgia’s In Good Company Report Reveals 1,700+ Businesses Operating Generously

  February 01, 2022

  Here at the start of 2022, there’s great news to share -- people trust business more than any other institution in their lives. With this increased trust comes hopeful expectations. This annual In Good Company Report highlights the more than 1,700 goBeyondProfit member companies on this business generosity journey.

• Georgia Power Files Plan Preparing for Future Energy Landscape

  February 01, 2022

  On Monday, Georgia Power filed its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how the company will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

• Georgia Lottery Raises $376.5M for HOPE, Pre-K in Second Quarter of FY22

  January 31, 2022

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it generated $376,513,000 in profits for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $24.6 billion.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Inaugural Members of Hub Chamber Council

  January 28, 2022

  Acknowledging Georgia’s larger cities and counties outside of the Metro Atlanta region have their own unique issues and concerns that demand a more coordinated and specific program of work, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce along with its chamber partners are proud to announce the creation of the Hub Chamber Council.

• Great Promise Partnerships Program Kicks off New Year

  January 27, 2022

  On Monday, January 10th, the Great Promise Partnerships Program held an employee onboarding orientation for incoming Valdosta High School seniors Aiyana Matchett, Samara Willis, Jessiah Ogundu, Aaliyah Daniels, and Tyren Martin.

• Delta is Driving Change for the Earth and the People on It

  January 27, 2022

  Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and people-first future for air travel. Starting this month, the airline will refresh its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable service ware and premium canned wine.

• Georgia Ports Authority Tops 5.5M TEUs, 650K Units in 2021

  January 26, 2022

  The Port of Savannah moved a record 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2021, growing volumes by a million TEUs, or 20 percent, compared to 2020. In Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal handled 649,550 units of cars, trucks and machinery, an increase of 10.6 percent.

• CEOs Eye 2022 With Optimism and a Dash of Uncertainty

  January 25, 2022

  175 CEOs across 15 industries shared their perspectives, expectations, thoughts, and priorities for the next 12 months.

• South Georgia Film Festival Returns For 6th Year

  January 24, 2022

  Back again, the sixth Annual South Georgia Film Festival returns in-person, online, and outside! Featuring some amazing guests and attending filmmakers, the area’s top event for the film industry is back March 4th-7th to celebrate the art and industry in South Georgia.

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