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• CEO Confidence Declined Slightly in Q3 2024

  August 12, 2024

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 52 in Q3 2024, down from 54 in the previous quarter. While this was the lowest reading in 2024, the Measure remained above 50, indicating that CEOs remain moderately optimistic.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2024 Congressional Luncheon

  August 09, 2024

  On August 7th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Congressional Luncheon, the state’s premier event brought together Georgia’s federal elected officials and influential business leaders.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Dana Spinola, Founder and CEO of fab’rik

  August 09, 2024

  fab’rik and its CEO, Dana Spinola, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for weaving purpose into their business model and improving the lives of thousands of women every day – both in their stores and in the larger community.

• August 11th Reminds Georgia Residents to Contact 811 Before Digging to Protect Themselves and Their Communities

  August 09, 2024

  August 11th is almost here, and Georgia 811 hopes that the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.

• SGMC Health Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Care for Tenth Consecutive Year

  August 08, 2024

  SGMC Health has once again been recognized for its exceptional commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, receiving the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Gold Adult Get With The Guidelines award for the tenth consecutive year.

• Norfolk Southern Assembles Transportation Leadership to Accelerate Operational Excellence

  August 08, 2024

  Norfolk Southern Corporation has appointed three industry veterans with precision scheduled railroading experience to lead its Transportation team. The new leadership structure will bolster accelerated operational improvements throughout the company's network with PSR-experienced senior leaders.

• Georgia: A Premier Destination for Aerospace and Defense Opportunities

  August 06, 2024

  In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the U.S., with exports totaling $11.1 billion in 2023, the state is a key player on the global stage.

• CEO's Confident Amid Uncertainty: 73% Optimistic About Company Performance

  August 05, 2024

  The summer 2024 Fortune/Deloitte CEO survey found that, despite continued headwinds and additional uncertainty posed by the forthcoming U.S. elections, CEOs are confident in their ability to navigate their organizations through disruption.

• Carter Center Announces “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” at The Fox Theatre

  August 02, 2024

  The Carter Center is excited to announce “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a musical event celebrating the centennial birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

• GVUW Distributes Bruce Williams Legacy Grant to Nonprofits in South Georgia

  August 01, 2024

  This year, the Greater Valdosta United Way is investing $600,000 into the community thanks to Bruce Williams, a local banker and philanthropist who left an endowment to the organization. Through the creation of the Bruce Williams Legacy Grant, the GVUW is funding the projects of 18 partner nonprofits to assist in their effort to make capital improvements to their operations.

• Atlanta-Based fab’rik Honored with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award

  August 01, 2024

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced Atlanta-based fab’rik and its Founder and CEO, Dana Spinola, as the recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

• Georgia Sees 11th Most International Tourism in U.S.

  August 01, 2024

  International summer travel plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to travel bans, distancing guidelines, and event cancellations. Despite the slowdown, the U.S. remains a popular destination for international travelers, with some locations seeing more than others.

• Brunswick Sets Cargo Record While Savannah Suffers Slight Decline

  July 31, 2024

  The Port of Brunswick had a better year than the Port of Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.

• Wiregrass Tech Receives $1 Million from Lowe’s Foundation for Skilled Trades Workforce Development

  July 30, 2024

  The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $1 million to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as a part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants.

• State Health Coverage Commission Begins Work

  July 30, 2024

  A newly created state commission looking for ways to improve health-care access and quality for low-income uninsured Georgians held its kickoff meeting last Thursday.

• ACE Celebrates 24-Year Legacy of Funding Georgia Small Business Owners at It's 2024 Annual Awards Fundraiser

  July 30, 2024

  Recognizing small businesses and the communities they serve is not only a duty of ACE – it is truly an honor. ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. is pleased to announce its Fundraiser for the 2024 Annual Awards Event taking place on September 19th from 4 PM – 7 PM at the magnificent Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta.

• Georgia Milestones Test Scores Show Post-pandemic Improvement

  July 29, 2024

  Students showed continued improvement in the latest Georgia Milestones tests that cratered during the pandemic, the state Department of Education reported Friday.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards Still Open

  July 29, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.

• Employees Make Historic Sacrifices to Preserve Quality of Life: Data Confirms Georgians Make Tough Choices Due to Gaps in Family-Focused Benefits

  July 26, 2024

  Employees are increasingly prioritizing overall wellness and benefits that enable them to help their families thrive. A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals widening gaps between what companies are currently offering and what employees are looking for in an employer.

• Georgia's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P

  July 24, 2024

  At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its "AAA with a stable outlook" assessment for the state's credit worthiness.

• Mercer University School of Medicine and SGMC Health Celebrate Opening of Valdosta Clinical Campus and Simulation Lab

  July 23, 2024

  The energy was palpable at SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, on Thursday, July 18, when leaders from across the state of Georgia came together to celebrate a monumental event: the grand opening of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and SGMC Health’s clinical campus and simulation lab.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport

  July 23, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been recognized as the busiest airport in the world by Airports Council International World, according to the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset for 2023.

• Georgia Among States Leading in New Businesses

  July 22, 2024

  A new study has named the top ten states submitting the most business applications, and Georgia comes in at #4.

• Public Service Commission to Take Up Plan to Add New Fossil Fuels to Energy Mix

  July 22, 2024

  Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state.

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